Comparison

ReShoot vs Duoptra

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

Head to head
About

ReShoot

Capture the passage of time with a ghost overlay of past photos. Easily line up shots to create side-by-side "Then vs. Now" comparisons, perfect for tracking growth, progress, or seasonal changes. Save and share your evolving memories.

Highlights
  • Ghost overlay for precise photo alignment
  • Automatic side-by-side comparisons
  • Timeline of changes
  • Location-based photo gallery
  • Shareable comparison exports
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts or cloud storage
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ReShoot — Time machine for your camera. Point your phone at any spot and instantly see a ghost overlay of the last photo you took there. Line up your shot, tap the shutter, and get an automatic side-by-side comparison showing how things changed. GHOST OVERLAY Stand anywhere you've photographed before and ReShoot finds your old photo using GPS and compass direction. A transparent ghost appears over your live camera so you can line up the exact same shot. THEN vs NOW COMPARISONS Every time you retake a photo, ReShoot generates a side-by-side comparison. See the "Then" and "Now" with an exact timeline showing how much time passed — minutes, days, months, or years. LOCATION GALLERY Browse every photo you've ever taken at your current spot, organized by date. Filter by time range and tap any photo to use it as your ghost overlay. SHARE & EXPORT Save comparisons to your photo library or share them instantly via Messages, Instagram, AirDrop, or any app on your phone. PERFECT FOR • Parents watching kids grow at the same spots • Fitness progress in the same mirror • Construction & renovation progress • Real estate before & after • Seasonal landscape changes • Travel — revisit the same views years later PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your device. One purchase, yours forever.

About

Duoptra

Capture professional-quality video with simultaneous front and back camera recording. Offers advanced manual controls, pro video formats like ProRes, and built-in editing tools for filmmakers and content creators.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual-camera recording
  • Pro video formats (ProRes, H.265, H.264)
  • Manual ISO, shutter speed, and exposure controls
  • Advanced monitoring tools (waveform, focus peaking)
  • Built-in video trimming and cropping
  • 4K resolution at up to 60fps
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Duoptra is a professional dual-camera app designed for filmmakers, content creators, and anyone who wants full manual control over their iPhone and iPad camera. DUAL CAMERA RECORDING Record from front and back cameras simultaneously. A draggable, resizable picture-in-picture window lets you frame both angles in real-time. Perfect for vlogs, reactions, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes content. PRO VIDEO FORMATS Choose the codec and container that fits your workflow: - H.265 (HEVC) in MOV or MP4 - H.264 (AVC) in MOV or MP4 - Apple ProRes 422 - Apple ProRes 4444 Shoot in resolutions from 720p to 4K at up to 60fps. Dynamic bitrate adapts to your selected codec and resolution for optimal file size and quality. PROFESSIONAL MONITORING TOOLS - Waveform Monitor: Real-time luminance display with overexposure detection - Zebra Overlay: GPU-accelerated animated stripes highlighting overexposed areas - Focus Peaking: Metal-powered edge detection with red highlight overlay - Audio Meter: Stereo level bars with peak hold indicators and dB scale - Rule-of-Thirds Grid: Compose your shots with precision FULL MANUAL CONTROLS - ISO / Gain: Switch between auto and manual with a precise slider - Shutter Speed: From 1/8000s to 1/4s with real-time display - Exposure Bias: Fine-tune exposure from -3.0 to +3.0 EV - Zoom: Pinch or use the scroll wheel, from 1x to 10x with haptic feedback - Tap-to-Focus with visual indicator - Flash toggle - Audio gain adjustment - Video stabilization - Low-light boost BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR - Trim your clips with start and end handles - Crop with an 8-handle overlay and aspect ratio lock - Scale up to 5x, pan, rotate in 90-degree steps - Flip horizontal or vertical - View metadata: resolution, codec, duration, frame rate LIBRARY Browse your videos and photos organized by day. Multi-select and delete in bulk. Pull to refresh. Designed for iPhone. Terms of Use: https://mercandalli.com/ios/apps/terms-of-use/Duoptra%20Dual%20Camera

Screenshots

ReShoot3 screens
Duoptra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReShoot at 5.0 against Duoptra's 3.8. ReShoot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Duoptra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Duoptra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ReShoot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReShoot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReShoot ships an update every 5 days, Duoptra every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReShoot versus Duoptra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReShootDuoptra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB41 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAnnie CohenJonathan Mercandalli

Customer experience

ReShoot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Duoptra

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

ReShoot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Duoptra

Subscriptions3
  • Full version3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Full Access Pass3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full Access Pass3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days

Questions

Is ReShoot free?
ReShoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duoptra free?
Duoptra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReShoot or Duoptra?
ReShoot is rated higher. ReShoot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Duoptra averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do ReShoot or Duoptra have ads?
Duoptra shows ads; ReShoot does not.
Which is updated more often, ReShoot or Duoptra?
ReShoot ships an update every 5 days, and Duoptra every 2 days. Most recently, ReShoot was updated on October 28, 2026 and Duoptra on October 31, 2026.

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