Introducing SideKick: Dual-Camera Recording for iPhone, Done Right
Most iPhones have powerful front and back cameras, yet Apple's built-in Camera app only offers dual-camera recording on iPhone 17 and newer. Even on supported devices, the feature is fairly limited. We thought more iPhone users should be able to take advantage of both cameras, so we built SideKick, a dual-camera recording app that brings a clean, native iOS experience to a much wider range of devices.
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More than just Picture-in-Picture
Different recording scenarios call for different workflows. Sometimes you want your reaction in a small overlay, other times you want both perspectives in a single video, or even as separate files for editing later.
SideKick supports multiple recording modes:
Picture-in-Picture with a movable front camera overlay.
Stacked Mode, combining both cameras into a single vertical video in real time.
Dual File Recording, saving the front and back camera feeds as separate videos for maximum editing flexibility.
Live Camera Switching, allowing you to switch between front and back cameras during recording.
Built for creators who want control
Beyond recording modes, SideKick gives you more control over your setup with features including:
Camera lens selection (Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto where supported)
Microphone input selection
A lightweight, native interface designed to feel at home on iOS
The goal wasn't simply to recreate an existing camera feature, it was to build a versatile recording tool that gives creators more flexibility, whether they're using the latest iPhone or an older supported model.
Available now
SideKick: Dual Camera Recorder is available now on the App Store.
It's completely free to download, with no ads, no accounts, and no subscriptions.
If you've ever wished your iPhone offered a more capable dual-camera experience, we hope SideKick becomes a tool you'll enjoy using.