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Best Pro Take Apps

44+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our pro take list covers 44+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Pro Take Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Protake - Mobile Cinema CameraProtake - Mobile Cinema CameraFree4.5★ (1.3K)NoYesAug 2026
2Blackmagic CameraBlackmagic CameraFree4.8★ (22K)NoNoAug 2026
3ProMovie RecorderProMovie RecorderFree4.7★ (21K)NoYesAug 2026
4FocosFocosFree4.7★ (51K)NoYesAug 2026
5CameraCameraFree3.4★ (13K)NoNoAug 2026
6Cinema P3 Pro CameraCinema P3 Pro CameraFree was $11.954.7★ (374)NoYesAug 2026
7Portrait Video - Blurry EffectPortrait Video - Blurry EffectFree4.5★ (298)NoYesAug 2026
8ProCam - Manual Video RecorderProCam - Manual Video RecorderFree4.4★ (176)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Pro Take

Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera#1

Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera by Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited

Portrait Mode for Video
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😊(1.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great image stabilization
  • 👍 Excellent UI and easy to use
  • 🎨 Impressive color grading and LOG profiles
  • 📹 Supports 1.33 anamorphic lenses

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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)
Blackmagic Camera#2

Blackmagic Camera by Blackmagic Design Inc

Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(22K ratings)
Free
#28in Photo & Video
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful camera controls
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
  • 🎥 Cinematic video quality
  • 💰 Free app with professional features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
  • 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
ProMovie Recorder#3

ProMovie Recorder by Panda Apps Limited

Professional 4K Video Camera
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(21K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Unlock advanced video recording capabilities on your mobile device. Take full control of exposure, focus, frame rate, and audio settings to create professional-quality clips. Supports high resolutions and frame rates, external microphones, and various camera accessories.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent video quality and control
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡 Powerful manual camera controls
  • 🔒 No subscription required

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Missing some advanced features (e.g. HDR, location metadata)
  • 🔋 Can drain battery quickly

More Pro Take apps to explore

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Focos
Focos
Focos
DSLR, Bokeh & Large Aperture
Free

Transform your iPhone and iPad photos with DSLR-like bokeh and depth-of-field effects. This app uses computational photography to let you refocus, adjust aperture, and add multiple lights in 3D space, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

AI-powered depth calculationAdjustable aperture and bokeh effectsRefocus photos after capture
📷 Photo & Video
(51K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Camera
Camera
Camera
by Apple
Free

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

Photographic StylesPortrait mode with lighting effectsNight Mode for low-light shots
📷 Photo & Video
(13K)
free
6
Cinema P3 Pro Camera
Cinema P3 Pro Camera
Cinema P3 Pro Camera
Professional Cinematic Video
Free
$11.95 | 100% OFF

This app provides professional-grade video recording tools, offering extensive manual controls for exposure, focus, and color. It supports various advanced video formats and includes real-time image analysis scopes to help users capture high-quality footage.

Manual and automatic camera controls10-bit video capture (Apple Log, HLG, Dolby Vision)Multiple video recording formats (ProRes, HEVC)
📷 Photo & Video
(374)
free with in-app purchases
7
Portrait Video - Blurry Effect
Portrait Video - Blurry Effect
Portrait Video - Blurry Effect
Blur Background, Portrait Blur
Free

Easily apply and adjust a depth effect to your selfie videos, creating stunning portrait-style visuals. Preview your edits in real-time before exporting and sharing your creations with a single tap. This app works entirely offline, ensuring your privacy.

Apply depth effect to videosReal-time preview sliderOne-tap export and share
📷 Photo & Video
(298)
free with in-app purchases
8
ProCam - Manual Video Recorder
ProCam - Manual Video Recorder
ProCam - Manual Video Recorder
Professional 4k HDR SLR Camera
Free

This app provides professional-grade video recording tools, allowing users to capture high-resolution footage with advanced control over settings like focus, ISO, and white balance. It offers extensive customization for video and audio codecs, resolution, and frame rates for cinematic quality.

Capture 4K resolution videoP3-D65 wide color spaceControl focus, ISO, shutter, white balance
📷 Photo & Video
(176)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera
Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera
Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera
RAW, Manual&HD Video App, DSLR
Free

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter)RAW and ProRAW photo capture4K video recording up to 240fps
📷 Photo & Video
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Varlens - DSLR in Phone
Varlens - DSLR in Phone
Varlens - DSLR in Phone
All in One Ultimate Pro Camera
Free

Transform your phone into a professional DSLR camera with advanced controls and creative tools. Capture stunning photos and cinematic videos with a wide array of modes, filters, and editing capabilities.

