Comparison

SplitLens Dual Camera vs Double Lens

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

Head to head
About

SplitLens Dual Camera

Capture multiple perspectives simultaneously with this app, eliminating the need for a second camera or extensive editing. Its smart action capture feature starts and stops recording automatically with simple phone movements, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual-camera recording
  • Smart Action Capture for hands-free recording
  • Multiple shooting modes (Wide+Telephoto, PiP, Dual Separate)
  • Manual video controls (resolution, fps, zoom)
  • Reliability checks for device hardware
  • Direct saving to Photos app
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Your iPhone has multiple cameras. SplitLens lets you use them together. Capture the full play and the close-up. Record portrait and landscape in one take. Put yourself in the action with Picture-in-Picture. SplitLens gives one person the coverage that normally takes multiple cameras—right from the iPhone already in your hand. JUST LIFT. — SMART ACTION CAPTURE Long-press the record button. SplitLens goes to READY. Then let your hands do the rest: • Lift the phone level with the action — recording starts on its own • Drop the phone to your side — the clip stops and saves on its own • Every lift is a new clip. Every lower is a new file in Photos. Distinct haptics tell you READY, ROLLING, CUT, and STANDBY without ever looking at the screen. Built for sideline coaches, sports parents, ski moms, dog walkers, wedding guests, and content creators. FOUR WAYS TO SHOOT EVERY ANGLE • Wide + Telephoto — both rear lenses recording at once • Portrait + Landscape — capture both orientations from a single take • Picture-in-Picture — rear camera full screen, front camera as an inset • Dual Separate Files — two cameras, two files for post-production control MANUAL CONTROLS • 1080p and 4K resolution (device-dependent) • 24, 30, and 60fps (device-dependent) • Per-pane pinch-to-zoom with optional Link Zooms • Continuous autofocus and video stabilization SUBSCRIPTION • Choose Monthly or Annual before Premium access begins • Eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day full-access free trial with no watermark • The selected plan automatically renews at the displayed price after the trial unless cancelled • Prices are shown before purchase and may vary by country or region • There is no freemium tier. Without an active trial, subscription, or valid gift entitlement, camera access is locked • Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings DEVICE REQUIREMENTS MultiCam requires iPhone XS or later (except iPhone XR). 4K MultiCam requires iPhone 11 Pro or later. Smart Action Capture works on every supported device. Recordings save straight to your Photos app — no accounts, no uploads, no cloud required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://splitlens.app/privacy

About

Double Lens

Record video simultaneously with two iPhone cameras, capturing both your reaction and the scene. Seamlessly merge these clips into a single, shareable video with various layouts directly within the app. Ideal for creators documenting experiences from multiple perspectives.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual-camera recording
  • Front and rear camera options
  • Multiple video layout options
  • Independent focus, exposure, and zoom
  • Integrated video editing
  • Direct export to Photos
Features
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DoubleLens films with two iPhone cameras at the same time — front and back, or two rear lenses — so you never miss either side of the moment. Record your reaction and what you're filming. Capture the scene and yourself. Then turn both clips into a single, ready-to-share video, right in the app. FREE, WITH NO TIME LIMIT • Pick any two cameras: ultra wide, wide, telephoto, or front • Film both at once, vertical and horizontal • Picture-in-picture and photo mode • No recording time limit, no account, no sign-up • 1080p 30fps, with the DoubleLens watermark on exported layouts WHILE YOU FILM • Independent focus, exposure and zoom on each view • Synced white balance and exposure between rear cameras • Grid, level and crop guide • Save a ready-made layout straight out of the camera DOUBLELENS PRO • 1080p 60fps and 4K 30fps — 4K 60fps when both views share the same lens • Save each camera as a separate clip • Keep the full uncropped frame to reframe later • Wider 16:9 when both views share the same lens • Remove the DoubleLens watermark BUILT-IN EDITING • Choose the layout after the shot: Double View, Landscape, Duo, Selfie • Drag the inset anywhere, swap background and inset • The matching clip is found automatically • Black or white background • Export straight to Photos MADE FOR CREATORS • Vlogs, reactions, tutorials, travel, sports, interviews • Clean, distraction-free interface • Your videos never leave your device — no account needed DoubleLens Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, both including a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, or as a one-time purchase that never renews. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.adrelanine.com/doublelens-privacy Requires an iPhone that supports multi-camera recording (iPhone XS / XR or newer).

Screenshots

SplitLens Dual Camera4 screens
Double Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double Lens at none against SplitLens Dual Camera's 2. Double Lens also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. SplitLens Dual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Double Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SplitLens Dual Camera versus Double Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitLens Dual CameraDouble Lens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPG PicturesAdre Corp

Customer experience

SplitLens Dual Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Double Lens

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SplitLens Dual Camera

Subscriptions2
  • SplitLens Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SplitLens Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Double Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitLens Dual Camera free?
SplitLens Dual Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Double Lens free?
Double Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitLens Dual Camera or Double Lens have ads?
SplitLens Dual Camera shows ads; Double Lens does not.
Which is updated more often, SplitLens Dual Camera or Double Lens?
SplitLens Dual Camera ships an update every 4 days, and Double Lens every 4 days. Most recently, SplitLens Dual Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and Double Lens on October 16, 2026.

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