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SplitRig vs 2Cam Front+Back: a free 2Cam alternative

Looking for a 2Cam alternative? 2Cam puts a watermark on your videos that you pay to remove; SplitRig is free, with the logo off in one tap and stabilization you choose while both cameras record.

In short

SplitRig is a free 2Cam alternative that records the front and rear cameras into one video, with no subscription. 2Cam is free to download with a watermark you pay to remove and full use behind a subscription. SplitRig is free with everything unlocked, 4K on the rear camera of supported iPhones included. It gives you stabilization you choose (Off, Standard or Stable) while both cameras record, where 2Cam lists a single on/off toggle. It runs on a smart recording engine, tuned with Apple's native camera features for pro-grade performance, and adds four layout modes (including Face Mode background removal), seven live metrics burned into the video, a dedicated Action Cam mode, Apple Watch and AirPods remote, and an optional logo that comes off free in one tap.

Download on the App Store

Free · no subscription · no ads

The top 5 SplitRig vs 2Cam Front+Back

  • Layouts

    4 layouts

    PiP, several shapes

  • Hands-free control

    4 ways Watch, AirPods, Camera Control, volume buttons

    Volume buttons

  • Live overlays

    7 live metrics

    Not stated

  • Watermark

    Removable free, one tap

    Paid to remove

  • Price

    Free no ads, no subscription

    From $5.99 a week

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  • Best resolution4K at 30 fpsDual-mode not stated
  • Highest frame rate60 fps in Action CamDual-mode not stated
  • Saved fileOne synced fileOne file
  • LensesEvery lensNot stated
  • StabilizationOff, Standard, StableOne toggle
  • TeleprompterBuilt inBuilt in
  • AudioUSB-C and Lightning micsExternal mics not stated
  • Crash-safe savingSaved as it recordsNot stated
  • Time limitNoneAbout 4 free videosusers report
  • Focus and exposureTap, slider, lockNot stated
  • AdsNoneNot stated
  • Account and privacyNo accountNot stated
  • DevicesiPhone 11 and lateriPhone XS / XR and later

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • Genuinely free. No subscription, no in-app purchase, no ads. 2Cam is free to download, but its free tier stamps a watermark you remove by paying, and reviewers report that full use sits behind a subscription.
  • The optional SplitRig logo comes off free in one tap. 2Cam only lifts its watermark if you pay.
  • Four layout modes, including Face Mode background removal, switchable mid-recording.
  • Eight overlay widgets baked into the recording: seven live metrics (GPS speed, distance, pace and more) plus the SplitRig logo.
  • Apple Watch and AirPods remote for hands-free recording, a dedicated Action Cam mode, and a Long Recording preset built for long shoots.
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 2Cam Front+Back is built for

Every app has its focus. Here is what 2Cam Front+Back is designed around, so you can pick the right tool for each shot.

  • Quick, simple front-and-back clips, with a built-in teleprompter and a choice of picture-in-picture shapes.

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

  • 2Cam Front+Back

    Max resolution
    markets 720p, 1080p or 4K; dual-mode not statedlisting: 'Certain features require Premium access'
    Frame rates
    markets 24, 30 or 60 fps; dual-mode not stated
    Saved file
    One file
    Layouts
    Picture in picture, several shapes; 9:16, 4:3 or 1:1
    Lenses
    Not stated
    Stabilization
    One stabilization toggle
    Teleprompter
    Built in; scrolling script over the preview
    Audio
    Audio quality setting; external mics not stated
    Hands-free control
    Volume buttons
    Live overlays
    Not stated
    Long-shoot performance
    Not stated
    Crash-safe saving
    Not stated
    Time limit
    Users report about 4 free videos, then a paywalluser-reported (review 2026-05-28); a clip count, not a time
    Focus and exposure
    Not stated
    Watermark
    The free version saves with its watermark; removing it takes a paid plan
    Price
    Premium $5.99 or $7.99 / week, $9.99 / month, $39.99 / year
    Ads
    Not statedno 'Contains Advertising' label; a 2026-08-18 check found no ads
    Account and privacy
    Not stated
    Devices
    iPhone XS / XR and later, iOS 15.2 or later

Other apps: details checked 2026-09-24 – 2026-10-16.

Common questions

Both SplitRig and 2Cam are free to download. What is the difference?
The free experience. 2Cam stamps a watermark on your videos that you remove by paying, and puts full use behind a subscription. SplitRig is actually free: no subscription, no in-app purchase, no ads, an optional logo that comes off free in one tap, four layouts (including Face Mode background removal), seven live metrics burned into the video, and Apple Watch and AirPods control.
Is SplitRig a good 2Cam alternative?
Yes. SplitRig is a free 2Cam alternative that records the front and rear cameras into one video with no subscription, and its optional logo comes off free in one tap. It adds stabilization you choose while both cameras record, four layout modes, seven live metrics burned into the video, a dedicated Action Cam mode, and Apple Watch and AirPods remote. With no time limit and a smart recording engine, it keeps up well beyond a one-off shot.
When would I still pick 2Cam over SplitRig?
If you genuinely need a single one-off front-and-rear recording and will not use the app again, 2Cam is built for exactly that quick clip. For anything beyond a one-time shot, SplitRig gives you far more, free, which makes it the better long-term choice.

Pick SplitRig if

You record dual-camera more than once. You want zero cost with no subscription, four layouts (including background removal), live overlays, Apple Watch and AirPods control, and pro-grade performance on long shoots, all free.

Pick 2Cam Front+Back if

You only need a one-time front-and-rear recording, and a simple, focused app suits that.

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