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SplitRig vs DoubleTake

Two dual-camera iPhone apps, very different scopes: SplitRig is fully free with every feature unlocked; DoubleTake keeps to two layouts, with optional in-app purchases.

In short

For most creators, SplitRig is the stronger pick. It records the rear camera in up to 4K at 30 fps on supported iPhones, where DoubleTake lists 1080p as its maximum, and adds 60 fps at 1080p in Action Cam (DoubleTake offers 24, 25 and 30 fps). It is fully free with no in-app purchases, with four layout modes (vs two), seven live metrics burned into the video, Apple Watch + AirPods remote, the iPhone 16 Camera Control button, and a smart recording engine tuned for pro-grade performance. DoubleTake (published by Bending Spoons, originally made by FiLMiC) keeps things simple: two layouts, free to download with optional in-app purchases. DoubleTake suits a quick front-and-rear shot; SplitRig is built for creators who record regularly.

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The top 5 SplitRig vs DoubleTake

  • Best resolution

    4K at 30 fps

    1080p

  • Highest frame rate

    60 fps in Action Cam

    30 fps

  • Layouts

    4 layouts

    2 layouts

  • Live overlays

    7 live metrics

    Not stated

  • Price

    Free no ads, no subscription

    From $0.99 a week

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  • Saved fileOne synced fileComposite or separate
  • LensesEvery lensAny lens pair
  • StabilizationOff, Standard, StableNot stated
  • TeleprompterBuilt inNot stated
  • AudioUSB-C and Lightning micsNot stated
  • Hands-free control4 ways Watch, AirPods, Camera Control, volume buttonsNot stated
  • Crash-safe savingSaved as it recordsNot stated
  • Time limitNoneNot stated
  • Focus and exposureTap, slider, lockPer-camera lock
  • WatermarkRemovable free, one tapNot stated
  • AdsNoneNot stated
  • Account and privacyNo accountNot stated
  • DevicesiPhone 11 and lateriPhone XS / XR and later

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • Higher recording quality: the rear camera in up to 4K (40 Mbps at 30 fps) on supported iPhones, where DoubleTake lists 1080p as its maximum, and Action Cam at 60 fps with the steadiest stabilization level.
  • Face Mode background removal: for talking-head + B-roll content, this single feature replaces a green screen setup.
  • Live GPS speedometer, altitude and distance overlays baked into the recording, with no editor needed.
  • Apple Watch companion app: start, stop, change layout, zoom from your wrist. Critical for cyclists, runners, snowboarders.
  • Built on a smart recording engine. SplitRig is tuned with Apple's native camera features to give the best professional performance possible, with no time limit, and it saves your video as it records.
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.

What DoubleTake is built for

Every app has its focus. Here is what DoubleTake is designed around, so you can pick the right tool for each shot.

  • A long-established name. DoubleTake was created by FiLMiC, the company behind Filmic Pro, is now published by Bending Spoons, and has been featured by Apple.
  • Multi-lens shooting: DoubleTake can pair two different lenses, for example the Ultra Wide and the Telephoto, to capture an establishing shot and a close-up of the same subject at once.
  • Built for shot / reverse shot filmmaking: place one iPhone between two people to capture both sides of a conversation, with focus and exposure you can set and lock on each camera.

