Comparison

Bothie vs Parallel

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

Head to head
About

Bothie

Capture both sides of your experience simultaneously with front and back cameras. This app offers unique layouts and editing tools, allowing you to create compelling photos and videos without switching between cameras. It's designed for seamless sharing and creative expression.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Multiple layout options (stacked, side-by-side, picture-in-picture)
  • Creator Mode for versatile video export
  • Teleprompter for script reading
  • Live filters with adjustable strength
  • Lock Screen camera access
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Capture both sides of the moment. Bothie shoots with your front and back cameras at the same time, so your reaction and the view in front of you land in one photo or video. Designed for iPhone Duo. Works on every iPhone and iPad. On iPhone Duo, each camera gets its own side of the fold, and the layout follows as you fold and unfold. Get the concert and your face when the lights go down. The game-winning play and the crowd going wild. A selfie and the sunset, together. No flipping cameras, no missed shots. NEW: FASTER TO THE MOMENT • Lock Screen camera: shoot without unlocking from a Lock Screen control, the Camera Control or the Action button (iOS 18 or later) • Scan QR codes: point the rear camera at a code and tap to open its link • Siri and Shortcuts: open Photo, Video or Creator mode with your voice NEW: CREATOR MODE Record once, post everywhere. Creator mode saves one take as a 9:16 video and a 16:9 video, each with both cameras. • Pick 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 or 4:5 and see exactly what gets saved • Teleprompter: read your script by the lens; it never shows up in the video • Switch layouts, swap cameras or go full screen while you record, and pause without stopping • Reaction: play any video in the rear camera's place and record yourself watching • Edit in the gallery: keep, cut out, split and mute, then add captions made on your iPhone or typed yourself • Countdown, focus and exposure lock, 24 fps, and photos from your video Creator mode is part of Bothie Pro. Open it and set it up for free. WHAT YOU GET • Front and back cameras at once: two big live previews, one shutter • Stacked, side by side or picture in picture: swap which camera comes first with one tap, and your saved photos and videos keep the same layout • Save each side separately: export front and back as two files when you want them apart • Live filters with adjustable strength: Warm, Cool, Soft, Vivid, Film, Fade and Mono, applied to both cameras • Photo editor: crop, rotate, filters, adjustments and Markup drawing. Edits save as a new copy • Self-timer, torch and rear zoom for hands-free shots and dark rooms • 0.5× ultra wide lens, tap to focus, and 4K and 60 fps video. Shoot with the volume buttons or Camera Control, or open Bothie from Control Center (on supported devices) • Pro camera controls: Enhanced light in Video mode and automatic Night low-light boost on supported devices • Portrait, landscape and Split View on iPhone and iPad • Available in 10 languages; switch anytime in Settings PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. Your captures stay on your device until you save or share them. Bothie can only add to your Photos library; it can't see your existing photos. BOTHIE PRO Free includes unlimited photos and videos, every filter and the core editing tools, with a small Bothie watermark. Pro removes the watermark and adds Creator mode, Enhanced light in Video mode and Night on supported devices, plus the advanced editing tools Warmth, Highlights, Shadows and Vignette. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscription terms: • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically at the price of your selected plan unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within those final 24 hours. • Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew anytime in your Apple Account settings. Shooting with both cameras at once needs an iPhone or iPad that supports multi-camera capture. On other devices Bothie works as a single camera. Terms of Use: https://bothie.zzstudio.bid/terms?l=en Privacy Policy: https://bothie.zzstudio.bid/privacy?l=en

About

Parallel

Features
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Capture the moment and your reaction. Or record once and get both portrait and landscape videos. Parallel gives you two ways to tell the whole story. RECORD ONCE. SAVE BOTH FORMATS. Dual mode uses your front or rear camera to record portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) videos simultaneously. Get separate files ready for vertical posts and widescreen sharing, with no need to record the moment again. TWO CAMERAS. ONE STORY. Record with the front and rear cameras together in a single video. Choose Picture in Picture, Split Screen, or Top and Bottom, then select portrait or landscape output. Capture what you see alongside your reaction, commentary, or demonstration. MAKE THE FRAME YOURS Move and resize the floating camera, choose a square or portrait shape, and swap which camera takes the main view. Remove the front-camera background to place yourself over the scene, with processing handled directly on your device. PREVIEW. SAVE. SHARE. Browse your recordings in the gallery, play them back, and save your favorites to Photos. Share either format individually or both videos together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your recordings stay on your device until you choose to save or share them. No account required. Available in English and Vietnamese. Simultaneous front and rear camera recording requires a compatible device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buddyapp.net/apps/parallel/privacy

Screenshots

Bothie4 screens
Parallel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bothie and Parallel are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Bothie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Parallel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bothie versus Parallel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBothieParallel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerduc tranHoa Bui Duy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bothie

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$27.99
3 purchases

Parallel

Subscriptions2
  • Parallel Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Parallel Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Parallel Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Bothie free?
Bothie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parallel free?
Parallel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bothie or Parallel have ads?
Neither Bothie nor Parallel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bothie or Parallel?
Bothie ships an update every 2 days, and Parallel every 2 days. Most recently, Bothie was updated on November 10, 2026 and Parallel on November 6, 2026.

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