DuoLens vs REC LOOP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DuoLens
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Stop filming the same shot twice. DuoLens captures portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) video simultaneously ā in a single recording. Hit record once and get two perfectly synced files saved directly to your Photos library. BUILT FOR CREATORS Whether you post to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or YouTube ā you have both formats ready the moment you stop recording. No cropping. No re-filming. No wasted takes. FEATURES Ā· Simultaneous dual-orientation recording (9:16 + 16:9) Ā· Wide + Ultra Wide lens support Ā· Single lens mode (front and back camera) Ā· 4K and 1080p at 24, 30, or 60 fps Ā· MOV and MP4 file format options Ā· Real-time storage estimate Ā· Torch/flashlight control Ā· Two synced files saved to Photos instantly YOUR FOOTAGE STAYS YOURS No ads. No tracking. No account required. Everything stays on your device ā always. One purchase. Both formats. Every take. Need help - Want to say hi Email us - developer@minimetlab.com Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/minimetlab-policy/home Terms of Service - https://sites.google.com/view/minimetlab-terms/home
REC LOOP
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REC LOOP. Train within the limit. Repeat until it's your best. Keep only what matters. REC LOOP is a continuous recording app built around short countdowns and repeated takes. TRAINING ā Build the ability to perform within a time limit Set a time limit and practice fitting your performance into it ā speaking, performing, or playing an instrument within 10, 20, or 30 seconds. When one take ends, the next countdown starts immediately, giving you no time to stop and overthink. BEST TAKE ā Keep trying until you get the one Record the same performance over and over. Every repeat is another chance to capture the moment when everything comes together. A SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE YOUR TAKES Your takes are kept temporarily while you record. When you're finished, review them all and save only the ones you want to keep. No clutter. No hundreds of unnecessary videos. FEATURES ⢠Set the take length, rest time, and number of repeats, and the loop runs on its own ⢠A 3Ā·2Ā·1 countdown before each take ⢠Remaining seconds on screen, placed and sized however you like, and optionally written into the video ⢠A start sound that never ends up in your video ⢠Switch cameras and zoom, even while recording ⢠A built-in metronome with adjustable BPM ⢠Switch between 4K and HD ⢠Turn on the flashlight while you shoot
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC LOOP at none against DuoLens's 1. REC LOOP also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DuoLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REC LOOP asks for nothing beyond the download.
DuoLens ships an update every 2 months, REC LOOP every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DuoLens | REC LOOP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dung Vu | Junpei Okumura |
In-app purchases
DuoLens
- Lifetime$0.99
REC LOOP
No in-app purchases









