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SplitRig: dual camera app for iPhone SplitRig

Comparison

SplitRig vs BeautyCam

A dedicated dual-camera recorder vs a beauty app that adds dual capture alongside filters and effects.

TL;DR

BeautyCam by Meitu is a popular beauty and selfie app that has topped the Photo and Video chart on the Japan App Store. It includes a dual-camera mode (highlighted in its Korean App Store subtitle). SplitRig is a dedicated dual-camera recorder. The difference is focus. BeautyCam is a beautifier first: the mode appears to offer a fixed PiP position, and it can lag on longer clips. SplitRig is built from the ground up for dual capture: four layouts (PiP with a movable bubble, Split Screen, Single, Face Mode background removal), eight live overlays, Apple Watch and AirPods control, Iron Stream thermal management, and Full HD 1080p default with up to 4K on the rear camera. SplitRig is 100% free with no subscription; BeautyCam is free to download, with VIP subscription tiers for its premium features. If you want beautification and filters, BeautyCam is strong. If recording both cameras is the job, SplitRig wins.

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SplitRig
BeautyCam
Primary purpose
Dedicated dual-camera recorder
Beauty/selfie camera with a dual capture mode
Price
Free, no IAP, no ads, no subscription
Free to download; VIP subscription tiers (pricing varies)
Max recording resolution
1080pFULL HD

both cameras

4KULTRA HD

rear camera

Not published in listing
Layout modes
4 (PiP movable, Split Screen, Single, Face Mode)
PiP (position appears fixed, no split screen)
Background removal (no green screen)
Face Mode: Neural Engine on-device
Not offered in its dual-camera mode
Live GPS speed / distance / altitude overlays
8 overlays baked into recording
None
Apple Watch companion app
Full control (record, layout, zoom)
No
AirPods Camera Remote (iOS 26 + H2)
Yes
No
iPhone 16 Camera Control button
Full integration
No
Thermal management
Iron Stream: scales down gracefully
No equivalent
Built-in beautifier and filters
Not offered (recorder, not editor)
Yes, extensive
Capture smoothness
Purpose-built, smooth capture
The mode can lag on longer clips

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • Built for dual capture from the ground up. SplitRig is a dedicated recorder; BeautyCam is a beauty app that added the mode. The difference shows in layout flexibility, capture smoothness, and feature depth.
  • Four layout modes with a movable PiP bubble, adjustable Split Screen, and Face Mode background removal. BeautyCam appears to offer a fixed PiP with no split screen.
  • Eight live overlays baked into the recording (GPS speed, distance, altitude, pace, and more). BeautyCam has none.
  • Apple Watch companion, AirPods Camera Remote, and iPhone 16 Camera Control button. BeautyCam offers none of these.
  • 100% free with no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads. BeautyCam is free to download, with VIP subscription tiers for its premium features.
Split Screen: the Tokyo skyline over a rooftop selfie, shot on SplitRig
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Shot on SplitRig. Split Screen.

The Tokyo skyline above, a rooftop selfie below.

Where BeautyCam has the edge

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

  • Built-in beautifier with extensive filters and effects. If beautification during selfie capture is your priority, BeautyCam is purpose-built for that. SplitRig is a recorder, not a beauty editor.
  • Photo editing suite with AI beautification, AI photo tools, AI Wardrobe try-on, and retro analog-camera looks. If you want to edit photos in the same app, BeautyCam covers that.
  • Strong presence in Asian markets. BeautyCam has ranked #1 in the Photo and Video category on the Japan App Store (August 2026), with 4.6 to 4.8 star ratings across the US and Japan storefronts.

Common questions

Is BeautyCam dual camera free?
BeautyCam is free to download and includes the mode, but it offers VIP subscription tiers (pricing varies by region and plan) for its premium features. SplitRig is 100% free with no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Every feature is unlocked at first launch.
BeautyCam vs SplitRig for dual-camera recording?
BeautyCam is a beauty and selfie app whose dual capture mode has a PiP position that appears fixed. SplitRig is a dedicated recorder with four layouts (movable PiP, Split Screen, Single, Face Mode background removal), eight live overlays, Apple Watch and AirPods control, and Full HD 1080p default with up to 4K on the rear camera. SplitRig is fully free; BeautyCam offers VIP subscription tiers.
Which app has better dual-camera quality?
SplitRig records at Full HD 1080p by default with up to 4K on the rear camera. BeautyCam does not publish its recording resolution. The mode can lag on longer clips, while SplitRig is purpose-built for smooth capture with Iron Stream thermal management for long sessions.
Does BeautyCam have Split Screen or Face Mode?
No. BeautyCam appears to offer a fixed picture-in-picture in its dual capture mode, with no split screen. SplitRig offers four layouts: PiP with a movable bubble, Split Screen with an adjustable 30/70 to 70/30 ratio, Single Camera, and Face Mode (Neural Engine background removal, no green screen).

Pick SplitRig if

You want a dedicated recorder with movable PiP, four layouts, live GPS overlays, Apple Watch and AirPods control, and thermal management, all free with no subscription.

Pick BeautyCam if

You primarily want a beauty and selfie camera with filters, and recording both cameras is a secondary need.