Best app to record reaction videos with both cameras on iPhone
For a reaction video you need the front camera on your face and the back camera on the scene, in one take. DualTake, SplitRig, MixCam, Dualgram and DualCapture all do it. SplitRig is free. DualCapture keeps your face as its own file. Checked October 24, 2026.
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Six apps for a reaction video
| App | Reaction fit | Cost, from its own page |
|---|---|---|
| SplitRig | Reacts mode, face overlay, mid-recording mode switch | Free, no ads |
| DualTake | Built for reactions, bubble layout. One composed video | Free with watermark. Pro $9.99 once (limited-time) |
| MixCam | Its page: narrate and share live reactions with both cameras | Free to download. See MixCam pricing |
| Dualgram | Front and back, separate files plus combined | Free with in-app purchases. Pro $8.99 a year or $29.99 once |
| RØDE Capture | Split screen or picture-in-picture, mic control | Free |
| DualCapture | Face, scene and combined files from one take | Free to download. Premium from $0.99 a week |
How to pick
Want it free: SplitRig. Want the lowest one-time price for no watermark: DualTake. Want to fix the face track later without re-shooting: DualCapture or Dualgram, because both keep the front file separate.
If your reaction is to a video on another screen, a screen recording plus a front camera is a different job. See record yourself and a reaction.
What none of these fix
Apple multi-camera capture needs an A12 chip or newer (Apple). Audio comes from one mic, so reacting out loud over loud audio can drown your voice.
Try DualCapture
Free to download. Film your face and the scene in one take and check the files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I record a reaction with both cameras at once?
Yes, with an app that uses Apple multi-camera capture. The stock Camera app does not.
Which reaction app is free?
SplitRig says it is free with no ads. Several others are free to download with paid plans.
Can I edit my face and the scene separately?
Only if the app saves separate files. DualCapture and Dualgram list them.
Does it work on any iPhone?
Apple says A12 or newer, so iPhone XS and XR onward.
Can I react to a YouTube video this way?
Not with this method. It films the real world, not your screen.
Where is the reaction-video guide?
See the [reaction video app](/reaction-video-app) page.
Sources
Try it on your iPhone
Get DualCapture on the App Store