DuetCam vs ShutterLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ShutterLab
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Turn your iPhone into a professional camera. Shutter Lab is a high-end camera app designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Go beyond auto mode and take full control of every setting to achieve the exact results you want. Powerful Manual Controls Precise ISO, shutter speed, and exposure (EV) adjustments Manual focus White balance control Lens selection (Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele) Professional Image Pipeline RAW / HEIC / JPEG / TIFF support LUT color grading Display P3 and sRGB Highlight roll-off Fake Log support Advanced Shooting Tools Exposure bracketing Focus peaking Zebra stripes RGB histogram Grid and leveler Fully Customizable Shooting Environment HUD configuration Adjustable UI opacity Custom presets Smart HDR Stabilization Why Shutter Lab? Shutter Lab is more than just a camera app. It leverages the full capability of your iPhone sensor to deliver a DSLR-like shooting experience. Go beyond capturing photos — create your work of art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShutterLab at Free against DuetCam's $2.99. DuetCam's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
ShutterLab is free to download; DuetCam costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DuetCam ships an update weekly, ShutterLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DuetCam | ShutterLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcel Schmitz | JIN KIM |
In-app purchases
DuetCam
No in-app purchases
ShutterLab
No in-app purchases
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