DSLR-level photography modes4K Live Photo with real-time filtersAI de-sharpening and portrait algorithm
📷 Photo & Video
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
ProCamera. Professional Camera
ProCamera. Professional Camera
ProCamera. Professional Camera
Pro HDR, RAW+ Manual Video Cam
Free
$29.99 | 100% OFF

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.

Independent focus & exposure controlFull manual modeRAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support
📷 Photo & Video
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera
Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera
Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera
Blur Background & Photo Editor
Free

This AI-powered app creates DSLR-style portraits by simulating realistic background blur and offering advanced 3D relighting capabilities. It allows for precise control over depth, lighting, and scene atmosphere, transforming any photo into a cinematic masterpiece.

DSLR-style portrait creationRealistic background blur simulationAdvanced 3D relighting
📷 Photo & Video
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera
Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera
Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera
Capture RAW Digital Photos
Free

This professional camera app brings the iconic Leica Look, color, and style to your iPhone. It offers flexible photography options, from automatic snapshots to full manual control, and features stunning simulations of legendary Leica lenses for unique visual character.

Leica Look color scienceLegendary Leica lens simulationsAuthentic bokeh effects
📷 Photo & Video
(7.2K)
subscription
14
Filmic Pro－Video Camera
Filmic Pro－Video Camera
Filmic Pro－Video Camera
Cinema Quality Video Capture
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional cinema camera, offering advanced controls for video capture. It provides filmmakers, content creators, and educators with intuitive tools to achieve high-quality video results.

Manual control over all capture parametersAdvanced audio controlsProRes capture options
📷 Photo & Video
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera
Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera
Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera
Photo filters & Video effects
Free

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

Authentic vintage photo and video captureEmulates 80s film camerasSupports various retro film formats
📷 Photo & Video
(112K)
freemium
16
ReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus Cam
ReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus Cam
ReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus Cam
Face&Body Editor,Enhance,Bokeh
Free

Transform your phone into a professional DSLR camera with advanced AI and computational photography. Achieve stunning bokeh effects, cinematic shots, and edit images with professional tools. Enjoy local processing for privacy.

DSLR-grade aperture adjustmentRealistic bokeh and background blurClassic SLR lens simulations
📷 Photo & Video
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
Manual Camera Pro + RAW Photo
Film Filters Presets: MUSE Cam
Free

This app offers advanced manual camera controls for capturing high-quality RAW photos. It features a powerful image editor with film-inspired presets, tone curves, and color adjustment tools for precise photo editing. Users can also create and save custom presets for a personalized workflow.

Manual camera controlsRAW photo captureFilm-inspired presets
📷 Photo & Video
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Halide Mark III - Pro Camera
Halide Mark III - Pro Camera
Halide Mark III - Pro Camera
Zero AI, Natural Photos, RAW
Free
$19.99 | 100% OFF

This professional camera app offers advanced manual controls and powerful tools for deliberate photography. Capture stunning RAW images, utilize Neural Macro for close-ups on any iPhone, and access features like focus peaking and histograms. Learn photography with included lessons and customize your shooting experience.

Manual exposure and focus controlsNeural Macro for close-up shots14-bit RAW and ProRAW capture
📷 Photo & Video
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Timestamp Camera Basic
Timestamp Camera Basic
Timestamp Camera Basic
Best add date, GPS to video
Free

Enhance your photos and videos with real-time date and GPS watermarks. Customize text, fonts, positions, and even add maps or altitude information. Capture moments with precise timestamps, including millisecond accuracy for videos.

Real-time timestamp watermarkAdd GPS location and addressCustomizable text, font, and color
📷 Photo & Video
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
20
REC - Pro Video Camera
REC - Pro Video Camera
REC - Pro Video Camera
Cinematic Film Recording
Free

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

Advanced camera settingsManual focus and exposure controlTimecode synchronization
📷 Photo & Video
(70)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Pro Take

What are the best pro take apps for iPhone?
Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera tops our pro take apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pro take apps we rank are free to download, including Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Camera.
Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 44+ pro take apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Protake's Wi-Fi Video Transmission allows you to transmit video from one mobile device to up to four other devices acting as monitors. You can also monitor up to four cameras on a single screen and wirelessly control recording across all connected devices.
Protake offers AUTO mode for vloggers, PRO mode for professional filmmakers with detailed controls, DUAL mode for simultaneous two-camera recording, and PORTRAIT mode for videos with a blurred background using LiDAR.