How to record front and back camera on iPhone at the same time
A practical guide to dual camera recording — native options, DualTake, and when each makes sense.
Updated September 15, 2026
Creators search for how to record front and back camera on iPhone because the stock Camera app usually shows one angle. If you want your face and the scene in one take — reactions, reviews, vlogs — you need either Apple's Dual Capture (on supported newer phones) or a dual camera app like DualTake.
Quick answer
- Install DualTake from the App Store
- Allow camera + microphone access
- Choose bubble, top/bottom, or side-by-side
- Tap record once — both cameras capture together
- Export the composed video to Photos
Option A — DualTake (most iPhones on iOS 17+)
DualTake is built for creator layouts and a single shareable video. It uses Apple's multi-cam APIs so front and rear stay in sync. Works great when you want bubble PiP or splits without editing.
Details and layouts: DualTake iPhone dual camera app.
Option B — Apple Dual Capture (supported newer iPhones)
On some recent iPhone models, Apple offers Dual Capture in Camera. It can record two cameras, but the experience and outputs differ from DualTake — often separate files, fewer creator layout options, and limited to newer hardware.
Side-by-side differences: DualTake vs Apple Dual Capture.
When you still need DualTake
- Your iPhone supports multi-cam but not Apple Dual Capture
- You want bubble / split composition baked into one export
- You also record Mac + Continuity Camera in the browser
- You want a watermark-free Pro unlock without a subscription
Tips for better dual camera videos
- Light your face and the scene — the front camera is unforgiving in dim rooms
- Start with bubble for reactions; switch to top/bottom for interviews
- Use a countdown so you can frame both angles before the take starts
- Hold the phone landscape for left/right podcast-style framing
Mac alternative
Desk podcasts: use DualTake on Mac with Continuity Camera — iPhone as a second camera on Mac.