# Mixcam vs Parallel Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Mixcam at none against Parallel Camera's shown. Mixcam also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Parallel Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixcam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Mixcam against 4.0 for Parallel Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mixcam's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parallel Camera's.

Mixcam ships an update every 2 months, Parallel Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixcam | Parallel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-dual-camera-recorder/id1622029097/reviews) | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextPixel apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584487280) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcam-dual-camera-recorder/id1622029097)

Record and store videos simultaneously using both the front and back cameras. Capture live events, tours, and expressions in real-time with zoom and flash functionalities. Offers multiple settings for a versatile recording experience.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous front and back camera recording, Video storage, Zoom functionality, Camera interchange, Flash control, Multiple settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Mixcam Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |


### Parallel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611)

Record videos and take photos simultaneously using your device's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen or picture-in-picture layouts, customize borders, and select resolutions up to 4K.

**Highlights:** Dual camera photo and video recording, Split-screen and picture-in-picture views, Customizable border colors and shapes, Selectable resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K), Adjustable frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps), Front screen flash and regular flash control, Grid overlay for precise framing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoSelfie premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GoSelfie 3 months premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixcam free?

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

### Is Parallel Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mixcam or Parallel Camera?

Mixcam and Parallel Camera are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Mixcam or Parallel Camera have ads?

Parallel Camera shows ads; Mixcam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mixcam or Parallel Camera?

Mixcam ships an update every 2 months, and Parallel Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Mixcam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parallel Camera 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.*