Comparison

BiLens vs Parallel

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

Head to head
About

BiLens

Capture unique perspectives by simultaneously using your iPhone's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen and picture-in-picture layouts to create dynamic photos and videos. Enhance your shots with professional controls, filters, and customizable watermarks.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera recording
  • Multiple screen layouts (PIP, split-screen)
  • 1080p/4K photo and video support
  • Adjustable zoom and frame rates
  • Focus and exposure control
  • Timestamp and location watermarks
  • Beauty filters and real-time preview
Features
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BiLens — Two Cameras, One Perfect Shot You don't need the latest iPhone to shoot with both cameras at once. BiLens uses your front and rear cameras simultaneously, capturing two perspectives in a single shot to make your photos and videos more lively and fun. Travel vlogs, parent-and-child moments, food and street exploring, everyday memories — capture it all in one shot. 【Dual Cameras, Shot Together】 Turn on the front and rear cameras at the same time and capture both views with one tap. The front camera records your reaction while the rear captures the scene in front of you — truly "what you see is what you shoot." 【Live Photos】 Your dual-camera shots can be Live Photos too. Just touch and hold to replay the motion and sound of the moment, with support for 48MP high-resolution Live Photos. 【Flexible Layouts】 - Picture-in-Picture: a rectangular or circular window you can freely drag and resize; two-finger tap to switch shapes instantly - Top/Bottom or Left/Right split screen: both views shown equally - Diagonal split: left- or right-leaning creative framing for a distinctive look - Swap the main and secondary cameras with one tap for full control over your angles 【Pro-Level Capture】 - Up to 48MP high-resolution photos and 1080p / 4K ultra-clear video - Selectable 24/30/60fps frame rates with video stabilization - Zoom from 0.5x ultra-wide to 5x telephoto - Multiple ratios: Full, 16:9, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 9:16 - Portrait-and-landscape cinematic mode with 4:3 recording 【Beauty & Color】 - Skin smoothing and brightening beauty effects, rendered in real time with high-performance Metal — for both photos and video - Fine-tune with the color panel: brightness, contrast, saturation, grain, coarse grain and more - A range of filters and film-grain textures to give your shots more character 【Photo Editor】 Fine-tune every shot right after you capture it: - Text tool: horizontal or vertical layouts, multiple fonts, one-tap outlines and background colors - Smart eyedropper: pick any color straight from your photo for perfectly matched styling (Live Photos too) - Aspect-ratio fill: switch ratios and your image fills the crop frame automatically - Export in original quality, with date and location preserved 【Teleprompter】 No script memorizing for vlogs or pieces to camera: on-screen floating prompts with adjustable speed and font size let you speak smoothly right into the lens. 【Tap to Focus & Exposure Control】 Tap anywhere on screen for precise focus, swipe up or down to adjust exposure, and press and hold to lock focus and exposure (AE/AF Lock). 【Date & Location Watermark】 - Multiple time formats: 24-hour, 12-hour, US/Europe/Asia styles, ISO 8601 and more - Multiple location formats: city name, GPS coordinates, full address, altitude and more - Pin the watermark to any corner or drag it freely; adjustable opacity, lockable to prevent accidental moves, with custom text support 【Shooting Countdown】 3-, 5-, or 10-second timer, perfect for selfies and group photos. 【Audio Settings】 Choose mono or stereo, with AAC or Apple Lossless audio quality. 【Flexible Photo Saving】 - Merged: a single photo containing both camera views - Separate: the merged photo plus the original front and rear shots — 3 photos in total - Orientation and metadata handled just like the native camera 【More Details】 - Grid lines to help you compose, with customizable PiP border color and thickness - An easy onboarding guide, a clean and elegant interface, and smooth performance Have suggestions or feedback? Reach us anytime through the in-app "Feedback & Suggestions" feature.

About

Parallel

Features
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Capture the moment and your reaction. Or record once and get both portrait and landscape videos. Parallel gives you two ways to tell the whole story. RECORD ONCE. SAVE BOTH FORMATS. Dual mode uses your front or rear camera to record portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) videos simultaneously. Get separate files ready for vertical posts and widescreen sharing, with no need to record the moment again. TWO CAMERAS. ONE STORY. Record with the front and rear cameras together in a single video. Choose Picture in Picture, Split Screen, or Top and Bottom, then select portrait or landscape output. Capture what you see alongside your reaction, commentary, or demonstration. MAKE THE FRAME YOURS Move and resize the floating camera, choose a square or portrait shape, and swap which camera takes the main view. Remove the front-camera background to place yourself over the scene, with processing handled directly on your device. PREVIEW. SAVE. SHARE. Browse your recordings in the gallery, play them back, and save your favorites to Photos. Share either format individually or both videos together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your recordings stay on your device until you choose to save or share them. No account required. Available in English and Vietnamese. Simultaneous front and rear camera recording requires a compatible device.

Screenshots

BiLens4 screens
Parallel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BiLens at none against Parallel's 3. BiLens also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Parallel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). 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. Parallel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BiLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BiLens ships an update every 11 days, Parallel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BiLens versus Parallel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiLensParallel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaoYuan ZhengHoa Bui Duy

In-app purchases

None

BiLens

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Parallel

One-time3
  • 10 AI Moments$2.99
  • 50 AI Moments$12.99
  • 100 AI Moments$19.99

Questions

Is BiLens free?
BiLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parallel free?
Parallel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BiLens or Parallel have ads?
Neither BiLens nor Parallel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BiLens or Parallel?
BiLens ships an update every 11 days, and Parallel every 2 days. Most recently, BiLens was updated on October 25, 2026 and Parallel on October 24, 2026.

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