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Put your selfie beside the scene instead of choosing between them.
Give each view its space
PiP is free. Side-by-side and top-and-bottom layouts on Android require Creator.
Keep one finished result
Capture photos or videos and save the composition directly to your photo library.
On-device
Photos and videos are processed locally, not uploaded
Try both views / Give each view its space
Two views. Room for both.
Keep the scene big with free PiP. Or give each view its own space with Creator’s side-by-side and top-and-bottom layouts on Android.
Keep one finished resultOn-device
Interactive composition · illustrative scenesPicture in picture
The view and your reaction, together.
Interactive composition · illustrative scenesSide by side
The photographer belongs in the story.
Interactive composition · illustrative scenesTop and bottom
Every side of growing up matters.
02 / A reason for every view
You were there. Your photos should show it.
A trip, a table of friends, a first ride. Pair what happened with the person behind the camera.
Scroll to see the other side. Or choose a view.
01 / Travel
The view you came for. The smile it gave you.
A coastline, a turn of the head, your smile behind the phone. Free PiP capture pairs the rear-camera scene with your front-camera selfie in one photo. Place your portrait where it won’t cover the view.
Scroll to see the other side. Or choose a view.
02 / Friends
The best group photo includes the person taking it.
You hold the phone. Your friends lean in. With Android Creator, side-by-side capture gives each view its own half—so taking the photo doesn’t mean being left out of it.
Scroll to see the other side. Or choose a view.
03 / Family
Their milestone. Your reaction.
One camera follows the bicycle; the other sees the parent filming. Android Creator’s top-and-bottom layout gives both views their own space. For a fast-moving milestone, check simultaneous-camera support before the ride.
Scroll to see the other side. Or choose a view.
04 / Live music
Some songs deserve your reaction, too.
The stage tells you what happened. Your face tells you how it felt. Record both in one free PiP video on a compatible phone. Check concurrent-camera support and the venue’s recording rules before the show.
Scroll to see the other side. Or choose a view.
05 / Café
Catch the conversation. Choose the frame later.
Coffee arrives. The conversation keeps going. Capture both sides now, then use Creator to swap the views, move your portrait or choose a different photo format. A moment worth keeping should not wait for perfect framing.
Simultaneous capture requires a compatible phone. On unsupported devices, Bothie uses sequential capture. These interactive scenes illustrate composition, not live camera output.
01 / Made for both sides
Two views. One photo or video.
Your view and your reaction, composed into one photo or video on your device. Start with free picture-in-picture; choose Creator when you want more ways to frame it.
01
Be in the picture
Put your selfie beside the scene instead of choosing between them.
02
Give each view its space
PiP is free. Side-by-side and top-and-bottom layouts on Android require Creator.
03
Keep one finished result
Capture photos or videos and save the composition directly to your photo library.
04
Know what your phone can do
Compatible phones capture both cameras simultaneously. Others guide you through sequential capture.
05
Stay with the moment
No account, no ads, no feed. Open the camera and focus on what is happening.
03 / Yours to keep
Your moments. On your device.
- ✓Photos and videos are processed locally, not uploaded
- ✓No account or ads to get between you and the moment
- ✓Camera, microphone and photo-library access only when needed
04 / From moment to memory
Open the camera. Keep both sides.
Start with free PiP capture—no account to create. Bothie checks how your phone can use the two cameras.
01
Frame both views
Position your selfie without covering the scene. Creator adds split-screen layouts on Android.
02
Capture your moment
Capture together on compatible devices, or follow the guided two-step capture.
03
Keep it. Share it your way.
Save one composed photo or video to your device. No publishing feed required.
Creator / One-time purchase
Same photo. A different way to tell it.
Let the scene lead, or put your reaction first. Creator lets you change the composition of a recent Bothie photo after capture—using its retained front and rear originals.
