# ProCamera. Professional Camera vs Protake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProCamera. Professional Camera at 74% against Protake's 41%. ProCamera. Professional Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProCamera. Professional Camera sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProCamera. Professional Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProCamera. Professional Camera has 11K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ProCamera. Professional Camera's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's.

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, Protake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProCamera. Professional Camera | Protake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocologics](https://appshunter.io/developer/490969165) | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) |

## What reviewers say

### ProCamera. Professional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procamera-professional-camera/id694647259)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #199 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

**Highlights:** Independent focus & exposure control, Full manual mode, RAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support, Manual white balance, Pro-level EXIF/metadata viewer, Advanced video recording options, Powerful photo editing suite

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProCamera Up Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ProCamera Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| ProCamera Up Yearly Access | $11.99 | per year |
| ProCamera Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Street | Free | one-time |
| vivid HDR in Pro Camera | $3.99 | one-time |
| Night Camera & Long Exposure | $3.99 | one-time |
| San Fran | $9.99 | one-time |
| Private Lightbox | $19.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Up One-Time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |
| ProCamera Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera controls
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Great photo quality
- 📷 Versatile shooting modes
- 🔨 Powerful editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model for new features
- 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 💰 Expensive for a camera app

**Reported bugs**

- Viewfinder issues on iPhone X/XS
- Unreliable RAW capture
- Corrupted photo/video files
- Zoom function not working in manual mode

**Requested features**

- Longer exposure settings
- Timelapse mode
- Ability to disable shutter sound
- Improved video controls (audio, zoom, etc.)
- Better integration with external accessories (gimbals, etc.)


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProCamera. Professional Camera free?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Protake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Protake?

ProCamera. Professional Camera is rated higher. ProCamera. Professional Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Protake averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do ProCamera. Professional Camera or Protake have ads?

Neither ProCamera. Professional Camera nor Protake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProCamera. Professional Camera or Protake?

ProCamera. Professional Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and Protake every 2 months. Most recently, ProCamera. Professional Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Protake on October 14, 2026.

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