# Parallel Camera vs Double Camera Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Double Camera Recorder at 4.7 against Parallel Camera's 4.0. Double Camera Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (154 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Double Camera Recorder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Double Camera Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Camera Recorder has 154 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Parallel Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of Double Camera Recorder's.

Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, Double Camera Recorder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parallel Camera | Double Camera Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611/reviews) | **[4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-camera-recorder/id6747361381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) | [Appriqa](https://appshunter.io/developer/519927643) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Double Camera Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-camera-recorder/id6747361381)

Record simultaneously with your front and back cameras to create dynamic picture-in-picture videos. Customize the size, shape, and borders of your overlay camera for professional-looking content without complex editing.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous front and back camera recording, Customizable picture-in-picture window, Adjustable PiP size and position, Unique PiP shapes (circle, rectangle), Customizable colored borders, Intuitive interface for quick recording

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Camera Video Recorder | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Multiple Camera Video Recorder | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parallel Camera free?

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

### Is Double Camera Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parallel Camera or Double Camera Recorder?

Double Camera Recorder is rated higher. Parallel Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Double Camera Recorder averages 4.7 from 154 ratings.

### Do Parallel Camera or Double Camera Recorder have ads?

Parallel Camera shows ads; Double Camera Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parallel Camera or Double Camera Recorder?

Parallel Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Double Camera Recorder weekly. Most recently, Parallel Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and Double Camera Recorder on October 11, 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.*