Simultaneous Front and Back Recording App for iOS

camAround2

Capture every moment from both sides of the story with camAround2 — the iOS dual-camera app that records and shoots with front and back cameras at the same time.

Download on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/camaround2/id6740833186

Great summary (in German):
https://www.iphone-ticker.de/geheimtipp-camaround2-mit-reise-modus-touren-karten-und-gpx-export-280125

Questions?
tomas@hotmail.ch

Key Features
Record video with front and back cameras simultaneously
Capture dual-camera photos in a single tap
Instantly switch camera roles with double-tap
Pinch to resize and drag the Picture-in-Picture window
Zoom support, flash/torch support, and wide-angle support (compatible devices)
Capture photos while video recording is active
Automatic saving to Camera Roll and easy sharing

New Features (2026.06):
Tour Tracking (GPX): record photos, videos, route points, and sensor data in one tour
Flexible tracking modes: On Capture, Time Interval, or Location Updates
Background tracking option: continue tracking when app is in background (with Always Location permission)
Tour map view: see your route with photo/video markers
Tour exports: export/share data as GPX, CSV, and JSON
Route video export: create map-based route videos from your captured tour media

Add Overlays / Watermarks
Date and time
Speed (km/h or mph)
Location
Weather and temperature
Altitude/height and wind speed
Compass heading
Audio level (dBFS)
All overlays can be enabled, disabled, and quickly adjusted directly from the camera screen.

Interesting for (example):
Vlogging and reaction videos
Travel and road-trip documentation
Tutorials and behind-the-scenes content
Real estate walkthroughs
Interviews and events
Any moment where both perspectives matter

Start capturing life from every angle with camAround2!
@camaround

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♬ original sound – camAround!
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♬ original sound – camAround!
@camaround

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♬ original sound – camAround!
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Features and Quick "How-To":

1) Dual Camera Recording (PiP)
Record with front and back cameras at the same time in Picture-in-Picture mode.

Move and resize the PiP ("Picture - in Picture") window freely
Choose PiP size, transparency, frame style, and frame color
Switch between composed, separate, or triple recording modes
Capture photos while filming.

Switch between front- and back cameras with a double tap on the screen.


2) Smart Watermarks
Add live context directly on your media.

Date and time
Speed (km/h, mph, knots, min/km)
Location and coordinates
Weather, temperature, wind, pressure
Altitude and heading
Camera EXIF details (ISO, exposure, lens)
Custom text watermark

You can also fully style watermarks (in the settings menu or with a long press on the "TEXT"-Button:
Font, text size, text case
Text and background colors
Multiline or compact format
Position presets (Bottom-Left, Bottom-Center or Bottom-Right) or just drag the watermarks text to place.

3) Tour Tracking (GPX + Telemetry)
Create “tours” by recording route points, photos, videos, and sensor data together.

Click on the arrow-button in the upper right corner to instantly start a new tour or continue a previous one
Record points by capture event, time interval, or location updates
Optional background tracking (with Always Location permission)
Keep all content synced to one route timeline
Export formats: CSV, JSON, GPX

4) Interactive Map View
Click on the map-button on the left side of the screen to open your tour in map view and explore it visually.

View route path and media markers
Tap markers to open photos/videos
Show tour stats (distance, duration, speed, elevation, etc.)
Switch map styles: Standard, Muted, 3D, Satellite, Hybrid
Share map snapshots and files

5) Route Video Export
When in "Map Mode" first click on the "Videocamera"-symbol and turn your route into a summary video -

Choose vertical or horizontal format
Control total video length
Set max duration for each photo/video stop
Options:
Include original clip audio
Add optional background music and ducking
Choose layout styles (map panel, overlay, fullscreen map + media stops)
Result: an easy made travel/activity story video.

6) Creative Recording Tools - for fun, experimental
Built-in video filters (B&W, Vintage, Dynamic, etc.)
Wide-angle/telephoto support (device dependent)
Audio options: noise control, quality, mic source
Front/back watermark targeting


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