Comparison

Splitscene vs Reel

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

Head to head
About

Splitscene

Capture yourself and your surroundings simultaneously with this multi-camera tool. Choose between split-line or picture-in-picture modes to create unique visual content. Share your world with the world.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Split-line mode
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Capture yourself and surroundings
  • Share your world
Features
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Influencing is bigger than ever and taking over the scene! Splitscene has developed an innovative photo/video-tool to support this (R)evolution. Note: multiple camera modes are only available on iPhone XS and up and the newer iPad Pro models. Older devices are limited to a single camera. Splitscene is a multi-cam experience, where the seflie-camera and back-camera are activated simultaneously. Offering a Split-line-mode and a Picture-in-picture-mode to capture you and your surroundings at their best. Fit yourself in the scene and share your world with the world!

About

Reel

Record your screen, camera, and audio simultaneously on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Create tutorials, demos, and lessons with a picture-in-picture option and separate audio tracks for enhanced editing. Customize your background and choose recording quality for professional results.

Highlights
  • Record screen, camera, and audio together
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) camera overlay
  • Separate microphone and system audio tracks
  • Customizable camera background
  • No watermark, time, or export limits
  • Pro version removes ads and unlocks native quality
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Record your iPhone or iPad screen with your face, your voice and the app's sound in one take. Reel keeps your camera in a floating Picture in Picture window on top of the app you're showing, and the finished video is saved as an MP4 in Photos. No watermark, no recording time limit and no account. WHAT PEOPLE RECORD WITH REEL • Tutorials and how-tos: walk through a website, a phone setting or an app while viewers see your screen and your face. • App demos and UGC: show a product feature by feature and explain it as you go. • Gameplay with facecam: capture the game, your reaction and your commentary. • Reaction videos: play a video in Reel and record yourself watching and commenting. • Lessons and presentations: talk students, colleagues or clients through what's on screen. • Bug reports and feedback: show the exact steps and explain what went wrong. • Voice-only screen recordings: turn the camera off and just narrate. • Short videos: record a demo, then edit or post the MP4 to YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels or TikTok. YOUR CAMERA ON TOP OF OTHER APPS On iPhone and iPad, Picture in Picture keeps your camera above whatever app you open. Move it where it doesn't cover what you're pointing at, and keep it fully on screen so iOS doesn't tuck it away. Your face is part of the recording itself, so there is nothing to line up afterwards. You can also keep the camera inside Reel while presenting a video, or turn it off. YOUR VOICE AND THE APP'S SOUND Record your microphone and the app's sound together, where the app and iOS allow it. Keep them in one mixed track, or as separate tracks in the MP4 so you can balance them later in an editor that supports multiple audio tracks. HOW IT WORKS ON IPHONE AND IPAD 1. Open Reel and allow camera access. 2. Check that the camera mode is Picture in Picture (the default). 3. Tap Screen Recording, turn on Microphone in the iOS sheet and tap Start Broadcast. 4. Switch to the app you want to show. 5. Stop from Reel or the red indicator at the top of the screen. Your MP4 is in Photos. BACKGROUND AND FRAMING Blur the room behind you or replace it with an image or a looping video. Lock the recording orientation for a consistent layout. Background removal works with the camera inside Reel; it isn't available in Picture in Picture. RECORD ON MAC Record your whole display with a camera window you can place anywhere. Set microphone and system audio levels separately, start and stop with ⌘R while Reel is in front, and choose where each MP4 is saved. There are no ads on Mac. FREE AND PRO On iPhone and iPad, Reel is free with ads and records up to 1080p with no watermark or time limit. Pro removes the ads and records at your device's native screen resolution. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time purchase. You don't need Pro to record your screen with your face and sound on iPhone and iPad. COMPATIBILITY Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26 or later. Some apps block recording of protected content, and available audio depends on the app. Make a short test recording before an important take. Terms: https://reel-studio.arte-soft.com/terms/ Privacy: https://reel-studio.arte-soft.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Splitscene4 screens
Reel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reel at every 4 weeks against Splitscene's every 2 months. Splitscene's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Splitscene sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splitscene ships an update every 2 months, Reel every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Splitscene versus Reel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitsceneReel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltimaq bvbaArte Soft Ltd

Customer experience

Splitscene

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reel

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Splitscene

One-time1
  • Splitscene Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Reel

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Splitscene free?
Splitscene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reel free?
Reel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Splitscene or Reel have ads?
Neither Splitscene nor Reel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splitscene or Reel?
Splitscene ships an update every 2 months, and Reel every 4 weeks. Most recently, Splitscene was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reel on October 24, 2026.

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