RØDE Capture vs DualCapture: which dual camera app for iPhone?
RØDE Capture is a free iPhone video app with split screen and picture-in-picture dual camera modes, plus full control of RØDE microphones. DualCapture is a dual camera app that saves separate front and back videos plus a combined one from one take. Pick RØDE Capture if you own a RØDE mic. Facts read October 24, 2026.
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Side by side
| RØDE Capture | DualCapture | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Audio and video with RØDE mics, interviews, field reports | Recording both iPhone cameras at once |
| Dual camera modes | Split screen and picture-in-picture (its page) | Several layouts. Separate front and back files plus a combined one from one take |
| Price | Free app, per its RØDE page | Free to download. Premium from $0.99 a week or $39.99 for life |
| iOS | iOS 16 and above | iOS 18.0 or later |
| Microphones | In-app gain and processing for compatible RØDE mics | Uses the iPhone mic or a mic you connect to iOS |
| Extras | NDI support for Dual Cam streaming | 4K and 60 fps on Premium, fill light, level line, grid |
Both rely on Apple multi-camera capture, which needs an A12 chip or newer (Apple).
Where RØDE Capture is better
It runs on iOS 16, it is free, and it is the only app here with in-app control of RØDE wireless mics. Its page pairs the Wireless ME with dual camera mode for two-way interviews and video podcasts. If your audio matters more than your layouts, start there.
Where DualCapture fits
DualCapture saves a front file, a back file and a combined file from one take, so you can re-edit later. It has no RØDE mic controls and needs iOS 18. Free exports carry a watermark until you buy Premium. See pricing.
For a wider ranking, read best dual camera apps for iPhone.
Try DualCapture
Free to download. Record a ten-second clip and look at the three files it saves.
Frequently asked questions
Is RØDE Capture a dual camera app?
Yes. Its page lists split screen and picture-in-picture dual camera modes using the main and selfie cameras.
Is RØDE Capture free?
Its RØDE page calls it a free app for iOS 16 and above.
Do I need a RØDE microphone?
Not for dual camera recording. The mic controls only apply to compatible RØDE mics.
Does RØDE Capture save front and back as separate files?
Its page does not say. Test a clip before you rely on it.
Which is better for interviews?
RØDE Capture, if you use RØDE mics. DualCapture is better when you want separate front and back files.
Are these claims tested?
No. They are what each app says about itself on the date shown.
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Try it on your iPhone
Get DualCapture on the App Store