Comparison

ProFrame vs BiCamera

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

Head to head
About

ProFrame

Features
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ProFrame is a companion app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless viewer for your desktop-based editing timeline. Connect it to the separate ProFrame app on your Mac and see the Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro viewer on a real device in your hand, perfect for checking framing, colour and playback exactly as your audience will see it. Designed for modern editing workflows • View your edit on a real iPhone or iPad screen while you work on your Mac • Check framing, text size and UI elements for vertical, short-form and mobile-first content • See colours and contrast on an actual device display, not just your computer monitor Simple, local network setup • ProFrame connects over your local Wi-Fi network • One-tap “Connect to Stream” to discover your Mac on the network • Helpful setup guide video inside the app to walk you through the workflow Subscription and account • A ProFrame membership is required to unlock streaming features • If you subscribe via the App Store, you can manage/cancel in Apple’s Manage Subscriptions • If you purchased outside the app, you can manage your subscription via the account portal • Account deletion is available in-app via Account Settings Built for Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro • Requires the separate ProFrame app on macOS • Works alongside the ProFrame plugin for Final Cut Pro and the ProFrame panel for Premiere Pro • No cloud upload or guessing, just low-latency local streaming Requirements • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 or later • Mac running macOS Ventura or later with the ProFrame desktop app installed • Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro on the Mac • Both devices connected to the same local network ProFrame for iOS and iPadOS is a viewer only. The Mac app is provided separately. Trademarks Final Cut Pro, iPhone, iPad, iOS, iPadOS and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Adobe and Premiere Pro are registered trademarks of Adobe Inc. ProFrame is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple or Adobe. Privacy Policy: https://stevecraggs.com/proframe-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://stevecraggs.com/proframe-terms-and-conditions

About

BiCamera

Capture content from both front and rear cameras simultaneously, or record vertical and horizontal videos in a single take. This app offers flexible layouts and professional controls for mobile creators.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera recording
  • Vertical and horizontal video capture in one take
  • Multiple layout options (PiP, split-screen)
  • Separate footage export for Pro users
  • Professional camera controls
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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BiCamera, formerly DualCapture. BiCamera is a multi-view camera for mobile creators. Record the front and rear cameras together, use a single camera, or capture two differently framed outputs with one lens or two rear cameras. Whether you are traveling, vlogging, reviewing a venue, presenting, exercising, or recording everyday moments, BiCamera helps you avoid repeated takes and preserve more of the scene and reaction. 【Film Looks and Color】 - 20 film looks with distinct color and image character - Adjust film intensity and grain separately - Switch independently between Film and Palette modes - Adjust Tone, Color, and Palette with live preview - Apply a look to both views or to an individual camera/view - Use film looks in photos, videos, and Live Photos 【Front + Back】 - Record the front and rear cameras simultaneously - Four layouts: Picture in Picture, side by side, top and bottom, and full-screen main view - Drag the Picture-in-Picture window and choose from multiple window shapes - Swap the main and secondary views, including while recording - Save one composed video, or unlock Pro to retain separate front and rear videos - Capture photos and Live Photos - Save the composed photo, separate photos, or all results - JPEG and HEIF, with full-screen, 16:9, 4:3, and 1:1 compositions - Front-camera beauty controls for whitening, smoothing, and sharpening - Camera and zoom options vary by device and lens combination 【Single Camera】 - Use only the front or rear camera in the Front + Back scene - Reduce the resources required by simultaneous multi-camera capture - Use higher capture settings on supported devices - Combine Single Camera with film looks for a lightweight film-style camera experience 【Portrait + Landscape】 - Single-camera dual output: create portrait and landscape photos or videos together - Native dual-rear capture with Wide and Ultra-Wide cameras - Choose Portrait + Landscape or Same Orientation output - When held vertically, Same Orientation creates two portrait outputs; when held horizontally, two landscape outputs - Resize the secondary preview and swap the main and secondary views - Supports photos, Live Photos, photos during video recording, and pause/resume recording - Depending on the device and mode: 4K, 1080p, or 720p; 24, 30, or 60 fps; MOV or MP4 【Orientation and Controls】 - On iOS 18 and later, photos, videos, and Live Photos follow the device orientation at the start of capture - Capture orientation remains fixed while recording - Tap to focus and meter; long press for AF/AE Lock - Independent exposure compensation, swipe and pinch zoom, torch, and grid - Video stabilization and additional rear-camera options are available with Pro on supported devices - Mono or stereo audio, with AAC or Apple Lossless encoding for Front + Back 【Watermark, Teleprompter, and Shortcuts】 - App name, custom text, time, and location watermarks - Adjust watermark position, font, size, color, opacity, and background - Teleprompter layout, scrolling, position, and size controls - Five-slot home control bar for Gallery, swapping views, shutter, photo/video, and settings - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center controls on iOS 18+, and app-icon quick actions - Multiple themes, languages, and appearance preferences 【Privacy】 Captures are saved to the system photo library. No account is required. BiCamera does not provide cloud syncing for captures and does not use them for advertising tracking. Website: https://verf.asia/dualcapture/ Privacy Policy: https://verf.asia/dualcapture/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://verf.asia/dualcapture/terms.html Version History: https://verf.asia/dualcapture/changelog.html

Screenshots

ProFrame4 screens
BiCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

ProFrame and BiCamera are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ProFrame sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and BiCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProFrame ships an update every 2 weeks, BiCamera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ProFrame versus BiCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProFrameBiCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—98.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEVEN CRAGGS可欣 唐

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ProFrame

Subscriptions1
  • ProFrame Monthly$12.991 Month
3 purchases

BiCamera

Subscriptions2
  • DualCapture Pro$1.291 Month
  • DualCapture Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • DualCapture Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is ProFrame free?
ProFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BiCamera free?
BiCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProFrame or BiCamera have ads?
Neither ProFrame nor BiCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProFrame or BiCamera?
ProFrame ships an update every 2 weeks, and BiCamera every 10 days. Most recently, ProFrame was updated on October 4, 2026 and BiCamera on October 18, 2026.

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