DualShotCam vs Vigil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DualShotCam
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DualShot helps you work with both a horizontal (4:3) and vertical (3:4) framing in a single capture flow. Use the main view for one orientation, and watch the live picture‑in‑picture window for the other—so you can judge composition at a glance. PHOTOS • Tap the shutter once; two cropped stills are saved to your library (landscape and portrait aspect ratios). • Optional HDR on supported devices. • Flash cycles Off / Auto / On (rear camera). VIDEO • Start recording; when you stop, two exported clips are added to Photos—one cropped for portrait framing, one for landscape framing. • Torch for video mode (rear camera). • Recording duration shown at the top. GENERAL • Photo / video mode with quick icon switching at the bottom right. • Timer: Off, 3 s, or 10 s. • Front / rear camera, pinch to zoom, tap to focus and set exposure point, optional composition grid. • Works in portrait and landscape device orientations. DualShot is built for anyone who wants to plan one scene with two crop mindsets. It uses Camera and Photos access; video adds Microphone when needed. Thank you for trying DualShot—and happy shooting! Questions or feedback? Reach out via the developer contact on the App Store listing.
Vigil
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Vigil is a camera built for moments when protecting a recording matters. Start recording quickly with the rear camera, front camera, or—on supported iPhones—both cameras at once. Every completed recording is automatically stored in Vigil Vault, protected by Face ID or your iPhone passcode. Choose where additional copies are saved: • Photos • A private Vigil folder in your Google Drive • iCloud Drive, accessible from your other Apple devices Vigil also includes: • Screen Curtain for a discreet, dimmed recording view while keeping recording indicators and controls available • Action Button and Shortcuts support for faster access • A configurable SOS button that hands your chosen number to the iPhone calling interface • Sharing with an optional Vigil overlay, timestamp, and recording details Cloud copies begin after a recording is completed. Availability and upload time depend on your connection and cloud-provider settings. Vigil is not an emergency service and does not guarantee recovery, authenticity, or admissibility. Always follow local recording and privacy laws.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DualShotCam at 16.0 against Vigil's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DualShotCam | Vigil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert Canbaz | Karthik Mahadevan B.V. |
In-app purchases
DualShotCam
No in-app purchases
Vigil
No in-app purchases









