Comparison

DualCap vs Camera18

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

Head to head
About

DualCap

Record simultaneously with your front and back cameras to create a single video file. Capture both the action and your reaction in one go, perfect for vlogging and social media. Enjoy instant recording with no signup required.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Single video file output
  • Instant start, no signup required
  • Photo capture during video recording
  • Privacy-focused, local device storage
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Get the iPhone 17's "Dual Capture" feature on your current device! DualCap lets you record your front and back cameras simultaneously, creating a single video file that captures both the action and your reaction. Perfect for vlogging, memories, and social media. - Dual Recording: Use front & back cameras at the same time. - Instant Start: No login, no signup, no accounts. Just open and shoot. - Photo & Video: Snap photos while recording video seamlessly. - Privacy First: All content is saved directly to your device. We don't collect your data. Simple. Powerful. Dual. Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase or subscription. DualCap Pro removes small watermark, giving you clean, professional-looking videos ready for sharing instantly. Download DualCap today and start capturing the full story. Terms of Use: https://zluan.io/terms_of_use/dual_cap.html Privacy Policy: https://zluan.io/privacy_policy/dual_cap.html

About

Camera18

Features
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Camera18 turns your iPhone into a collection of cameras. Seamlessly zoom through your scene, switch cameras in an instant, and discover a different photographic character with each one. Every camera is more than a filter. Each has its own color, texture, lens feel, and aperture character — from wide-open softness to crisp depth and dramatic starbursts. ONE CAMERA. MANY CHARACTERS. • Seamless Zoom Move naturally from wide to close without interrupting the shot. • Camera Simulations Shoot with distinct camera-inspired looks, each built around its own color, texture, and optical character. • Aperture Character Aperture is part of each camera’s identity — changing how light, depth, softness, and starbursts feel. • Aperture Control On supported hardware, control the physical aperture directly. Other supported devices recreate the experience computationally. • Shoot, Don’t Filter Choose your camera and aperture before the shutter. The look is part of how you shoot, not something added afterward. One iPhone. Many cameras. A different character in every shot. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://cornpiess.github.io/camera18/privacy.html

Screenshots

DualCap3 screens
Camera183 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DualCap at every 5 days against Camera18's every 2 weeks. Camera18's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DualCap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Camera18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DualCap ships an update every 5 days, Camera18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DualCap versus Camera18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDualCapCamera18
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhaonian Luan洪 朱

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DualCap

Subscriptions2
  • DualCap Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DualCap Pro - Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • DualCap Pro - Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Camera18

Subscriptions2
  • Camera 18 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Camera 18 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DualCap free?
DualCap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera18 free?
Camera18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DualCap or Camera18 have ads?
Neither DualCap nor Camera18 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DualCap or Camera18?
DualCap ships an update every 5 days, and Camera18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, DualCap was updated on October 23, 2026 and Camera18 on October 20, 2026.

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