Comparison

DoubleTake vs Double Camera

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

Head to head
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

About

Double Camera

Record simultaneously with your front and back cameras to capture both yourself and your surroundings. Choose from multiple layouts, customize borders and backgrounds, and add music to create unique videos for sharing.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Over 10 video layout options
  • Video stabilization
  • Customizable borders and background colors
  • Add music from library
  • Share to Instagram Story
Features
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Simultaneous recording is available on iPhone XS and above. Record with your front and back-facing camera at the same time! Choose from over 10 layouts to compose your front and back-facing videos. Finally add a song from our music library and share wherever you'd like. Double Camera is great for recording a selfie *while* showing a scene. Take your storytelling and journalism to the next level with Double Camera. Features include: + Recording with both the front camera and back camera at the same time + Video Stabilization on both videos simultaneously + Choose from over 10 layouts for your front and back-facing videos + Change the border color and border width of each video + Change the background color + Add music to your video + Share on your Instagram Story The Double Pro Membership Experience Double Pro is a $2.99/mo or $11.99 USD/year subscription that provides access to tools that give you even more editing control such as borders and colors, an ever-growing music library and more, updated monthly. Subscription auto-renews at the end of each term (month or year depending on subscription), unless cancelled 24-hours in advance. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms and conditions: http://www.day.works/double/terms.html Privacy policy: http://www.day.works/double/privacy.html

Screenshots

DoubleTake4 screens
Double Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Double Camera at 4.6 against DoubleTake's 3.4. Double Camera also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 503). DoubleTake's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 32%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DoubleTake sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Double Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Double Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 503 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of DoubleTake's written reviews are positive against 32% of Double Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, Double Camera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DoubleTake versus Double Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoubleTakeDouble Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (503 ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5031.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBending Spoons Apps ApSDayworks.

Customer experience

DoubleTake

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

Double Camera

All ratings1,616 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative60.9%

User reviews

DoubleTake

From 503 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Seamless dual-camera recording
  • 💡 Innovative feature for content creators
  • 🎨 Good video quality (1080p)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs causing lost recordings
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
  • 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
  • 🔧 Lack of customization options and settings

Double Camera

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for video blogging
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative dual camera feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Videos not saving properly
  • 🔒 Limited features without paid subscription
  • 🔧 Unstable and inconsistent performance
  • 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices

Bugs and 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

Double Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not saving to gallery
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Rendering and uploading issues
  • Incompatibility with certain iPhone models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add still photo capture option
  • Improve video stabilization
  • Provide more layout and editing options
  • Allow manual camera controls

In-app purchases

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Double Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Membership2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Pro Membership3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Lifetime$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
  • Pro LIfetime$19.99

Questions

Is DoubleTake free?
DoubleTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Double Camera free?
Double Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DoubleTake or Double Camera?
Double Camera is rated higher. DoubleTake averages 3.4 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Double Camera averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do DoubleTake or Double Camera have ads?
Neither DoubleTake nor Double Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoubleTake or Double Camera?
DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, and Double Camera every 9 days. Most recently, DoubleTake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Double Camera on September 24, 2026.

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