Comparison

Double Camera vs Sidecam

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

Head to head
About

Double Camera

Features
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Double Camera films with your iPhone's front and back cameras at the same time, so the moment and your reaction to it end up in one shot. TWO WAYS TO FRAME IT - Picture in picture: drag the small window anywhere, pinch to resize - Split screen: both cameras share the frame, side by side FEELS LIKE THE CAMERA YOU ALREADY KNOW - Tap to focus, slide to adjust exposure - One tap swaps which camera is the big one - Everything saves straight to your photo library - Share what you just shot with one tap FREE - Both layouts, picture in picture and split screen - Video clips: 30 seconds in picture in picture, 20 seconds in split screen - Photos in picture in picture - Tap to focus and exposure on both cameras DOUBLE CAMERA PRO - Record as long as you like - HD video - Move and resize the picture in picture window - Photos in split screen - 2x and 5x rear zoom - Remove the corner watermark Double Camera Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed weekly, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://chuanqiao1128.github.io/dualcam-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://chuanqiao1128.github.io/dualcam-legal/terms.html

About

Sidecam

This app provides a dedicated camera for professional use, keeping work-related photos and videos separate from your personal library. It offers advanced camera features, organized storage, and cloud backup options for enhanced privacy and control.

Highlights
  • Dedicated work camera
  • Separated photo library
  • Advanced camera controls (MP, 4K video, grid)
  • Organized sessions and folders
  • Cloud backup to iCloud Drive
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Sidecam is your separate camera for work: professional photos and videos kept apart from your personal photo library. Sidecam never touches the Photos app and cannot read your camera roll. What you capture at work stays in the app, organized and under your control. A FULL CAMERA • True 24 or 48 MP, with every iPhone lens and zoom that behaves just like the native camera • 4K video with flash, lens selection and a digital-crop warning • Level, grid and exposure lock for consistent shots ORGANIZED ON ITS OWN • Every work session groups itself — no albums to create by hand • Folders per client, site, case or project, plus reusable tags • Import the work photos you already have in Photos or Files and keep everything together in one app. YOUR BACKUP, IN YOUR CLOUD • Your entire work library mirrored to iCloud Drive (or any folder you choose): browsable folders and dates on any device • Optimize storage: originals stay in the cloud to free up space on your iPhone • Nothing is ever deleted from the cloud: removed items go to a trash folder in iCloud REAL PRIVACY • No accounts, no servers, no data collection • Optional Face ID lock for your library Built for healthcare, inspections, construction, real estate, workshops and any professional who takes photos on the job and wants to keep their personal library clean.

Screenshots

Double Camera4 screens
Sidecam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidecam at none against Double Camera's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Double Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sidecam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Double Camera versus Sidecam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble CameraSidecam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeAwake LimitedFrancisco Nunes de Abreu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Double Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Double Camera Pro$0.997 Days
  • Double Camera Pro$2.991 Month
  • Double Camera Pro$24.991 Year
None

Sidecam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Double Camera free?
Double Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sidecam free?
Sidecam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Double Camera or Sidecam have ads?
Neither Double Camera nor Sidecam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Double Camera or Sidecam?
Double Camera ships an update every 2 days, and Sidecam every 2 days. Most recently, Double Camera was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sidecam on September 17, 2026.

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