# Best Dualgram alternatives for recording both iPhone cameras (2026)

> The best Dualgram alternatives are Dualify for creators who want to change the layout after recording and export vertical and horizontal versions, Apple's built-in Dual Capture if you own an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, MultiCam+ if you want a paid-once app with many layouts, and Snapchat's dual camera if the clip is going straight to Snapchat. People look beyond Dualgram for a few concrete reasons: it needs iOS 17 or later, focus is automatic only, its teleprompter is a Pro feature, and reviewers have been confused when the 60fps option did not work on their model. Dualify records both cameras in one take with picture-in-picture, a 50/50 split or shaped frames, and its ReFrame tool changes the layout and output format after shooting; Dual Format export (9:16 and 16:9 together) needs Dualify Pro. If keeping both original camera files matters most to you, Dualgram is still the stronger fit.

Updated 2026-11-02 by ODEL. Disclosure: ODEL makes Dualify; other apps are listed on their merits.

| App | Best for | Platforms | Price | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dualify (ODEL) | Changing the layout after the shot and posting one take in two formats | iOS | Free to download | n/a |
| Apple Camera Dual Capture | Free quick clips on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air | iOS | Built into iOS | n/a |
| MultiCam+: Front & Back Camera | A paid-once app with many layouts | iOS, iPadOS | $1.99 | 4.3 (23 ratings, 2026-11-02) |
| Snapchat Dual Camera | Clips that are going straight to Snapchat | iOS, Android | See website | n/a |
| Front & Back Camera Recording | Choosing between separate and combined files | iOS | Free to download | 4.7 (291 ratings, 2026-11-02) |

## 1. Dualify: best for changing the layout after the shot and posting one take in two formats

- Picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames
- ReFrame changes layout and output format (9:16, 16:9 or original) without recording again
- 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; runs on iOS 16.4 or later

Limitations:
- Exports a merged file; separate per-camera files are not listed
- Dual Format needs Dualify Pro (weekly, yearly or lifetime)
- iPhone only and a newer app with few ratings so far

Link: https://www.odel.dev/app/dualify
Sources: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dualify-dual-camera-recorder/id6792480471

## 2. Apple Camera Dual Capture: best for free quick clips on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

- Built into the Camera app, nothing to install
- Front camera shown as picture-in-picture over the back camera
- Front view can be dragged before or during recording

Limitations:
- Only on the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air
- One layout, no 60 or 120 fps recording
- The front view cannot be moved after recording

Link: https://www.apple.com/iphone/
Sources: https://heise.de/-10667519, https://iphonelife.com/content/dual-capture-camera, https://www.igeeksblog.com/use-both-cameras-on-iphone-at-same-time/

## 3. MultiCam+: Front & Back Camera: best for A paid-once app with many layouts

- Dual output, picture-in-picture, side by side, split, diagonal and single layouts
- Swap front and back views while recording
- Ultrawide, wide and telephoto back lenses; works on iPhone and iPad

Limitations:
- Latest App Store version (1.7.1) dates from 2022
- Frame rate is not stated on the listing
- Needs a device with an A12 chip or later

Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/multicam-front-back-camera/id1480484661
Sources: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/multicam-front-back-camera/id1480484661

## 4. Snapchat Dual Camera: best for clips that are going straight to Snapchat

- Free inside an app many people already use
- Horizontal, vertical and picture-in-picture layouts

Limitations:
- The result lives in Snapchat (Memories or Stories) rather than as a standalone high-quality file

Link: https://www.snapchat.com
Sources: https://www.igeeksblog.com/use-both-cameras-on-iphone-at-same-time/

## 5. Front & Back Camera Recording: best for choosing between separate and combined files

- Saves separate or combined files
- Several picture-in-picture styles

Limitations:
- Reviewers report 'camera unavailable' errors
- Reviewers say nearly everything needs a weekly subscription and that ads appear even for subscribers

Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/front-back-camera-recording/id6444156934
Sources: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id6444156934

## How we chose

- Records the front and back cameras in one take and saves a normal video file
- Layout choice and whether it can be changed after recording
- Which iPhones and iOS versions it runs on
- Export options for vertical and horizontal platforms
- Pricing model and signs of active maintenance

## Questions

### Why do people look for a Dualgram alternative?

The reasons that show up on Dualgram's App Store page are that it needs iOS 17 or later, focus is automatic only, the teleprompter is a Pro feature, and 60fps depends on the iPhone model. Dualify (iOS 16.4 or later) and MultiCam+ (iOS 14 or later) run on older iOS versions.

### Which Dualgram alternative lets me change the layout after recording?

Dualify. Its ReFrame tool switches between picture-in-picture, 50/50 split and shaped frames, and between 9:16, 16:9 and the original format, after shooting. Apple's Dual Capture does not allow moving the front view after recording.

### Is there a free alternative to Dualgram?

Apple's Dual Capture is free on the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air, and Snapchat's dual camera is free inside Snapchat. Dualify is free to download, with Dual Format export in Dualify Pro.

### Which app keeps both original camera feeds?

Dualgram saves both originals plus the combined video, and MultiCam+ has a dual output mode that saves separate files. Dualify exports a merged file, or 9:16 and 16:9 versions with Dual Format (Pro).