# Proto Studio vs Elgato Capture

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proto Studio | Elgato Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proto-studio/id1596693532/reviews)** | [4.5 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-capture/id6456798479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **312** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 135 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proto, Inc. (Mobile)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596693534) | [Corsair Memory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650718405) |

## What reviewers say

### Proto Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proto-studio/id1596693532)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elgato Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-capture/id6456798479)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Turns iPad into PS5 monitor
- 👍 Captures footage to photos
- 👍 Functions as intended for capture
- 👍 Records to external SSD
- 👍 Great footage quality (M1 iPad Air)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes during calls (Discord)
- 🐛 No sound from Switch unless call ends
- 🐛 App stopped working (Neo)
- 🐛 No signal on new iPad 11th gen
- 🐛 Not working with iPad

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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