DualShot Recorder
A tiernew this weekRecords portrait and landscape iPhone video simultaneously, so you never have to choose which way to hold your phone again.
Kai's verdict
A dead-simple, creator-born solution to one of the most annoying real-world problems in social video — hold your phone once, get both formats, done. The viral launch validated genuine demand, not just hype, but watch the pricing model carefully as it transitions from one-time purchase to freemium. (Verdict pending Phi's full review.)
Strengths
- First app to output dual-format recordings as two separate, natively framed files — not a picture-in-picture composite
- True 4K in both 9:16 and 16:9 from a single take, no digital cropping or resampling
- Zero data collection: no accounts, no analytics SDKs, no cloud — footage stays on device
- Pro-grade controls including Apple Log, manual ISO, pinch-to-zoom, pause/resume, and bitrate selection
- Real-time storage estimator so you never get caught mid-take running out of space
Weaknesses
- iOS only for now — Android version is still in development with no firm release date
- Dual-lens mode requires iPhone XS or newer, limiting older device users to single-lens mode
- Secondary camera output quality is inherently lower than the primary lens, which can matter for demanding shoots
Best for
Multi-platform content creators — especially solo shooters — who need TikTok/Reels-ready vertical AND YouTube-ready horizontal footage from a single recording session.
Pricing
Free + paid tiers (originally $6.99 one-time, now freemium with Basic & Advanced subs)
Launched as a $6.99 one-time purchase; the App Store listing has since moved to a free download with optional Basic and Advanced subscription tiers. Early buyers retain Advanced access for life.