Comparison

Carousel Camera vs DoubleTake

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

Head to head
About

Carousel Camera

This app offers a unique circular video recording format that adapts to any screen orientation. Capture footage in high resolution and easily switch between full frame views with a simple double tap.

Highlights
  • Circular video recording
  • Adapts to any screen orientation
  • High-resolution capture (4K compatible)
  • Double-tap for full frame view
  • Ratioless video format
Features
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Designed by wearedot.agency, Carousel Camera is a beautifully designed, innovative camera solution that gets rid of an old problem: aspect ratio. By using a circular video (ratioless), it can be adapted to any screen! Using a 4K-compatible phone is yields a better than HD image*, that is vertical, horizontal, any angle you want... Double tap to see a complete view of the frame, both horizontal and vertical! *Final image is "1215p" (2160x1215) in 4K phones. 607.5p in 1080p phones.

About

DoubleTake

Record video from two iPhone cameras simultaneously, offering unique shooting modes like split-screen and picture-in-picture. Control focus and exposure for both cameras during capture.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual-camera recording
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Split-screen recording
  • Adjustable focus and exposure
  • Camera visualization tool
  • Selectable frame rates
Features
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DoubleTake transforms your iPhone into a multi-cam studio allowing you to capture video from two cameras at the same time on recent devices* *NOTE: Per iOS 15 capabilities, multi-cam video is restricted to the following devices only: iPhone 13 series devices, iPhone 12 series devices, iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, Xs Max, Xs, Xr, SE 2. iPad Pro 2018 and newer. While this app will install and function on all devices supported by iOS 15, all devices outside of this list will be restricted to recording video from on a single camera. Use DoubleTake to record video in new ways: - Camera Visualization: Better than a director’s viewfinder! Use DoubleTake’s camera picker view to visualize all available cameras for your device. Use this view to help decide how to frame your shot and which cameras you will select. - Shot/Reverse shot: To capture all the organic and intimate interaction between two actors or interviewer and interviewee. Traditionally, filmmakers would need to employ two cameras and place these in cumbersome ‘over the shoulder’ locations. With DoubleTake you can place one device in between your actors and place the audience right in the middle of the conversation. - Multi-cam: Capture two different focal lengths of the same subject at the same time. Use DoubleTake with the Ultra Wide lens (iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro and 11 only) and the Tele to capture both an establishing shot and a punch-in on your subject simultaneously. Or use any other combination of front and rear lenses for unrivaled multi-cam capture. - PiP or Discreet: The DoubleTake interface allows you to see both cameras of your video capture at the same time through the use of a Picture in Picture (PiP) window. You can move this PiP around the screen, tap to zoom in, or swipe it away if it’s distracting (the second video will continue to record). With DoubleTake you can decide if you want to record your videos as separate discrete files or if you want the video recorded as a composite video that includes the PiP window animated as you see it on the screen. - Split-screen: Doubletake also allows you to use any two cameras to create a 50/50 split-screen effect that is saved as a single video. This is great for capturing engaging interviews, or any scenario where two sides of the story need equal weighting on screen. - Focus & Exposure Controls: DoubleTake allows you to set and lock your focus and exposure on both cameras during multi-cam capture with our unified reticle. Just tap anywhere to set an area of interest with the reticle, then tap again to lock or unlock. Our easy to use camera switcher lets you effortlessly move between your A and B cams during a recording to adjust the focus and exposure for each independently of one another. Video Specs: - Full frame focus and exposure for smooth and easy automated focus and exposure adjustments. - Selectable broadcast frame rates: 24fps, 25fps, and 30fps depending on your project requirements. - 1080p video at high bitrate encoding for maximum quality. (note: 1080p video is the maximum resolution supported by the Apple API for multi-cam capture). - Composited PiP or separate discreet video files recorded as .h264 .mov files are saved to DoubleTake’s internal library which supports batch export to the Camera Roll. Terms of Use: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=436577167

Screenshots

Carousel Camera3 screens
DoubleTake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoubleTake at 3.4 against Carousel Camera's 2.7. DoubleTake also leads on ratings volume (505 vs 3). Carousel Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Carousel Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DoubleTake sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoubleTake holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleTake has 505 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Carousel Camera's written reviews are positive against 43% of DoubleTake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carousel Camera ships an update every 10 days, DoubleTake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Carousel Camera versus DoubleTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarousel CameraDoubleTake
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)3.4 (505 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3505 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael CostaBending Spoons Apps ApS

Customer experience

Carousel Camera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

DoubleTake

All ratings503 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative34.0%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral15.3%
Negative41.9%

Bugs and requests

Carousel Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DoubleTake

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Front camera footage recorded upside down
  • Inability to save/export recorded videos
  • App crashing on launch for some devices
  • Inconsistent performance across iPhone models

Requested features

5 requests
  • 4K video support
  • 60fps recording
  • Ability to record with more than 2 cameras
  • Option to save settings and preferences
  • Flashlight/low-light support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Carousel Camera

One-time1
  • Carousel Camera Pro$0.99
12 purchases

DoubleTake

Subscriptions12
  • DoubleTake Weekly With FT7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • DoubleTake Weekly With FT7 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$1.497 Days
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  • Weekly Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Creator Bundle with FT7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Creator Bundle$9.997 Days
  • DoubleTake Yearly With FT7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle Subscription$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Creator Bundle with FT7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Carousel Camera free?
Carousel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoubleTake free?
DoubleTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carousel Camera or DoubleTake?
DoubleTake is rated higher. Carousel Camera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DoubleTake averages 3.4 from 505 ratings.
Do Carousel Camera or DoubleTake have ads?
Neither Carousel Camera nor DoubleTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carousel Camera or DoubleTake?
Carousel Camera ships an update every 10 days, and DoubleTake every 2 months. Most recently, Carousel Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and DoubleTake on October 25, 2026.

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