Comparison

Dual Camera vs Open Camera

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

Head to head
About

Dual Camera

Capture memories using both front and back cameras simultaneously. Offers multiple layouts, adjustable picture-in-picture, and cinematic stability for creative photo and video content. Ideal for vloggers and storytellers.

Highlights
  • Dual mode recording
  • Multiple layout options
  • Adjustable picture-in-picture
  • Cinematic video stabilization
  • Optical and digital zoom
  • Flash on both cameras
Features
Read full description

Film both sides of every moment. Dual Camera records with your front and back cameras at the same time, and now it does even more: react to any video with Reaction mode, read your script from a teleprompter that follows your voice, and add auto captions as you record. All in one app. Perfect for vloggers, creators, travelers and anyone who wants to show what they see and how they feel in the same shot. FRONT & BACK AT ONCE - Record video or take photos with both cameras simultaneously - Save as one combined video or as two separate files - Picture-in-picture bubble or side-by-side and top-and-bottom split screen - Move the bubble anywhere and choose its shape, size, border and split ratio - Double-tap to swap cameras REACTION MODE (NEW) - Pick any video from your Photos and record your reaction in the bubble - The video's sound is mixed in cleanly, with its own volume control - One finished reaction video, ready to share TELEPROMPTER (NEW) - Read your script right next to the lens and keep eye contact - Voice mode follows your speech and scrolls as you talk - Write scripts with AI, or import TXT, Markdown, RTF and PDF files - Adjust speed, text size, colors and mirror text for glass rigs AUTO CAPTIONS (NEW) - See captions live while you record - Fix any word, choose a caption style, and save them into your video CREATE BETTER VIDEOS - Filters and soft skin touch-up - Pause and resume recording in the same video - Video size: 9:16 for Reels and Shorts, 1:1 or 16:9 - Countdown timer for hands-free recording - Tap to focus, hold to lock focus and exposure - Front screen light and back flash for dark places - Video stabilization, plus 0.5x, 1x and 2x zoom - Record with the iPhone microphone, AirPods or a USB-C mic MY RECORDINGS - All your Dual Camera videos and photos in one place - Trim, save a copy, and share to your favorite apps WAYS TO USE IT - Vlogs: film yourself and the view in one shot - Travel: show the place and your reaction together - Tutorials: show yourself and what you're doing - Events: concerts, birthdays and family moments - Social media: reactions and talking videos for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube REQUIREMENTS Recording with both cameras at once needs an iPhone XS, iPhone XR or newer, or an iPad Pro (2018) or newer. PREMIUM Free users can record with some limits. Upgrade to Premium to unlock all features, remove ads and the watermark, and record without time limits. - Weekly: USD 4.99 - Monthly: USD 9.99 - Yearly: USD 19.99 Prices may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://apptrendz.com/API/dualcam/pp Terms of Use: https://apptrendz.com/API/dualcam/tou Questions or ideas? Email us at apptrendz44@gmail.com. We read every message!

About

Open Camera

This pro camera application provides full manual controls for capturing high-quality photos and videos. Enhance your shots with features like HDR, exposure adjustments, zoom, timers, and grid overlays. Easily select resolutions and switch flash modes for professional-level results.

Highlights
  • Full manual controls
  • HDR support
  • Exposure adjustment
  • Zoom functionality
  • Timer options
  • Grid overlays
  • Resolution selection
Features
Read full description

Open Camera is the pro camera app you need. With Open Camera, capture stunning photos and videos using full manual controls. Open Camera offers HDR, exposure, zoom, timers, and grid overlays. Pick your resolution, switch flash modes instantly. Open Camera — shoot like a pro.

Screenshots

Dual Camera4 screens
Open Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dual Camera at 75% against Open Camera's 0%. Dual Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (79 vs 16). Open Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dual Camera sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Open Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dual Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Dual Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Open Camera's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dual Camera versus Open Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual CameraOpen Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (79 ratings) — better1.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhara HinguMAX EVANS

Customer experience

Dual Camera

All ratings79 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Open Camera

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dual Camera

Subscriptions7
  • Double Camera Pro4 variants$4.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro2 variants$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Double Camera Pro3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Open Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dual Camera free?
Dual Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Camera free?
Open Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dual Camera or Open Camera?
Dual Camera is rated higher. Dual Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Open Camera averages 1.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Dual Camera or Open Camera have ads?
Both Dual Camera and Open Camera show ads.

Other comparisons