Dual camera apps compared, spec by spec

  • SplitRig

    Max resolution
    4K at 30 fps, 40 Mbps, rear camera on supported iPhonesthe Picture in Picture or Split Screen file is 4K; the front keeps its own resolution
    Frame rates
    24 or 30 fps; 60 fps at 1080p in Action Cam24 fps is the cinematic, coolest-running choice
    Saved file
    One synced file, straight to Photos as recorded (.mov)no export step, no re-compression
    Layouts
    Picture in Picture, Split Screen, Face Mode, Single CameraPicture in Picture as a Rectangle or a Circle; Face Mode: live background removal, any photo as backdrop; Split Screen 30 to 70%
    Lenses
    Every lens and zoom level, 0.5x ultra wide to telephotoon iPhones that have those lenses; Action Cam supports 0.5x
    Stabilization
    Off, Standard or Stable on the rear, chosen per modeAction Cam uses the iPhone's top tier; a 16:9 front is always stabilized
    Teleprompter
    Built in; script visible only to you, never in the video
    Audio
    USB-C and Lightning mics, wireless kits via receiver, 48 kHzhot-swap mid-recording; music keeps playing
    Hands-free control
    Apple Watch app, AirPods shutter, Camera Control, volume buttonsAirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro 3 on iOS 26; Camera Control on iPhones with it
    Live overlays
    Seven live metrics burned in: GPS speedometer, pace, distance, altitude and morealso duration, sound level and goal gauge, plus the SplitRig logo
    Long-shoot performance
    Smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera featuresfor pro-grade performance, with no time limit
    Crash-safe saving
    Written as it records; interrupted takes return on a recovery card2 s fragments: a take is kept up to its last couple of seconds
    Time limit
    No time limit, at any resolution
    Focus and exposure
    Tap to focus, exposure slider, hold to lock focus and exposure
    Watermark
    SplitRig logo, removable free in one tap
    Price
    Free; no subscription, no in-app purchases, every feature works from first launch
    Ads
    No ads
    Account and privacy
    No account; no tracking, everything stays on the iPhone
    Devices
    iPhone 11 and later, iOS 26 or later

  • DoubleTake

    Max resolution
    1080p, its stated multi-cam maximum
    Frame rates
    24, 25 or 30 fps
    Saved file
    One composite file or separate files per camera
    Layouts
    Movable PiP or 50/50 split screen
    Lenses
    Any front and rear lens pair, ultra wide and tele included
    Stabilization
    Not stated
    Teleprompter
    Not stated
    Audio
    Not stated
    Hands-free control
    Not stated
    Live overlays
    Not stated
    Long-shoot performance
    Not stated
    Crash-safe saving
    Not stated
    Time limit
    Not stated
    Focus and exposure
    Set and lock focus and exposure on each camera
    Watermark
    Not stated
    Price
    Subscription: $0.99 or $1.49 / week, $19.99 / year, plus bundlesfree download; bundles $4.99 and $9.99 / week, $99.99 / year
    Ads
    Not statedno 'Contains Advertising' label on the US listing
    Account and privacy
    Not stated
    Devices
    iPhone XS / XR and later, iOS 14.1 or later

Other apps: details checked 2026-09-24 – 2026-10-02.

Common questions

Is SplitRig free, and how does that compare to DoubleTake?
SplitRig is fully free with no in-app purchases, no ads, no subscription, and no account. Every layout mode, every live overlay, the Apple Watch companion, and the AirPods Camera Remote are unlocked at first launch, and the optional SplitRig logo comes off free in one tap. DoubleTake is free to download but now carries optional in-app purchases, so SplitRig is the option with nothing to pay for, and with more features.
Why use SplitRig instead of DoubleTake?
DoubleTake offers two layouts (Picture in Picture and Split Screen). SplitRig records the rear camera in up to 4K at 30 fps on supported iPhones and adds two more layouts (Single Camera, and Face Mode with live background removal), eight overlay widgets baked into the recording (seven live metrics, such as GPS speed, distance and altitude, plus the SplitRig logo), a full Apple Watch companion app, AirPods Camera Remote, iPhone 16 Camera Control button integration, and Action Cam at 60 fps.
Which iPhones does SplitRig work on?
SplitRig works on iPhone 11 and later, on iOS 26 or later. Every supported iPhone gets the full app, free: four layouts, seven live metrics, Action Cam, the Apple Watch companion, and the AirPods Camera Remote.

Pick SplitRig if

You record dual-camera regularly, you're a creator (vlogging, action sports, react content, interviews), or you want any of: 60 fps Action Cam, live overlays, Apple Watch control, long sessions with no time limit, Face Mode background removal, or hardware-button shutter.

Pick DoubleTake if

You only need front + rear in one tap, occasionally, with no extras, and brand trust outweighs feature breadth.

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