# DoubleTake vs Vmate

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DoubleTake | Vmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubletake-multicam-video/id1478041592/reviews)** | [1.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmate-snoppa-gimbal-camera/id1491105083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BENDING SPOONS OPERATIONS SPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) | [Snoppa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183239899) |

## What reviewers say

### DoubleTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubletake-multicam-video/id1478041592)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoubleTake Weekly With FT | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| DoubleTake Weekly With FT | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle with FT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| DoubleTake Yearly With FT | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Creator Bundle with FT | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Vmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmate-snoppa-gimbal-camera/id1491105083)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*