Comparison

DoubleTake vs Vmate

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

Vmate

Control a palm-sized gimbal camera with this app. It allows for various shooting modes, parameter adjustments, and media management. Users can also update the gimbal's firmware and access a built-in user guide.

Highlights
  • Multiple gimbal working modes
  • Various shooting modes (video, panorama, time-lapse)
  • Camera parameter adjustments
  • Media library management
  • Gimbal settings customization
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Vmate App is used with Snoppa device which is a Palm-sized gimbal camera with all your needs. With Vmate App, Users can do multiple shooting controls , and shoot stable footages from gimbal camera with ease during movement. Main features: 1. Switching gimbal camera among different working modes: Pan track, Lock, Omni-track 2. Switching different shooting modes among video, panorama, motion time-lapse etc. 3. Adjust camera shooting parameters including shutter speed, light, white balance, focus, ISO, resolution etc. 4. Management of Media library 5. Gimbal camera settings like tracking speed,sensitivity etc. 6. Firmware update for vmate gimbal 7. Built-in 《User Guide》 For more info, please visit www.snoppa.com

Screenshots

DoubleTake4 screens
Vmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoubleTake at 43% against Vmate's 0%. DoubleTake also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (505 vs 23). Vmate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Vmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoubleTake holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleTake has 505 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of DoubleTake's written reviews are positive against 0% of Vmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, Vmate monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DoubleTake versus Vmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoubleTakeVmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (505 ratings) — better1.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings505 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBENDING SPOONS OPERATIONS SPASnoppa Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DoubleTake

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

Vmate

All ratings23 ratings
Positive13.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative82.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative93.3%

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

Vmate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DoubleTake

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Creator Bundle with FT7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Vmate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoubleTake free?
DoubleTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vmate free?
Vmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoubleTake or Vmate?
DoubleTake is rated higher. DoubleTake averages 3.4 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Vmate averages 1.7 from 23 ratings.
Do DoubleTake or Vmate have ads?
Neither DoubleTake nor Vmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoubleTake or Vmate?
DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, and Vmate monthly. Most recently, DoubleTake was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vmate on November 3, 2026.

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