Protake vs Pocket Log Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protake
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.
- 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
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Protake brings the filmmaking experience of professional cinema cameras to your mobile devices. No matter you're a daily vlogger, a commercial director, or a well-established filmmaker, you will benefit from Protake's features, including: # [NEW] WI-FI VIDEO TRANSMISSION · In the landscape orientation of AUTO and PRO modes, you can start the brand new Wi-Fi Video Transmission system. · You can transmit the video from 1 "camera" to 4 "monitors" (yes, we're talking about iPhones and iPads). · You can watch up to 4 "cameras" on 1 "monitor". · You can wirelessly start and stop the recording of all "cameras". · You can even monitor HDR and SDR video streams on the same screen. · It's a ground-breaking end-to-end mobile recording and monitoring experience. · It's brought to you by Protake. # MODES · AUTO mode: a mode optimized for vloggers and YouTubers, you can use it single-handedly. · PRO mode: a mode designed for professional filmmakers. All the camera information and control settings are well aligned on the screen. · DUAL mode: recording video with two cameras working at the same time. Recorded in one file as Picture in Picture or two files. · PORTRAIT mode: with iPhone Pro and iPad Pro's LiDAR sensor and the devices' powerful processors, you can record "portrait mode video" with real-time blurred background. # COLOR · LOG: it's not only a genuine LOG gamma curve -- we strictly matched your mobile device's color to the industrial standard - ALEXA Log C. · Cinematic Looks: we provided a dozen of cinematic looks for filmmakers -- the styles are categorized into Neutral Styles, Film Emulation (classic Kodak and Fuji cinema film), Movie Inspired (blockbusters and indie masterpieces), and ALEXA Looks. # ASSISTANTS · Monitoring tools: Waveform, Parade, Histogram, RGB Histogram, Audio Meter. · Composition assistants: Aspect Ratios, Safe Area, Thirds, Crosshairs, and 3-axis Horizon Indicators. · Exposure assistants: Zebra Strips,False Color, Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure. · Focus assistants: Focus Peaking and Auto Focus. · Recording: Record Beeper, Record Flash, Volume Key Record. · Zooming and Focusing: A-B Point. # DATA · Frame Rate Normalization: Mobile devices don't have perfect frame rate control, therefore, it's easy to get non-standard variable frame rate. Protake solves this problem fundamentally and makes strictly constant FPS of 24, 25, 30, 60, 120, etc. · File-naming: All the video files saved by Protake use the standard naming system: Camera Unit + Reel Number + Clip Count + Date + Suffix. It's something like "A001C00203_200412_IR8J.MOV"... Sounds familiar? · Metadata: Everything including device model, ISO, shutter angel, white balance, lens, connected accessories, location, are all well recorded in the file's metadata. · Time code: We provided both options for you -- Free Run and Record Run. It's compatible with your cinema cameras. # Protake+ · With a Protake+ membership, you can use all the features, including: Pro mode, LOG gamma curve, Protake Cinematic Looks, all the assistant tools, data management, 3rd-party accessories. · Protake+ provides 1-year membership for you to purchase; · Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; · Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; · Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period; · The renewal price for 1-year membership is USD 19.99. · You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase; · All personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of Protake’s privacy policy. More details can be found here: https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220621172324148/20220621172324148.html https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/privacy/20220704104156634/20220704104156634.html
Pocket Log Camera
This camera app captures natural-looking photos by bypassing standard processing like sharpening and HDR. It offers the option to save the original "negative" file for advanced post-production editing. Your photos remain private and on your device.
- Natural rendering without sharpening or HDR
- Save original "negative" files for post-production
- Fixed 24mm-equivalent wide camera
- Tap-to-focus with manual exposure control
- ProRes RAW capture on iPhone 17 Pro
- Privacy-focused with no analytics or ads
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Pocket Log Camera is a small iPhone camera that takes the processed look out of your photos — built from Apple's Log video pipeline. How it works Most camera apps save a photo with sharpening, HDR, and noise reduction baked in. Pocket Log does something different: it takes the current frame from Apple's Log video pipeline and develops it with PocketLog Natural — a rendering that adds no sharpening, no HDR, and no noise reduction, with skin-friendly color. The finished photo saves straight to Photos as 10-bit HEIC (or JPEG in compatibility mode). For users who grade in post-production, Pocket Log Pro can also save the negative — the original from the same moment (ProRes RAW open gate on iPhone 17 Pro, 4K Apple Log MOV on other models). Point. Shoot. Keep the natural photo, or re-develop the negative. The camera • Fixed 24mm-equivalent back wide camera — always the same lens • 3:2 still frame (portrait and landscape); ProRes RAW captures keep the full 1.40:1 open-gate frame • Tap-to-focus with manual exposure bias slider (−2 to +2 stops) • Flash control · Adjustable shutter sound • Optional burned-in date stamp on the photo (never on the negative) • Capture confirmation via haptic + brief blackout flash Your archive • Finished photos save to Photos (10-bit HEIC, optional JPEG) • Recent captures can be reviewed in the app • Pro negatives (ProRes RAW or Log MOV) save locally in the app's Documents/Originals folder • The Originals browser lets you review, share, and clean up negatives — or move them to your Mac for grading ProRes RAW capture (iPhone 17 Pro) On iPhone 17 Pro, Pocket Log Pro can capture a single-frame ProRes RAW original — the full 4224×3024 open-gate sensor readout, saved on your iPhone with no external SSD. It opens directly in DaVinci Resolve's Camera Raw panel for full RAW development. On other supported models the app automatically uses the 4K Apple Log pipeline instead. Privacy first No analytics. No ads. No network calls during camera use. Your photos stay on your device. Requirements Pocket Log Camera uses Apple's Log video pipeline. It is designed for iPhone Pro models that support Apple Log — iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max or later on iOS 17 or later. ProRes RAW capture requires iPhone 17 Pro. Pocket Log Pro — $2.99 one-time purchase in the U.S. • Unlocks "Save the Negative (Original)": ProRes RAW open gate on iPhone 17 Pro, 4K Log MOV on other devices • Photo capture remains free • Purchase and restore are handled by Apple
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Log Camera at 5.0 against Protake's 4.5. Pocket Log Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Protake's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Pocket Log Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Log Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protake has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Protake ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Log Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protake | Pocket Log Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited | Kumo, Inc. |
Customer experience
Protake
Pocket Log Camera
Bugs and requests
Protake
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not saving properly
- Subscription not working as expected
- Stabilization issues in 4K Pro mode
- Unexpected errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Pocket Log Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Protake
- Protake+ (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes$4.99
- Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes$9.99
- Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes$19.99
Pocket Log Camera
- Pocket Log Pro$2.99
Questions
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