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How SplitRig compares.

A free iPhone dual-camera app, made by a small team in Tokyo, head-to-head with the alternatives. Pick the comparison that matches the app you've already tried, or scan the full feature table below.

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Why SplitRig

SplitRig vs the other dual-camera apps.

A direct comparison with the apps you've probably already tried.

  • Price
    SplitRig. Free forever. Every feature.
    Others. Mostly subscriptions or in-app purchases, often inside a "free" download
  • Recording quality
    SplitRig. Up to 4K at 30 fps and 40 Mbps on the rear camera of supported iPhones; 60 fps at 1080p in Action Cam. Free.
    Others. Varies; several apps put 4K behind a purchase
  • Saved file
    SplitRig. Both cameras in one synced file, straight to Photos
    Others. Varies; some also save one file per camera
  • Lenses and zoom
    SplitRig. Every lens and zoom level your iPhone has, 0.5x ultra wide to telephoto
    Others. Varies by app
  • Teleprompter
    SplitRig. Built in; script visible only to you, never in the saved video
    Others. Some include one, such as 2Cam
  • Recording length
    SplitRig. No time limit, at any resolution. No paid tier needed.
    Others. Varies by app and by tier
  • Watermarks
    SplitRig. Optional, remove free in one tap. Keep it on to share your love of SplitRig with friends
    Others. Often forced unless you pay
  • Long shoots
    SplitRig. Smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera features.
    Others. Not listed
  • Live overlays
    SplitRig. Speedometer, distance, altitude, pace, sound, goal, SplitRig logo
    Others. Not in the apps compared here; added in editing
  • Apple Watch app
    SplitRig. Full control: record, zoom, layout, screenshot
    Others. Most have no companion app
  • External mic support
    SplitRig. USB-C and Lightning mics, hot-swap while recording
    Others. Varies by app
  • Privacy
    SplitRig. Zero data collected. No accounts.
    Others. Some require an account or show ads
  • Stability
    SplitRig. Smooth video while both cameras record: choose Off, Standard or Stable. Action Cam uses the iPhone's strongest stabilization.
    Others. Often one toggle or a single mode
  • App languages
    SplitRig. 10 languages, including Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese
    Others. Varies by app

Pro camera apps

SplitRig vs pro camera apps.

Blackmagic Camera and Filmic Pro record one camera at a time. SplitRig records both at once on one iPhone, with the rear camera in up to 4K on supported iPhones: one video, four layouts, seven live metrics burned into the video, control from your Apple Watch or AirPods, free.