Comparison

DoubleTake vs SplitRig

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

SplitRig

Record simultaneously with your iPhone's front and back cameras, creating perfectly synced dual videos without needing to edit. Features include cinematic stabilization, live GPS data overlays, and multiple layout options for versatile content creation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Perfectly synced dual videos
  • Pro-grade cinematic stabilization
  • Live GPS speedometer and altitude overlay
  • Picture-in-Picture, Split Screen, and Face Mode layouts
  • Action Cam mode with 60 FPS
  • Hands-free recording options
Features
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Record both iPhone cameras at the same time. Front and back, in one smooth, perfectly synced video. No editing required. Free forever, with no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no account. Every feature works from the moment you open the app. The all-in-one dual camera recorder for everyday vloggers, content creators, drivers, runners, cyclists, snowboarders, and reaction creators. Built solo. Privacy first. Nothing leaves your iPhone. WHY CREATORS PICK SPLITRIG - Truly seamless dual-camera capture. Front + rear, perfectly synced, ready to post - Pro-grade cinematic stabilization on both lenses - Built-in teleprompter. Read your script on screen while you record, visible only to you and never in the saved video - Live GPS speedometer, pace, distance and altitude burned into the video. No editing - Works on iPhone 11 through iPhone 17 Pro - Free forever. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads · No data collected LAYOUTS - Picture-in-Picture: your face floats over the scene, drag and resize anywhere - Split Screen: side-by-side or stacked, adjustable 30–70% ratio. Perfect for interviews - Face Mode: AI background removal with no green screen. Keep the live scene behind you, or drop in any photo from your library as your backdrop - Single Camera: full-frame rear with all SplitRig controls TWO RECORDING MODES - Action Cam: ultra-wide 0.5×, 60 FPS, extreme stabilization for sports - Record: HEVC at up to 8 Mbps, tap to focus, press and hold to lock focus and exposure, smart thermal management for long shoots LIVE OVERLAY WIDGETS - GPS Speedometer for driving, motorcycling, cycling, running - Distance, Duration, Altitude, Pace - Goal Gauge: set a target distance, watch it fill in real time - Sound Level meter All draggable, resizable, themeable. Position remembered per orientation. Save a favorite widget layout as My Widgets and recall it with one tap. ACTIVITY MODES Walking · Running · Cycling · Driving · Skiing · Skating · General. Set goals, track them live. HANDS-FREE RECORDING - Camera Control button (iPhone 16 and later). Full click to record, slide to zoom - Volume buttons. Vol Down records, Vol Up captures a screenshot - AirPods Pro 2 / 4 / Pro 3. Wireless remote shutter via stem press on iOS 26 - Apple Watch. Full control from your wrist (record, layout, zoom, flash, mute, screenshots) - Dynamic Island & Lock Screen. See recording status at a glance and stop, screenshot, or toggle flash without reopening the app - Action Button & Siri Shortcuts. Quick Record from anywhere PRO AUDIO USB-C, Bluetooth, and Lightning microphones. Hot-swap mid-session. 48 kHz, perfectly synced. Listen to music in the background while you record. NEVER LOSE A RECORDING - Built-in Library: browse, replay, and save any recording to Photos - Automatic recovery: if a recording is interrupted, it is rescued and waiting for you - Smart Pause: recording pauses when you leave the app and resumes when you return - Free Up Space: clear already-saved clips from the Library to reclaim storage WHO IT'S FOR - Everyday vloggers. Your face and the scene in one shot, no editing app required - Short-form creators (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube). Both cameras, posted straight to your platform - Reaction creators. Facecam over the action with no green screen needed - Driving instructors and car POV creators. Dashcam-style with live GPS speed - Runners, cyclists, hikers. Pace, distance, and altitude burned into the video - Skiers, snowboarders, skaters. Action Cam mode with speed overlay - Interviewers, podcasters, real estate agents, tutorial makers. Split-screen storytelling FROM THE DEVELOPER SplitRig is built by an independent developer for serious creators who refuse compromise. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything stays on your iPhone. Free forever. Download once, record everything.

Screenshots

DoubleTake4 screens
SplitRig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplitRig at 88% against DoubleTake's 43%. SplitRig also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). DoubleTake's advantage is ratings volume (503 vs 9) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SplitRig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplitRig 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. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of DoubleTake's written reviews are positive against 88% of SplitRig's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, SplitRig weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DoubleTake versus SplitRig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoubleTakeSplitRig
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (503 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings503 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBending Spoons Apps ApSClaudia Marrot

Customer experience

DoubleTake

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

SplitRig

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

SplitRig

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

DoubleTake

Subscriptions12
  • 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
None

SplitRig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoubleTake free?
DoubleTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitRig free?
SplitRig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoubleTake or SplitRig?
SplitRig is rated higher. DoubleTake averages 3.4 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while SplitRig averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do DoubleTake or SplitRig have ads?
Neither DoubleTake nor SplitRig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoubleTake or SplitRig?
DoubleTake ships an update every 2 months, and SplitRig weekly. Most recently, DoubleTake was updated on September 30, 2026 and SplitRig on September 20, 2026.

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