Dual Lens vs Macro Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dual Lens
Record video simultaneously using your iPhone's front and rear cameras. Choose from various layouts like split-screen or picture-in-picture for dynamic footage. Ideal for vlogging, streaming, or capturing memories.
- Record front and rear cameras at once
- Multiple layout options (split-screen, PiP)
- Ideal for vlogging and streaming
- Capture special moments
- Dynamic video creation
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*** this app works ONLY on iPhone XS, XR, XS Max, OR NEWER *** Introducing Dual Lens, the app that lets you capture video from two different camera angles at the same time! With Dual Lens, you can record video using both the front and rear cameras of your iPhone, creating dynamic and engaging footage that's perfect for vlogging, live streaming, or just capturing special moments with friends and family. With our app, you'll have the ability to switch between different layouts to get the perfect shot. Whether you want a split-screen view, picture-in-picture, or one large view with a small overlay, Dual Lens has you covered. So why settle for just one camera angle when you can have two? Download Dual Lens today and start capturing amazing video content like never before! Icons by Icons8 (https://icons8.com) Original photos from Unsplash by: Alex Perez Benjamin Voros Dmitriy Ilkevich Chris Yang
Macro Mode
Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.
- Macro photography and videography
- Focus peaking and manual controls
- Adjustable LED flashlight brightness
- Automatic optimal lens selection
- 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video
- HDR Dolby Vision support
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Shoot stunning macro photos and videos with your iPhone or iPad using Macro Mode. Focus Peaking & Manual Controls Precisely adjust focus and exposure using a simple slider. You can even control the brightness of the LED flashlight to get just the right amount of light on your subject. Always the Right Lens Macro Mode automatically uses the optimal lens for macro shots, avoiding switching between the ultra-wide and wide lenses. Macro Videos Record videos in up to 4K at 60 fps or 1080p slow motion at 240 fps, with full HDR Dolby Vision support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dual Lens at 5.0 against Macro Mode's 4.4. Dual Lens also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). Macro Mode's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Dual Lens costs $4.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dual Lens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dual Lens ships an update every 4 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dual Lens | Macro Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawel Chmiel | Kenneth Kao |
Customer experience
Dual Lens
Macro Mode
In-app purchases
Dual Lens
No in-app purchases
Macro Mode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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