DoubleTake Not Working? Alternatives That Still Record Two Cameras at Once (2026)
If DoubleTake won't open or won't save its two files, the replacement I recommend is ContentCam: its Front & Back mode records the selfie and rear cameras at once as two separate files, on any iPhone running iOS 18 (iPhone XS, XR and newer) and on Android. On an iPhone 17 or newer, Apple's Dual Capture is a free fallback if one combined video is enough. DoubleTake's current version, 3.1.2, shipped on 10 March 2025, six months before iOS 26, and hasn't been updated since.
Disclosure: I build ContentCam, so I'm not neutral. Every claim about the other apps comes from their App Store listings, reviews or developer sites, checked 5 November 2026. The full feature comparison is in DoubleTake vs ContentCam.
Is DoubleTake broken on iOS 26?
The developer hasn't said. DoubleTake is published by Bending Spoons Operations SpA, which bought Filmic in 2022 (see what happened to Filmic Pro). Neither the App Store listing nor Filmic's DoubleTake page mentions iOS 26, and that page still describes version 2.0 for iPhone 11 and 12.
DoubleTake's own US App Store reviews point one way. Of the 23 reviews posted since version 3.1.2 shipped, 12 report DoubleTake crashing, freezing or not opening, and 6 complain about the subscription or refunds. A 1-star review from 26 January 2026 reads: "No longer will save an a and b file since iOS 26." Reviews on 21 and 25 March 2026 say DoubleTake no longer opens on iOS 26, one on an iPhone 13 Pro Max running iOS 26.3.1. I haven't tested DoubleTake on iOS 26 myself.
Why is DoubleTake not working on my iPhone?
- DoubleTake won't open. The most common complaint since iOS 26; a 25 March 2026 reviewer says reinstalling didn't fix it.
- DoubleTake crashes mid-take and loses the clip. A 1-star review from 1 January 2026: "Crashed out and did not record in the middle of new year count down."
- DoubleTake freezes on the start screen offline. A 15 December 2025 review says it froze out of mobile range and worked again on Wi-Fi.
- Only the composite file saves. The 26 January 2026 review says picture-in-picture still records but separate A and B files don't.
- DoubleTake records one camera only. The listing restricts multi-cam to iPhones up to the iPhone 13 series (plus iPad Pro 2018 and newer); other devices record a single camera.
Which apps record two cameras at once instead of DoubleTake?
| App | Price (US) | Needs | Last update | What it saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleTake | Free download; weekly subscriptions $0.99 to $9.99, yearly $19.99 to $99.99 | iOS 14.1 | 10 Mar 2025 | Separate files or a composite (per listing); 1080p |
| ContentCam (Front & Back) | Free app, no ads, no watermark; 5 free Front & Back recordings, then Premium | iOS 18 (iPhone XS, XR and newer) or Android | Current: iOS 2.8.1, Android 2.7.0 | Two separate files in HD; Premium Combine makes a picture-in-picture or split-screen video |
| Apple Dual Capture | Free, built in | iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo | Part of iOS | One video with the front camera inset; up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30fps |
| RØDE Capture | Free | iOS 16 | 8 Mar 2026 | Combined file or separate files (per listing) |
| SplitRig | Free, no in-app purchases (per listing) | iOS 26 | 10 Oct 2026 | One synced picture-in-picture or split-screen video |
| Dualgram | Free with ads (listing: Contains Advertising); Pro $8.99 a year or $29.99 once | iOS 17 | 3 Nov 2026 | Combined video plus both originals (per listing) |
Apple's Dual Capture model list and limits are in which iPhones have Dual Capture. If you're on an iPhone 15 or 16, which don't have Dual Capture, see front and back on iPhone 15 and 16.
What's the closest replacement for DoubleTake's separate A and B files?
ContentCam's Front & Back mode works the way DoubleTake used to: one press records the selfie camera and the rear camera as two separate files, ready to cut in CapCut or Final Cut. Afterwards, the Combine editor can render the pair into one picture-in-picture or split-screen video and keeps the originals. It runs on iPhone 15 and 16, which lack Dual Capture, and on Android phones that can run both cameras at once. There are no ads and no watermark, free or Premium.
RØDE Capture and Dualgram also list separate files, though Dualgram's listing is marked Contains Advertising. SplitRig and Dual Capture save one combined video, so there are no separate angles to re-cut.
Which DoubleTake alternative should you pick?
- Separate front and back files on any iPhone from the XS, or on Android: ContentCam.
- Two rear angles at once: ContentCam Dual Lens, wide and ultra-wide together (iPhone 11 and later, not iPhone SE or 16e).
- An iPhone 17 or newer, and one combined clip is enough: Apple Dual Capture, free and built in.
- Already recording with RØDE microphones: RØDE Capture, which controls RØDE mics in the app.
FAQ
Is DoubleTake still being updated?
No. Version 3.1.2, from 10 March 2025, is still DoubleTake's current version as of 5 November 2026. The publisher is Bending Spoons Operations SpA.
Does DoubleTake work on iOS 26?
Bending Spoons hasn't said. 12 of the 23 US App Store reviews since version 3.1.2 report crashes, freezing or DoubleTake not opening, and 2026 reviews describe it failing on iOS 26. I haven't tested it on iOS 26 myself.
What is the free built-in alternative to DoubleTake?
Dual Capture in Apple's Camera app, on iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo. It records one video with the front camera inset, with no separate files. iPhone 16, 16e and 17e don't have it.
Which DoubleTake alternative saves the front and back camera as separate files?
ContentCam's Front & Back mode saves the front and back camera as two separate files on iPhone (iOS 18) and Android, with no ads or watermark. RØDE Capture lists a Separate Files option, and Dualgram says it saves both originals plus the combined video.
Can DoubleTake record in 4K?
No. The DoubleTake App Store listing says 1080p is the maximum resolution for its multi-cam capture, at 24, 25 or 30fps.
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