DoubleTake vs Spatial Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simultaneous dual-camera recording
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
- Split-screen recording
- Adjustable focus and exposure
- Camera visualization tool
- Selectable frame rates
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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
Spatial Camera
Record 3D spatial videos and photos in 4K HDR. Export content for playback on VR headsets, 3D TVs, or Apple Vision Pro. Convert existing videos to 3D Side-by-Side format.
- Capture 4K HDR spatial video
- Export in 3D Side-by-Side format
- Convert existing spatial videos
- View both cameras during capture
- Supports Lock Screen Capture
- Apple Log video format support
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Capture 3D 4K HDR Spatial Videos & Photos. Export and view on Apple Vision Pro or any VR headsets & 3D TVs. • Capture videos up to 4K/30fps, or 1080p/60fps with HDR • Fully supports Apple's new spatial video & photo format • Export in 3D Side-by-Side format and play it on any VR headsets or 3D TVs • Convert existing spatial videos to 2D or 3D SBS format • View both cameras while capturing • Capture spatial photos on iPhone 15 Pro or later. • Supports Lock Screen Capture • Apple Log video format support Supported Devices: • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max • iPhone 16 • iPhone 16 Plus • iPhone 16 Pro • iPhone 16 Pro Max • iPhone 17 • iPhone 17 Pro • iPhone 17 Pro Max This app requires an active subscription, and comes with a free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DoubleTake at 3.4 against Spatial Camera's 2.0. DoubleTake also leads on ratings volume (503 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. DoubleTake sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Spatial Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DoubleTake holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleTake has 503 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of DoubleTake's written reviews are positive against 44% of Spatial Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, Spatial Camera every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DoubleTake | Spatial Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (503 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bending Spoons Apps ApS | Kenneth Kao |
Customer experience
DoubleTake
Spatial Camera
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
Spatial Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DoubleTake
- 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 Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly Bundle Subscription$69.991 Year
- Yearly Creator Bundle with FT7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Spatial Camera
- Spatial Camera3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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