Comparison

Proto Studio vs Elgato Capture

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Proto Studio

Stream yourself in high-quality 4K or HD to multiple devices simultaneously. Experience near real-time volumetric interaction with your audience.

Highlights
  • Stream to multiple Proto devices
  • 4K or HD quality
  • Near real-time interaction
  • Volumetric capture
Features
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Proto Studio allows you to stream yourself into one or multiple Proto devices in dazzling 4K quality in near real-time. -Stream to one or multiple Proto devices -Stunning 4K or HD quality -Near real-time, volumetric interaction with your audience

About

Elgato Capture

Record and stream high-quality video from your Elgato capture device directly to your iPad. Control video and audio settings, capture footage, and monitor your feed on the go. Perfect for content creators and gamers who need a portable setup.

Highlights
  • Connect Elgato capture cards and cameras to iPad
  • Customizable video resolution and frame rate
  • Flexible audio input and output control
  • Record footage and take screenshots
  • Store recordings on iPad or external storage
  • Use iPad as a full-screen monitor
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Your Elgato capture card or camera now works with iPad!  Meeting up? Throw your iPad and capture card into your bag. Traveling? Leave your laptop at home. Now you have an ultra-compact yet powerful capture setup that can go anywhere whether you're an aspiring streamer, a content creator, or just want to relive your gaming moments. Connect one of these Elgato devices to your setup and unlock a world of possibilities: - HD60 X: Experience crisp, high-quality game capture with ease. - HD60 S+: Elevate your streaming game with seamless, low-latency recording. - Cam Link 4K: Unleash the potential of 4K video recording. - Facecam and Facecam Pro: Perfect for vlogging – try recording with the integrated iPad microphone or connect an Elgato Wave:3. With Capture, you have complete control over your recording experience: - Custom Video Settings: Choose your preferred video input format, including resolution and frame rate, to ensure your content looks exactly the way you want it. - Audio Management: Choose your preferred audio input from your capture device, or the iPad’s integrated front microphone. Toggle passing the audio to the speakers on and off as needed. An integrated audio meter ensures your audio setup is always on point. - Capture and Store: Record your gaming sessions, take screenshots, and effortlessly store them in your preferred location – Photo Library, Internal Storage, or even External Storage like a USB SSD or SD card. - iPad Monitoring: Utilize your iPad as a dedicated full-screen monitor, so you can game on-the-go. Elevate your content and share your gaming journey with the world like never before. Download Capture today and start capturing your epic moments with your Elgato devices! Compatibility: Works on iPads with native USB-C connector, i.e. iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad (10th generation and later), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation and later). Does not work on iPads with Lightning connector.

Screenshots

Proto Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Elgato Capture at 312 against Proto Studio's 13. Proto Studio's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proto Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Capture has 312 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proto Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, Elgato Capture every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Proto Studio versus Elgato Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProto StudioElgato Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (312 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProto, Inc. (Mobile)Corsair Memory, Inc.

Customer experience

Proto Studio

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Elgato Capture

All ratings169 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative63.0%

Bugs and requests

Proto Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Elgato Capture

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • App freezes and is unresponsive during calls
  • No sound from console unless call is ended
  • App stopped working with Neo
  • No signal with new iPad 11th gen
  • App crashes with OSStatus error -12743
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  • Recording at 720p takes longer to crash than 1080p
  • Error 12743 when recording
  • Cannot get app to work with iPad
  • App is unstable
  • Cannot record higher resolution than 1080p
  • Software does not detect HD60 S+
  • Does not work with iPad 10th generation
  • Never got a signal with USB-C adapters
  • Does not work on anything
  • Unreliable and loses work
  • Crashing with OSStatus error
  • Saving to Photos, iCloud Drive, or On My iPad crashes
  • Does not work with Xbox Series S (no HDMI IN)
  • Error when recording more than two seconds
  • No audio on recordings
  • Pass-through audio not working
  • Audio input setting not respected
  • 4K60 S+ not compatible
  • App crashes when microphone is in use on other apps
  • Does not recognize any devices
  • HD60 S is not compatible
  • Not stable as an output audio device
  • Ableton Live 11 Suite crashes when recording
  • Dark mode is broken on iPad Mini 6
  • Frame rate under 20fps with Camlink 4k
  • No audio passthrough
  • Setting to 4K shows blank screen with lower resolution input
  • Input needs to be connected and disconnected multiple times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Scale to fit image option
  • Record microphone and Elgato simultaneously
  • Add Chat Link Pro settings to app
  • Record HDR on iPad
  • Reset recording destination automatically
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  • Audio passthrough to speakers/headphones

In-app purchases

None

Proto Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Elgato Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proto Studio free?
Proto Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elgato Capture free?
Elgato Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proto Studio or Elgato Capture?
Proto Studio is rated higher. Proto Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Elgato Capture averages 4.5 from 312 ratings.
Do Proto Studio or Elgato Capture have ads?
Neither Proto Studio nor Elgato Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proto Studio or Elgato Capture?
Proto Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elgato Capture every 3 months. Most recently, Proto Studio was updated on October 14, 2026 and Elgato Capture on October 24, 2026.

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