Comparison

Parallel Camera vs Front & Back Camera Recording

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

Head to head
About

Parallel Camera

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
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Parallel Camera – Capture Every Side of the Moment! Parallel Camera allows you to take pictures and shoot videos with both front and rear cameras at the same time! Capture every perspective with a split-screen effect or a picture-in-picture view and gain full control over how you frame your shot. Key Features Include: - Dual Camera Recording: Capture moments using both cameras at the same time in photo or video mode. Use both cameras simultaneously in photo or video mode. - Custom Layouts: For your secondary camera, choose a split-screen or floating window (square or circle). Change the border color and shape to make something unique. - Flexible Quality: Pick a suitable resolution - 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Adjust frame rates to 24, 30, or 60 fps to smoothen up your recording. - Front Screen Flash: Use the on-screen frame light to brighten your selfies; adjust the color to ensure the perfect glow. - Regular Flash Control: Use your flashlight to improve lighting conditions. - Grid Overlay: Add a grid to your viewfinder for more accurate and professional shots. Looking to make the most from every single shot? Let Parallel Camera lead the way! Experiment with your photos and videos like never before. Take charge of every shot; it’s that easy! Unlock exclusive features with the Premium version: Capture Unlimited Videos Frames Collection Updates Save Without Watermarks No Ads, No Limits Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription Options: Weekly: $2.99 3 Months: $9.99 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/Privacy-Policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/scelcunovairina/terms

About

Front & Back Camera Recording

Capture photos and videos simultaneously using both the front and back cameras. This app allows for saving separate or combined media, offers zoom and flash for both lenses, and lets you switch cameras mid-recording. Share both perspectives of your experience.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Save separate or combined media
  • Zoom for both cameras
  • Flashlight for both cameras
  • Switch cameras during recording
  • Floating camera location adjustment
Features
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Dual Cam can simultaneously take photos or record videos with the front and back camera. The app support: - save as separate or combined photo & video - capture photo's or record video's in dual mode - zoom for both front & back cameras - flash light for both front & back cameras - turn ON/OFF dual camera - drag & shift floating camera location - Additionally, switch between cameras while recording. Finally, it's possible to capture photographs and videos from multi cameras simultaneously! Simultaneously record video with your front and rear cameras to reveal the true environment. You may now share both sides of the story to your friends and followers on social networks. Note : The supported device versions are iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, or iPad Pro (3rd generation) SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS In-App Purchase: Weekly Subscription : USD $ 01.99 Monthly Subscription : USD $ 04.99 Yearly Subscription : USD $ 49.99 The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Please read our Terms and Service & Privacy Policy Privacy Policy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWtNFxdBzXTT-cBfj6T1vhCwOHCbDckWGT509arDTrk Terms of Use : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PvCw7CEC1zt7z-Xb6g7ur5xdhHoAT8CuT5g6KbY43Ms Thanks

Screenshots

Parallel Camera4 screens
Front & Back Camera Recording4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Front & Back Camera Recording at 4.6 against Parallel Camera's 4.0. Front & Back Camera Recording also leads on ratings volume (284 vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Parallel Camera's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Front & Back Camera Recording sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Front & Back Camera Recording holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Front & Back Camera Recording has 284 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Parallel Camera's written reviews are positive against 29% of Front & Back Camera Recording's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, Front & Back Camera Recording every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parallel Camera versus Front & Back Camera Recording: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParallel CameraFront & Back Camera Recording
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.6 (284 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7284 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina ScelcunovaKeyurbhai Tavethiya

Customer experience

Parallel Camera

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Front & Back Camera Recording

All ratings284 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parallel Camera

Subscriptions2
  • GoSelfie premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • GoSelfie 3 months premium$9.993 Months
3 purchases

Front & Back Camera Recording

Subscriptions3
  • DualCam Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • DualCam Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • DualCam Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Parallel Camera free?
Parallel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Front & Back Camera Recording free?
Front & Back Camera Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parallel Camera or Front & Back Camera Recording?
Front & Back Camera Recording is rated higher. Parallel Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Front & Back Camera Recording averages 4.6 from 284 ratings.
Do Parallel Camera or Front & Back Camera Recording have ads?
Both Parallel Camera and Front & Back Camera Recording show ads.
Which is updated more often, Parallel Camera or Front & Back Camera Recording?
Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Front & Back Camera Recording every 7 months. Most recently, Parallel Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and Front & Back Camera Recording on October 12, 2026.

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