Comparison

DuetCam vs FaceScreen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DuetCam

Record videos simultaneously using your device's front and back cameras. Save, share, or upload directly to social media platforms. Offers digital zoom and adjustable picture-in-picture positioning.

Highlights
  • Record with front and back cameras
  • Save videos to device library
  • Apply digital zoom
  • Change PIP image position
  • Switch cameras while recording
  • Share directly to Instagram Stories
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With DuetCam and the release of the newest operating system from Apple, iOS 13, you'll be able to record videos using two cameras at the same time and save it to the device, share it online or even upload it directly to Instagram Stories. ** IMPORTANT: this app requires the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max, iPhone 11 Max Pro or the iPad Pro with A12 chip or better to be able to use 2 cameras simultaneously. This app features: * recording with two cameras, the front-facing camera and any back-facing camera your device offers * videos are saved directly to your library, similar as to the stock camera app * apply digital zoom using any of the available lenses * change the position of the PIP image while recording * switch front and back cameras while recording * browse your videos within the app * play videos and share them without leaving the app * share your videos as an IG story directly from the app If you have any issues using the app please contact me at schmitzoide@gmail.com. Future versions will include multiple camera layouts, effects and other interesting features. Make sure you have automatic updates on to be the first getting all the new stuff that's coming.

About

FaceScreen

Overlay a live camera feed and custom text on any app. Perfect for enhancing screen recordings, presentations, and livestreams by keeping your face and branding visible. Customize position, size, shape, and text for a personal touch.

Highlights
  • Floating camera overlay
  • Customizable text label
  • Adjustable camera shape and position
  • Works over full-screen apps
  • Automatic setting saving
  • Supports screen recording apps
Features
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FaceScreen displays a floating live camera feed and an optional text label on top of everything else on your screen. Add a personal touch to your screen recordings, presentations, livestreams, and screen sharing sessions by keeping your face visible at all times. Use the built-in screen recorder on your phone or any third-party screen recording app. FaceScreen does not record, store, or process any video or personal data. It simply displays a customizable camera overlay on top of other apps and content. FEATURES Camera • Single camera mode: A sleek camera overlay that floats above all other apps. • Dual camera mode: Show both cameras at once with a draggable picture-in-picture front camera. • Customize everything—from the camera shape and position to zoom level, size, orientation, and more. • Zoom in when your camera is farther away for better visibility. • Works seamlessly over apps running in full-screen mode. • Drag and position the camera overlay anywhere on your screen. • Your settings, including position, size, and appearance, are automatically saved for the next time you use FaceScreen. Text • Showing your face is great, but if you're introducing yourself to a new audience, adding your name, website, or social media handle can make an even stronger impression. • Customize the text content and its position to match your preferences. GETTING STARTED • Install FaceScreen from the App Store • Open FaceScreen and customize the camera view to your liking • Leave FaceScreen running and switch to another app to display the floating camera view • To hide the camera view, simply close FaceScreen USE CASES • Video Reactions • Tutorials & How-To Videos • App Demos • Presentations • Screen Recordings • Screen Sharing • Livestreams • Online Teaching • Personal Branding CONTACT • Website: facescreenapp.com • X: @softal_io or @rampatra_ EXTRAS • FAQ: facescreenapp.com/faq • Privacy Policy: facescreenapp.com/privacy CREDITS • Lucas Fischer

Screenshots

DuetCam4 screens
FaceScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FaceScreen at 75% against DuetCam's 32%. FaceScreen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). DuetCam's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DuetCam costs $2.99 and FaceScreen $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FaceScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of DuetCam's written reviews are positive against 75% of FaceScreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DuetCam ships an update weekly, FaceScreen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DuetCam versus FaceScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuetCamFaceScreen
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.2 (27 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcel SchmitzSoftal Limited

Customer experience

DuetCam

All ratings27 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative55.9%

FaceScreen

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DuetCam

No in-app purchases

None

FaceScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DuetCam free?
DuetCam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceScreen free?
FaceScreen costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DuetCam or FaceScreen?
FaceScreen is rated higher. DuetCam averages 3.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while FaceScreen averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do DuetCam or FaceScreen have ads?
Neither DuetCam nor FaceScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DuetCam or FaceScreen?
DuetCam ships an update weekly, and FaceScreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, DuetCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and FaceScreen on November 4, 2026.

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