DualCapture vs SplitRig: which dual camera app should you use?
SplitRig says it is free forever with no accounts or ads, and adds live overlays such as GPS speed and distance. DualCapture charges for Premium but saves separate front and back files plus a combined one. Choose SplitRig for driving, cycling or sport. Facts read from both pages on October 24, 2026.
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| SplitRig | DualCapture | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Its site: free, no in-app purchases, no ads, no accounts | Free to download. Premium from $0.99 a week or $39.99 for life |
| Logo or watermark | Its site says the SplitRig logo comes off free in one tap | Watermark on free exports. Premium removes it |
| Layouts | Split screen (30-70%), picture in picture, single camera, Face Mode | Several layouts |
| Extras | Seven live overlays including GPS speed, distance, pace, altitude | Fill light, level line, grid, 4K and 60 fps on Premium |
| Files | One video with both cameras, per its site | Separate front and back videos plus a combined one |
| Needs | iPhone 11 and later. Its FAQ also names iOS 26 | iOS 18.0 or later |
The SplitRig page names iPhone 11 in one place and iOS 26 in another, so confirm the iOS minimum on its App Store listing.
Where SplitRig is better
It costs nothing, and its overlays burn speed, distance and pace into the video. For a ride or run, that beats anything DualCapture offers. It launched in March 2026 per its page, so it has less history than older apps.
Where DualCapture fits
If you want to re-cut your reaction or your scene alone, DualCapture hands you a separate front and back file. SplitRig describes one finished video. DualCapture is the weaker pick if price is your deciding factor.
See the full free and no-watermark comparison.
Try DualCapture
Free to download. Record one clip and open the three files.
Frequently asked questions
Is SplitRig really free?
Its site says so: no in-app purchases, subscription or ads. Check the App Store listing for current terms.
Does SplitRig have a watermark?
Its site says the logo comes off free in one tap.
What does SplitRig do that DualCapture does not?
Live overlays such as GPS speed, distance, pace and altitude, per its site.
Which iPhones does SplitRig support?
Its page says iPhone 11 and later. Read the listing for the iOS minimum.
Which is better for reactions?
Either works. DualCapture gives separate files for re-editing. SplitRig is free.
Is this comparison neutral?
No. We make DualCapture. Every figure comes from the cited pages.
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