# DoubleTake vs Stage Cue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Cue at 100% against DoubleTake's 43%. Stage Cue also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DoubleTake's advantage is ratings volume (505 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoubleTake sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stage Cue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stage Cue holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleTake has 505 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Stage Cue's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoubleTake | Stage Cue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubletake-multicam-video/id1478041592/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-cue/id6711352246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) | [Peter Dikant](https://appshunter.io/developer/420193078) |

## 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


### Stage Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-cue/id6711352246)

Seamlessly control video playback for live events, performances, and presentations. Organize and play videos with a customizable interface, offering dual-screen output and flexible playback options.

**Highlights:** Dual screen playback, Customizable buttons, Drag & drop sorting, Up to 128 videos per config, Multiple configurations, Flexible playback options, MIDI integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoubleTake free?

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

### Is Stage Cue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoubleTake or Stage Cue?

Stage Cue is rated higher. DoubleTake averages 3.4 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Stage Cue averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do DoubleTake or Stage Cue have ads?

Neither DoubleTake nor Stage Cue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DoubleTake or Stage Cue?

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, and Stage Cue every 2 months. Most recently, DoubleTake was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stage Cue on October 24, 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.*