- 01Swap views to change the focus
- 02Move or resize PiP without hiding the subject
- 03Choose a shape and border for your portrait
- 04Export for your feed: 3:4, 9:16, 16:9, 4:5 or 1:1
- 05Take a breath: choose a 3- or 10-second countdown
- 06Keep both original photos, or save a framing preset for next time
Free PiP stays free. Creator is an optional one-time Google Play purchase, not a subscription. Bothie keeps source pairs for your latest three photos only; older source pairs are removed, while saved compositions stay in your gallery. Reframing is not a video editor.
Get Bothie on Google Play
Same two views. Choose which one leads.
Interactive composition · illustrative scenes
08 / Guides
Better dual-camera photos start here.
Find out what your phone supports, choose a layout that keeps both subjects visible, and capture your next trip, reaction or family milestone with confidence.
How to Use Front and Rear Cameras at the Same Time
Learn how dual-camera capture works on Android and iPhone, how to frame both views, and what happens when a phone cannot run both cameras concurrently.
Read guide →Apps for Cinematography: A Mobile Dual-Camera Workflow
Compare what mobile apps for cinematography need, then build a practical front-and-back camera workflow for vlogs, events, and behind-the-scenes footage.
Read guide →What Makes a Camera App Privacy-First?
A practical guide to camera permissions, on-device processing, local saving, data disclosures, and the questions to ask before trusting a camera app.
Read guide →09 / Questions
Dual camera, clearly explained.
Answers about Android camera apps, dual capture, reaction cam recording, PiP video, split-screen layouts, compatibility, privacy, and the official camera app download.
Can Bothie use the front and rear cameras at the same time?
Yes. On phones that support concurrent cameras, Bothie captures the front and rear cameras together. Other devices use a guided two-step capture and still create one composed photo or video.
How do I record with the front and back cameras at the same time on Android?
Open Bothie, choose picture-in-picture, side-by-side, or top-and-bottom, compose both views, and start recording. Simultaneous dual-camera recording depends on the Android device’s camera capabilities.
What is picture-in-picture camera mode?
Picture-in-picture, also called PiP camera mode, places a movable front-camera window over the larger rear-camera scene. It works well for reactions, travel vlogs, tutorials, food reviews, and live events.
Can Bothie make split-screen or side-by-side videos?
Yes. On Android, Creator unlocks side-by-side and top-and-bottom layouts during capture. Picture-in-picture stays free. Save one composed video; simultaneous front-and-back recording requires a compatible phone.
Can I use Bothie as a reaction camera app?
Yes. Bothie works as a reaction cam app, dual camera vlog, and reaction video recorder because it keeps the scene and the creator’s response in one finished frame.
Can I take dual camera photos without a social network or account?
Yes. Bothie is a standalone dual camera photo and video app with no social feed, no account, no advertising, and no cross-app tracking.
Does Bothie upload my photos, videos, or audio?
No. Camera composition, preview, recording, and saving happen locally on your device. Bothie does not operate a server that receives your media.
What happens if my phone does not support concurrent cameras?
Bothie automatically switches to a guided rear-then-front capture. The views are taken in sequence and combined into one result instead of being captured at the identical instant.
What can I film with a front and back camera app?
Popular uses include travel videos, interviews, reaction clips, family moments, group shots, concerts, product demonstrations, tutorials, and everyday dual-view photos.
Can I take a photo with the front and back cameras together?
Yes. Bothie supports dual-camera photos as well as video. Compatible phones capture both views concurrently; other phones use a guided rear-then-front flow and combine the views into one photo.
What is dual capture or a bothie photo?
Dual capture uses two phone cameras in one capture workflow. A bothie photo includes the scene in front of the phone and the person behind it, using PiP, side-by-side, or top-and-bottom layouts.
Where can I download the Bothie camera app?
The official Bothie camera app download is available on Google Play. Bothie does not distribute an APK from this website or from third-party download pages.
10 / Review information
Free to start. Clear about the extras.
Free picture-in-picture photos and videos, without an account or ads. On Android, the optional one-time Creator purchase unlocks split layouts and recent-photo reframing. Simultaneous capture depends on your phone.
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