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SplitRig vs Blackmagic Camera

SplitRig records both of your iPhone's cameras at once, up to 4K on the rear of supported iPhones. Blackmagic Camera records one camera at a time, with cinema controls.

In short

Pick SplitRig when you want both cameras in the same shot: front and back recorded together into one video on one iPhone, with the rear camera in up to 4K (40 Mbps at 30 fps) on supported iPhones, 60 fps in Action Cam, stabilization you choose, and four layouts you can switch mid-shot, free. Blackmagic Camera records one camera at a time, with ProRes and Apple Log for cinema workflows, and the two work well side by side.

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The top 4 SplitRig vs Blackmagic Camera

  • Layouts

    4 layouts

    One camera at a time

  • Saved file

    One synced file

    One camera per clip

  • Live overlays

    7 live metrics

    Not stated

  • Teleprompter

    Built in

    Not stated

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  • Best resolution4K at 30 fps4Kone camera
  • Highest frame rate60 fps in Action Cam120 fpsbased on model
  • LensesEvery lensLens selection
  • StabilizationOff, Standard, Stable4 levels
  • AudioUSB-C and Lightning micsExternal mics
  • Hands-free control4 ways Watch, AirPods, Camera Control, volume buttons4 waysWatch, Camera Control, volume button, another device
  • Crash-safe savingSaved as it recordsNot stated
  • Time limitNoneNot stated
  • Focus and exposureTap, slider, lockManual and presets
  • WatermarkRemovable free, one tapNot stated
  • PriceFree no ads, no subscriptionFree
  • AdsNoneNot stated
  • Account and privacyNo accountNo data collected
  • DevicesiPhone 11 and lateriPhone XS / XR and later

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • Both cameras, one iPhone, one video. SplitRig records the front and back cameras at the same time into one file, with the rear camera in up to 4K (40 Mbps at 30 fps) on supported iPhones, so there is nothing to line up in an editor.
  • Four layouts you can switch mid-recording: Picture in Picture, Split Screen (adjustable from 30/70 to 70/30), Face Mode (your face over the rear shot, background removed, no green screen) and Single Camera.
  • Eight overlay widgets written into the video: seven live metrics (speed, distance, altitude, pace, goal gauge, sound level, duration) plus the SplitRig logo.
  • Hands-free control built in: the SplitRig app for Apple Watch (record, switch layout, zoom, mute), your AirPods stem as a shutter (iOS 26, AirPods with H2), the Camera Control button (iPhone 16 and later) and the volume buttons.
  • 60 fps in Action Cam with the steadiest stabilization level, stabilization you choose (Off, Standard or Stable) while both cameras record, and a smart recording engine tuned with Apple's native camera features. Plus a teleprompter that never appears in the saved video. Free with every feature unlocked, on iPhone 11 and later.
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 Blackmagic Camera is built for

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

  • Built for cinema capture: Apple ProRes (422 HQ, 422, LT and Proxy), Apple Log, H.265 and H.264, frame rates up to 120 fps, and one-tap control of shutter angle, ISO and white balance.
  • Multicam across several devices: one iPhone works as the controller and syncs recording on the others, with timecode input from an external generator.
  • A Blackmagic Cloud workflow: proxies upload while you shoot and sync into DaVinci Resolve projects for editors anywhere. The app itself is also free.

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

  • Blackmagic Camera

    Max resolution
    Up to 4K, one camera at a timealso HD, 720p and Open Gate, based on model
    Frame rates
    23.98 to 120 fps, based on model and codec
    Saved file
    One camera per clip, saved in the app, to Photos or to Files
    Layouts
    One camera at a timefront and back together is not listed in its App Store listing or tech specs; its multicam links several devices
    Lenses
    Front and back lens selection and zoom, based on model
    Stabilization
    Off, Standard, Cinematic or Extreme
    Teleprompter
    Not stated
    Audio
    External mics; PCM or AAC, up to 48 kHz, up to 4 channels
    Hands-free control
    Apple Watch app, Camera Control, volume button, control from another device
    Live overlays
    Not statedlocation data can be saved to the clip file
    Long-shoot performance
    Not stated
    Crash-safe saving
    Not stated
    Time limit
    Not stated
    Focus and exposure
    Tap or manual focus, three rack-focus presets, exposure up to 3 stops either way
    Watermark
    Not stated
    Price
    Freeno in-app purchases on the US listing
    Ads
    Not statedno 'Contains Advertising' label on the US listing
    Account and privacy
    No data collected (App Store label); Blackmagic Cloud sign-in for cloud features
    Devices
    iPhone XS / XR and later, iOS 18 or later

Other apps: details checked 2026-10-19.

Common questions

Can Blackmagic Camera record the front and back camera at the same time?
Blackmagic Camera's App Store listing and its tech specs page do not list simultaneous front and back recording (checked September 23, 2026). Its multicam feature links several devices, with one iPhone as the controller and the others recording in sync. SplitRig records both cameras of one iPhone at the same time into one synced video, on iPhone 11 and later.
Do I need two iPhones to record myself and the scene at the same time?
No. SplitRig records your front and back cameras at once on one iPhone 11 or later and saves them as one video, in Picture in Picture, Split Screen, Face Mode or Single Camera. You can switch layouts during the recording, so the finished clip is ready to post without an edit.
Can I use SplitRig and Blackmagic Camera together?
Yes. They are built for different jobs: Blackmagic Camera for cinema capture with ProRes and Apple Log, SplitRig for recording both cameras at once into one video, with the rear camera in up to 4K on supported iPhones. Keep both on your iPhone and open whichever fits the shot. SplitRig is an independent app and is not affiliated with Blackmagic Design.
Is SplitRig free like Blackmagic Camera?
Yes. Both apps are free to download. SplitRig has no in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads and no account, so every layout, overlay, remote control and 4K recording on supported iPhones works from first launch.

Pick SplitRig if

You want yourself and the scene in the same video from one iPhone: reactions, vlogs, walk-and-talks, rides with a live speedometer. Pick a layout, switch it mid-recording, and post the file as it is.

Pick Blackmagic Camera if

You are building a cinema or broadcast workflow around one camera per iPhone: ProRes and Apple Log capture, timecode, multicam across several devices, and Blackmagic Cloud with DaVinci Resolve.

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