Comparison

Dual Video Camera vs Vivid

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

Head to head
About

Dual Video Camera

Features
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Dual Video Camera: EveryFrame is built for creators who want a faster way to film for multiple platforms without repeating the same take. The app records once and creates two aligned outputs at the same time: 9:16 vertical and 16:9 horizontal. Instead of choosing one format and rebuilding the second version later, you get both from a single recording session. The advantage is consistency. Because both versions come from the exact same take, your timing, delivery, and message stay identical across formats. You can stay focused on performance while Dual Video Camera: EveryFrame handles the format split in the background. This is especially useful when you want to publish quickly and keep quality high without adding extra editing steps. Dual Video Camera: EveryFrame is designed to reduce common workflow friction: no duplicate takes for vertical and horizontal versions no manual reframing just to fit another aspect ratio no extra export roundtrips to create a second deliverable You film once, then export both versions ready to publish: 9:16 vertical for short-form channels and 16:9 horizontal for widescreen platforms. The result is a cleaner production flow with less overhead between recording and publishing. Whether you create talking-head videos, lessons, product explainers, ad creatives, social clips, or client content, Dual Video Camera: EveryFrame helps you produce cross-platform video faster. It is useful for solo creators, teams, educators, founders, and marketers who need reliable output in both orientations without slowing down. For advanced setups, Pro unlocks additional tools like teleprompter support, 4K, 60 fps, and higher-quality export options. These features give you more control when needed, while the core workflow stays simple: one take, two formats, ready to ship. If your process regularly requires both vertical and horizontal video, Dual Video Camera: EveryFrame helps you keep production efficient and consistent. Record once, get both 9:16 vertical and 16:9 horizontal, and move from idea to publish-ready footage with less editing friction and fewer retakes. https://www.notion.so/dustinspyra/EveryFrame-Terms-of-use-345f708db4728093a64ccde6bfa98c07?source=copy_link

About

Vivid

Features
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Vivid — Video Player for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch Play the videos on your NAS, PC or device, just as they are. No copying first. Stream straight from a NAS or PC on the same Wi-Fi network. WHAT YOU CAN DO ā–  Play straight from your NAS Connect over SMB to your NAS (Synology, QNAP and more) or a PC shared folder and stream your videos. Nothing is stored on your device, so even huge files start playing right away, and read-ahead keeps seeking quick. ā–  Your whole library at a glance Thumbnails are created automatically, so your videos line up in a clear, easy-to-browse grid. You can even set your favorite scene as a video's thumbnail. ā–  Every control in one place Skip back or forward 10 seconds, scrub with the slider, change playback speed, switch subtitle and audio tracks, add bookmarks and build playlists, all right from the player. ā–  Pick up right where you left off Vivid remembers where you stopped, so Continue Watching gets you back in one tap. History shows how far you got in every video. ā–  Playlists for back-to-back viewing Line up videos in the order you like and play them one after another. ā–  MKV, 4K and disc images Play MKV and many other formats. With Pro, play 4K video and unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray ISO files as they are, with chapter navigation and subtitle and audio switching. ā–  In sync across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV Playback position, bookmarks, history and registered folders sync through iCloud. Start on your iPhone and finish on your iPad or Apple TV. ā–  Watch on Apple Watch Open your iPhone library from your wrist and play videos on Apple Watch. ā–  Jellyfin and Emby (Pro) Connect your Jellyfin or Emby server and play from its library. ā–  Offline and casting (Pro) Take videos with you for offline playback, or cast to Chromecast and other TVs. ā–  Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. Safety Mode hides locked folders from your lists. ā–  Try it right away Vivid includes a demo video that walks you through the player, so you can explore it even without a NAS. SUPPORTED FORMATS MP4 / MOV / M4V / MKV / WebM / AVI / WMV / FLV / TS / M2TS / VOB / 3GP and more ISO (unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray disc images, Pro) * Playback depends on the file and your device. GREAT FOR • Anyone who keeps a video collection on a NAS or PC • Watching the same library on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • Playing DVD and Blu-ray ISO files as they are • Jellyfin and Emby home server users PRICING Try every Pro feature free for the first 7 days. Watching videos from local storage and SMB stays free. (Free version: ads shown; 1 local and 1 SMB registered folder, 5 folder bookmarks and 1 playlist) Pro (one-time purchase) removes ads and unlocks Jellyfin / Emby, 4K, ISO playback, offline playback, casting, unlimited playlists, automatic play-next, and unlimited registered folders and bookmarks. No subscription. Quad-A Digital

Screenshots

Dual Video Camera4 screens
Vivid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dual Video Camera at every 3 days against Vivid's every 11 days. Vivid's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dual Video Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Vivid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual Video Camera ships an update every 3 days, Vivid every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dual Video Camera versus Vivid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual Video CameraVivid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin Jan Spyrayuya takahara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dual Video Camera

Subscriptions2
  • EveryFrame Pro Yearly$1.991 Year
  • EveryFrame Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
1 purchases

Vivid

One-time1
  • Vivid Pro (One-Time Purchase)$9.99

Questions

Is Dual Video Camera free?
Dual Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivid free?
Vivid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dual Video Camera or Vivid have ads?
Neither Dual Video Camera nor Vivid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dual Video Camera or Vivid?
Dual Video Camera ships an update every 3 days, and Vivid every 11 days. Most recently, Dual Video Camera was updated on October 7, 2026 and Vivid on October 24, 2026.

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