Best apps to record front and back camera at the same time on iPhone (2026)
What are the best apps to record front and back camera at the same time on iPhone in 2026?
If you have an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, start with Apple's built-in Dual Capture: it is free and fine for quick picture-in-picture clips. On other iPhones, or when you need more control, pick a dedicated app. Dualify suits creators who post to several platforms: it records both cameras in one take, offers picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames, lets you change the layout after shooting with ReFrame, and can export 9:16 and 16:9 versions together (Pro). Dualgram suits people who want the combined video plus both original feeds and a built-in teleprompter. MultiCam+ is a one-time purchase with many layouts, but its listing shows it has not been updated since 2022. Snapchat's and Instagram's dual modes are free if the clip is going straight to those apps. All dual-camera apps depend on your iPhone's multi-camera support, so frame rate and lens choice vary by model.
Disclosure: ODEL makes Dualify. We list other apps on their merits, say where they are the better choice, and link our sources. Store ratings and prices are from the public App Store listing on the date shown.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Price | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Camera Dual Capture | Quick clips on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air | iOS | Built into iOS | — |
| Dualify (ours) | Creators posting one take to vertical and horizontal platforms | iOS | Free to download | — |
| Dualgram | Keeping both original camera feeds as separate files | iOS | Free to download | 4.7 (2,733 ratings, 2026-11-02) |
| MultiCam+: Front & Back Camera | A one-time purchase with many layouts | iOS, iPadOS | $1.99 | 4.3 (23 ratings, 2026-11-02) |
| Front & Back Camera Recording | Choosing between separate or combined files | iOS | Free to download | 4.7 (291 ratings, 2026-11-02) |
| Snapchat Dual Camera | Clips that go straight to Snapchat or Instagram | iOS, Android | See website | — |
1. Apple Camera Dual Capture: best for quick clips on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air
Apple Camera Dual Capture (by Apple) is best for quick clips on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air. Free and built into the Camera app. Picture-in-picture of the front camera over the back camera. Front view can be dragged before or during recording. The main limitations: Only on the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air; iPhone 16 and older are excluded; One fixed layout and no 60 or 120 fps recording; The front view cannot be repositioned when editing after recording.
Why we picked it
- Free and built into the Camera app
- Picture-in-picture of the front camera over the back camera
- Front view can be dragged before or during recording
Limitations
- Only on the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air; iPhone 16 and older are excluded
- One fixed layout and no 60 or 120 fps recording
- The front view cannot be repositioned when editing after recording
Sources: iphonelife.com, igeeksblog.com, heise.de
2. Dualify: best for creators posting one take to vertical and horizontal platforms
Dualify (by ODEL) is best for creators posting one take to vertical and horizontal platforms. Picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames. ReFrame changes layout and output format (9:16, 16:9 or original) after shooting. Dual Format exports 9:16 and 16:9 versions together (Pro). Up to 4K at 60fps with 0.5x, 1x and telephoto lens control on supported devices. The main limitations: iPhone only, no Android version; Dual Format needs Dualify Pro (weekly, yearly or lifetime purchase); Newer app with few ratings so far.
Why we picked it
- Picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames
- ReFrame changes layout and output format (9:16, 16:9 or original) after shooting
- Dual Format exports 9:16 and 16:9 versions together (Pro)
- Up to 4K at 60fps with 0.5x, 1x and telephoto lens control on supported devices
Limitations
- iPhone only, no Android version
- Dual Format needs Dualify Pro (weekly, yearly or lifetime purchase)
- Newer app with few ratings so far
Sources: apps.apple.com
3. Dualgram: best for keeping both original camera feeds as separate files
Dualgram (by Just2us Pte Ltd) is best for keeping both original camera feeds as separate files. Saves the combined video plus both original feeds. Picture-in-picture and split layouts. Up to 4K at 60fps and a built-in teleprompter. The main limitations: Autofocus only, no manual focus; 60fps availability depends on the iPhone model, which has confused some reviewers.
Why we picked it
- Saves the combined video plus both original feeds
- Picture-in-picture and split layouts
- Up to 4K at 60fps and a built-in teleprompter
Limitations
- Autofocus only, no manual focus
- 60fps availability depends on the iPhone model, which has confused some reviewers
Sources: apps.apple.com, igeeksblog.com
4. MultiCam+: Front & Back Camera: best for A one-time purchase with many layouts
MultiCam+: Front & Back Camera (by Kenneth Kao) is best for A one-time purchase with many layouts. Picture-in-picture, side by side, split, diagonal and dual output layouts. Swap cameras during recording. Ultra wide, wide and telephoto lens options. The main limitations: Listing shows version 1.7.1 from 2022, so it does not appear to be actively updated; Reviews mention a black screen and freezes on launch.
Why we picked it
- Picture-in-picture, side by side, split, diagonal and dual output layouts
- Swap cameras during recording
- Ultra wide, wide and telephoto lens options
Limitations
- Listing shows version 1.7.1 from 2022, so it does not appear to be actively updated
- Reviews mention a black screen and freezes on launch
Sources: apps.apple.com
5. Front & Back Camera Recording: best for choosing between separate or combined files
Front & Back Camera Recording (by Keyurbhai Tavethiya) is best for choosing between separate or combined files. Saves separate or combined files. Several picture-in-picture styles. The main limitations: Reviews say nearly everything sits behind a weekly subscription; Reviews report 'camera unavailable' errors and ads shown to paying users.
Why we picked it
- Saves separate or combined files
- Several picture-in-picture styles
Limitations
- Reviews say nearly everything sits behind a weekly subscription
- Reviews report 'camera unavailable' errors and ads shown to paying users
Sources: apps.apple.com
6. Snapchat Dual Camera: best for clips that go straight to Snapchat or Instagram
Snapchat Dual Camera (by Snap Inc.) is best for clips that go straight to Snapchat or Instagram. Free inside apps many people already use. Snapchat offers horizontal, vertical and picture-in-picture layouts. Works on iOS and Android. The main limitation: Clips land in drafts, Stories or Memories rather than as a standalone high-quality file.
Why we picked it
- Free inside apps many people already use
- Snapchat offers horizontal, vertical and picture-in-picture layouts
- Works on iOS and Android
Limitations
- Clips land in drafts, Stories or Memories rather than as a standalone high-quality file
Sources: igeeksblog.com
How we chose
- Records both cameras in a single take and saves a usable video file
- Layout choice (picture-in-picture, split, shaped) and whether it can be changed after recording
- Frame rate and lens options on the iPhones people actually own
- Export formats for vertical and horizontal platforms
- Pricing model and how much is locked behind payment
- Signs of active maintenance
Questions
Can I record the front and back camera at the same time on iPhone 16 or older?
Yes, with a third-party app. Apple's built-in Dual Capture is limited to the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air, but apps such as Dualify, Dualgram and MultiCam+ record both cameras on other iPhones that support multi-camera capture.
Which dual camera app lets me change the layout after recording?
Dualify does, with ReFrame: you can switch between picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames and change the output format after shooting. Apple's Dual Capture only lets you move the front view before or during recording.
Which dual camera app records at 60fps?
Dualify and Dualgram both list recording up to 4K at 60fps on supported iPhones. Apple's built-in Dual Capture does not record at 60 or 120 fps.
Which app exports a dual camera video in both 9:16 and 16:9?
Dualify's Dual Format (a Pro feature) exports 9:16 and 16:9 versions of one take together. None of the other listings reviewed here mention simultaneous vertical and horizontal export.