# Protake vs FilesPlay

The clearest difference is ads: Protake at none against FilesPlay's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and FilesPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | FilesPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) | [Hammad Qasim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884177824) |

## What reviewers say

### Protake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506)

This app offers professional cinema camera features for mobile devices, enabling advanced video recording and monitoring. It includes features like Wi-Fi video transmission, multiple recording modes, and sophisticated color grading tools.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Video Transmission, Multiple Recording Modes (AUTO, PRO, DUAL, PORTRAIT), LOG Gamma Curve & Cinematic Looks, Advanced Monitoring Tools, Composition & Exposure Assistants, Frame Rate Normalization, Standard File Naming & Metadata

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protake+ (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great image stabilization
- 👍 Excellent UI and easy to use
- 🎨 Impressive color grading and LOG profiles
- 📹 Supports 1.33 anamorphic lenses
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls (focus, zoom, exposure, ISO)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, audio issues, frame rate drops)
- 🔒 Subscription-based model, no one-time purchase option
- 🔍 Lack of advanced manual controls (no auto ISO, bitrate control)
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to use pro features
- 🤖 Limited support for accessories (gimbals, external mics)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Subscription not working as expected
- Stabilization issues in 4K Pro mode
- Unexpected errors and crashes

**Requested features**

- Add 4K 60fps video recording
- Implement remote camera monitoring and control
- Allow manual microphone selection
- Provide more flexible stabilization options
- Add support for more gimbal and accessory integrations


### FilesPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filesplay/id6760428320)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protake free?

Protake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FilesPlay free?

FilesPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Protake or FilesPlay have ads?

FilesPlay shows ads; Protake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protake or FilesPlay?

Protake ships an update every 2 months, and FilesPlay every 2 months. Most recently, Protake was updated on October 14, 2026 and FilesPlay on October 15, 2026.

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