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SplitRig — dual camera app for iPhone SplitRig

Comparison

SplitRig vs Mixcam

A polished subscription app vs a free indie one. The free one wins on almost every axis.

TL;DR

Mixcam markets aggressive App Store screenshots but locks most features behind a $9.99/month subscription. Without paying, recordings are watermarked, capped at short durations, and missing layout transitions. SplitRig is fully free with no in-app purchases, no watermark forced on output, no recording time cap, and includes features Mixcam still asks money for — Apple Watch app, AirPods Camera Remote, GPS speedometer overlay, Face Mode segmentation. Unless you specifically want what Mixcam paywalls, SplitRig wins on value.

Feature
SplitRig
Mixcam
Price
Free — no IAP, no ads, no subscription
$9.99/month subscription required for full features
Watermark on output
Optional, off by default
Forced on free tier
Recording time limit
None — records until storage fills
Capped on free tier
Layout transitions during recording
Yes — switch mid-shot without stopping
Subscription-gated
Layout modes
4 (PiP, Split Screen, Single, Face Mode)
Similar count, different naming
Background removal
Face Mode — Neural Engine, on-device
Available with subscription
GPS speedometer overlay
Free, baked into recording
Not offered
Apple Watch companion
Free, full control
Not offered
AirPods Camera Remote
Yes (iOS 26 + H2 chip)
Not offered
iPhone 16 Camera Control button
Full integration
Basic
Privacy
On-device only — no account, no cloud
Account required

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • Free, with no in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads. Every feature is unlocked at first launch.
  • No forced watermark and no recording time cap on the free tier (which IS the only tier).
  • Eight live overlay widgets — GPS speedometer, distance, altitude, pace, goal gauge, sound level, watermark, duration — that Mixcam doesn't offer at any tier.
  • Apple Watch companion + AirPods Camera Remote. Mixcam offers neither.
  • No account required. SplitRig is fully on-device — your video and location never leave your iPhone.

Where Mixcam has the edge

Being honest builds trust. Here's where the other app does it better.

  • Mixcam's App Store screenshots and onboarding polish look more "designed" than SplitRig's purely functional UI.
  • If you want a paid product because you trust paid products more than free ones, Mixcam fits that mental model.

Common questions

Why is SplitRig free when Mixcam costs $9.99 per month?
Different business models. Mixcam runs a subscription. SplitRig is built by a solo indie developer in Tokyo with no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no account. Every feature is unlocked at first launch and stays unlocked.
Does SplitRig watermark recordings like Mixcam's free tier?
No. SplitRig's watermark is off by default and entirely optional. There is no free tier vs paid tier. Every export is full-resolution and unwatermarked unless you explicitly turn the watermark on yourself.
Does SplitRig have everything Mixcam paywalls?
SplitRig has the four major layouts (PiP, Split Screen, Single, Face Mode background removal), eight live GPS / metrics overlays, an Apple Watch companion, AirPods Camera Remote, and iPhone 16 Camera Control integration. All free. Mixcam does not offer GPS overlays or the Apple Watch app at any tier; its other features are subscription-gated.

Pick SplitRig if

You don't want to subscribe to record dual-camera footage. You want all features unlocked from day one. You care about privacy.

Pick Mixcam if

You specifically want a subscription product, or you found a Mixcam-only feature that genuinely matters to your shoot.

See more: full comparison of every dual-camera iPhone app for iPhone 17 Pro

Built by one developer. For creators who don't compromise.

No subscriptions, no ads, no accounts — and the price stays zero. The next time the moment matters, hit record once and capture every angle.

I'm in — get SplitRig free