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SplitRig vs Dualgram

Dualgram's free tier shows ads and a watermark you must pay to remove. SplitRig has no ads, a logo that comes off free in one tap, and stabilization you choose while both cameras record.

In short

The difference between Dualgram and SplitRig starts with the free tier. Dualgram is free but shows ads, stamps a watermark on saved videos that you can only remove by paying, and locks some layouts behind a Pro purchase (a yearly subscription or a one-time unlock). SplitRig is free with no ads, no locked layouts, no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no account, and its optional logo comes off free in one tap. On quality, SplitRig gives you stabilization you choose while both cameras record (Off, Standard or Stable, where Dualgram lists one cinematic mode) and a smart recording engine tuned for pro-grade performance, with every setting free, 4K on the rear camera of supported iPhones included. It adds seven live metrics (speed, distance, altitude, pace and more) burned into the video, on-device Face Mode background removal, and an AirPods Camera Remote. Dualgram has a long track record; SplitRig is the ad-free pick with every layout unlocked and the quality settings in your hands.

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Free · no subscription · no ads

The top 5 SplitRig vs Dualgram

  • Layouts

    4 layouts

    Picture in picture or split screen

  • Live overlays

    7 live metrics

    Not stated

  • Watermark

    Removable free, one tap

    Removed with PRO

  • Ads

    None

    Ads on free tier

  • Price

    Free no subscription

    PRO $8.99 a year

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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 fileThree files
  • LensesEvery lensOptical and digital zoom
  • StabilizationOff, Standard, StableCinematic
  • TeleprompterBuilt inListed feature
  • 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, lockNot stated
  • Account and privacyNo accountNot stated
  • DevicesiPhone 11 and lateriPhone XR and later

Where SplitRig pulls ahead

  • No ads, no locked layouts, and a logo that comes off free in one tap. Dualgram's free tier shows ads and stamps a watermark on saved videos that you can only remove with Pro, and unlocks more layouts only with Pro. SplitRig gives you every layout, ad-free, from first launch, and its optional logo removes in a single tap at no cost.
  • Quality you set: you choose the stabilization and the frame rate (24 or 30 fps, and 60 fps in Action Cam), on a smart recording engine tuned with Apple's native camera features. Every setting is free, 4K on the rear camera of supported iPhones included.
  • Eight overlay widgets baked into the recording: seven live metrics (GPS speed, distance, altitude, pace, goal gauge, sound level, duration) plus the SplitRig logo.
  • Face Mode background removal on-device, using the Neural Engine. No green screen, no Pro purchase.
  • AirPods Camera Remote (iOS 26 + H2 chip) and the iPhone 16 Camera Control button, so you can start and stop a take without touching the screen.
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 Dualgram is built for

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

  • Every angle kept: Dualgram can save all three files, the front and back originals plus the combined video, and adds a teleprompter and a Lock Screen Quick Record widget.
  • A long track record: Dualgram has been on the App Store since 2019 and holds a 4.7-star average from thousands of ratings.

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

  • Dualgram

    Max resolution
    markets up to 4K; dual-mode not stated
    Frame rates
    markets up to 60 fps; dual-mode not stated
    Saved file
    Three files: front, rear and the composite
    Layouts
    Movable picture in picture or split screen 1:1 or 1:2some layouts are locked on the free tier (its FAQ)
    Lenses
    Optical and digital zoom
    Stabilization
    Cinematic stabilization
    Teleprompter
    Listed as a feature
    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
    Not stated
    Watermark
    On the free tier; removed with PRO
    Price
    PRO $8.99 / year or $29.99 to unlock
    Ads
    Ads on the free tierlisting label: Contains Advertising
    Account and privacy
    Not stated
    Devices
    iPhone XR and later, iOS 17 or later

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

Common questions

Is Dualgram free?
Dualgram is free to download, but the free tier shows ads and stamps a watermark on saved videos that you can only remove by paying, and some layouts are locked behind a Pro purchase (a yearly subscription or a one-time unlock). Those prices have moved over the years, so check Dualgram's App Store listing for what it asks today. SplitRig is free with no ads, no locked layouts, no subscription, and no in-app purchases. SplitRig has an optional logo that comes off free in one tap.
Is there a Dualgram alternative where the watermark comes off for free?
Yes. SplitRig is a free dual-camera iPhone app whose watermark comes off free in one tap (the SplitRig logo is optional, and removing it costs nothing), with no ads and no Pro tier to unlock. Dualgram, by contrast, only removes its watermark if you pay. SplitRig records the front and rear cameras at once in picture-in-picture, split screen, Face Mode, or single-camera layouts.
What is the best free dual-camera app for iPhone?
For a genuinely free experience, SplitRig records both iPhone cameras at once with no ads and no locked layouts, plus seven live metrics, GPS speed included, and on-device background removal. It has an optional SplitRig logo that comes off free in one tap. Dualgram is a well-established alternative but its free tier carries ads and a watermark you can only remove by paying. SplitRig runs on iPhone 11 and later (iOS 26).
Dualgram vs SplitRig: what is the difference?
The difference is the free tier and the quality controls. Dualgram's free tier has ads, a watermark you can only remove by paying, and locked layouts; SplitRig is free with no ads and no locked layouts, and its optional logo comes off free in one tap. On quality, SplitRig gives you stabilization you choose while both cameras record (Off, Standard or Stable) and the frame rate you pick: 24 or 30 fps, and 60 fps in Action Cam. It adds live GPS or speed overlays, Face Mode background removal, and an AirPods Camera Remote.

Pick SplitRig if

You want a free dual-camera app with no ads, no locked layouts, and a logo that comes off in one tap. You want live GPS or speed overlays for driving, cycling, running, or motovlogging, on-device Face Mode background removal, AirPods or Apple Watch control, or long sessions with no time limit.

Pick Dualgram if

You want Dualgram's option to save the front and back originals as separate files alongside the combined video.

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