Comparison

CubicTrigger vs PairShot

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

Head to head
About

CubicTrigger

Features
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Full solution of Cubic Trigger includes BLE remote receiver and free smartphone apps. Cubic Trigger BLE remote receiver works as an independent digital remote control. Just connect it to the camera and press the button on Cubic Trigger to take photos immediately. For advanced photographing, Cubic Trigger can be an enhanced wireless remote control with the free app. Connect Cubic Trigger to your phone to find more advanced scene-settings. 7 scene modes are available: Basic, Time lapse, Bracketing, Dodge-and-burn, Schedule, Star trail and Sound trigger. The app also comes with Geotagging feature that tags geo information into your photos. (Note: Geotagging function only works with Nikon cameras). 
Take professional photos effortlessly using built-in 7 scene modes. Cubic Trigger provides you with unlimited possibilities to take your next perfect shot. It is the best side-kick for your camera, whether you are a beginner or a pro! *Wireless camera shutter remote control by BT4.0 *Various shooting scenarios *Geotagging (Support Nikon Camera only) *Support various Cameras with different cables *Independent shutter button on the device *Detachable hot shoe mount *Long batter life *The eyelet to loop the strap

About

PairShot

Capture both portrait and landscape video simultaneously with this dual camera app. Choose from dual, split, or single camera modes, with flexible controls for focus, zoom, and resolution. Export in various formats for seamless editing and sharing.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous portrait and landscape recording
  • Picture-in-picture or split-screen modes
  • Adjustable PiP window and split ratio
  • Independent zoom control per camera
  • Focus and exposure lock
  • 1080p/4K resolution at 24/30/60fps
  • MOV and MP4 export formats
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Record two cameras simultaneously and save both files straight to Photos — no editing, no trimming, one tap. Portrait (9:16) for Reels and TikTok. Landscape (16:9) for YouTube. Both ready the moment you stop recording. THREE WAYS TO SHOOT DUAL MODE Your back camera fills the full screen. A picture-in-picture window floats on top showing the second lens. It is dual video recorder. • Drag the PiP window anywhere on screen • Pull the corner handle to resize it on the fly • Pinch the PiP to zoom that camera independently • Pinch the main view to zoom the wide camera SPLIT MODE Two cameras. One frame. Stacked vertically. Split screen video recorder • Drag the centre divider to set your split ratio • Snap to thirds, half, or two-thirds with haptic feedback • Swap which camera sits on top with one tap • Pinch either half to zoom independently SINGLE MODE One camera — two output files saved automatically. • Full portrait (9:16) recording • Automatic landscape (16:9) centre crop • Both saved to Photos without any extra steps CAMERA CONTROLS • Tap anywhere to focus and lock exposure Yellow square confirms the focus point; resets automatically • Zoom presets — 1×, 2×, 3× — above the record button • Pinch-to-zoom on any camera view • Fine-tune zoom with per-camera sliders in the info panel • Torch toggle for low-light and indoor shooting • Video stabilization on every recording connection QUALITY & FORMAT • 1080p or 4K resolution • 24, 30, or 60 frames per second • MOV for Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve • MP4 for direct sharing • H.264 and HEVC — device-native encoding, no re-encoding • Storage estimate shown before you record Subscription Information - PairShot offers optional premium features via auto-renewable subscriptions. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.openbeta.works/pairshot/privacy.html

Screenshots

CubicTrigger4 screens
PairShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubicTrigger at none against PairShot's 3. CubicTrigger also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PairShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CubicTrigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubicTrigger ships an update every 2 weeks, PairShot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CubicTrigger versus PairShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubicTriggerPairShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShih-wen YehOpenbeta Limited

In-app purchases

None

CubicTrigger

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PairShot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is CubicTrigger free?
CubicTrigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PairShot free?
PairShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CubicTrigger or PairShot have ads?
PairShot shows ads; CubicTrigger does not.
Which is updated more often, CubicTrigger or PairShot?
CubicTrigger ships an update every 2 weeks, and PairShot fortnightly. Most recently, CubicTrigger was updated on October 17, 2026 and PairShot on October 11, 2026.

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