# DoubleTake vs BeNarative

The clearest difference is rating: BeNarative at 4.9 against DoubleTake's 3.4. BeNarative also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). DoubleTake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (503 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoubleTake sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and BeNarative sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeNarative holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleTake has 503 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, BeNarative every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoubleTake | BeNarative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubletake-multicam-video/id1478041592/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) | [Be Narative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570632945) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 Bundle Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Bundle Subscription | $69.99 | 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


### BeNarative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342)

Create and edit professional-quality videos directly from your smartphone. Collaborate with friends remotely using multiple devices for multicam filming and live directing. Stream your content to various social media platforms and access your final videos easily.

**Highlights:** Multi-device multicam recording, Remote directing capabilities, Live streaming to multiple platforms, In-app video editing tools, Content storage and download, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Narative premium - weekly | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Narative premium - yearly | $164.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoubleTake free?

DoubleTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeNarative free?

BeNarative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DoubleTake or BeNarative?

BeNarative is rated higher. DoubleTake averages 3.4 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while BeNarative averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do DoubleTake or BeNarative have ads?

BeNarative shows ads; DoubleTake does not.

### Which is updated more often, DoubleTake or BeNarative?

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, and BeNarative every 2 weeks. Most recently, DoubleTake was updated on October 8, 2026 and BeNarative on September 16, 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.*