# Protake vs CaptiVision Client

The clearest difference is rating: CaptiVision Client at 5.0 against Protake's 4.5. CaptiVision Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Protake's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. CaptiVision Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

CaptiVision Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protake has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | CaptiVision Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivision-client/id6811103115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) | [Synergie Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600645608) |

## 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


### CaptiVision Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captivision-client/id6811103115)

This app transforms your iPhone into a camera and microphone for a companion app, providing live captions and speaker identification for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It's designed for easy setup in various environments and prioritizes user privacy by not storing any data.

**Highlights:** Transforms iPhone into camera/microphone, Live captions with speaker names, Supports iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro as cameras, Easy setup without accounts or network changes, Keeps faces well-lit, Direct connection for weak Wi-Fi, Interpreter camera mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protake free?

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

### Is CaptiVision Client free?

CaptiVision Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Protake or CaptiVision Client?

CaptiVision Client is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CaptiVision Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Protake or CaptiVision Client have ads?

Neither Protake nor CaptiVision Client shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*