Yes, you can switch between the front and back camera in the middle of a screen recording, as long as the app doing the recording owns the camera feed. DemoScope (HD Face Cam Screen Recorder on the App Store and Google Play) does exactly that: the face cam bubble sitting on top of your recording can be flipped front to back without stopping the take.
Short answer: Use DemoScope’s Screen Recording with Face Cam feature on iPhone, iPad or Android. It overlays your camera as a draggable picture-in-picture bubble on the screen recording, and the bubble can be flipped between the front and back camera mid-recording, so one continuous take can show your face and then whatever your rear camera is pointed at.
Last updated: November 2026.
What “flipping the camera” means in a screen recording
A screen recording with a face cam is two video sources composited into one file: the screen itself, plus a camera feed drawn on top as a bubble. Flipping the camera swaps which physical lens feeds that bubble, front to back or back to front. The screen capture never pauses, so you get one continuous MP4 instead of two clips you would otherwise have to stitch together (and DemoScope has no editor, so stitching is not an option inside the app).
Why anyone needs it: you are demoing an app that scans something. You start facing the camera to explain the flow, then flip to the rear lens so viewers see the physical receipt, QR code, or product you are scanning while the app reacts on screen.
How to flip the camera while screen recording on iPhone
- Open DemoScope and choose Record mode.
- Pick your recording source. Use the in-app source if you want the full toolset, or the Other App source if you need to record a different app on your phone.
- Set up the face cam bubble before you start: pick a shape (circle, square, vertical rectangle or horizontal rectangle), pinch to resize it, and drag it to the corner that covers the least UI.
- Start recording.
- When you want to change lenses, tap the camera flip control. The bubble switches between the front and back camera while the screen recording keeps running.
- Stop the recording. The MP4 exports to your camera roll at device-native resolution.
On Android, the same flip works over other apps too: DemoScope’s floating control panel stays on screen in Other App mode, and camera flip, PiP border, shape, size and opacity are all adjustable mid-take there.
The honest limits
DemoScope flips the camera, but it does not do these things, and no setting will make it:
- No two cameras at once. One lens at a time, front or back. If you want your face and the rear view simultaneously, that is a multi-cam shoot, not this app.
- No full-frame camera. The back camera appears in the PiP bubble over your screen, not as the main frame. The bubble resizes, but the screen stays the base layer.
- No background removal, filters or face effects. Flip to the back camera and you get the raw rear feed.
- No editing. There is no trimming or cutting, so a flip you fumble means re-recording the take.
- Over other apps on iPhone, the tool set is Camera, PiP Border and Text on screen. Touch indicators and the teleprompter live in in-app recording on iPhone. On Android, Other App mode keeps the teleprompter, drawing, text and a laser pointer, and touch dots come from Android’s own “Show taps” developer setting.
The free route, and why it runs out
iOS built-in Screen Recording (Control Center) is free, already installed, and records your screen fine. It has no camera overlay at all, which means there is nothing to flip. Same story with the touch dots: the built-in recorder shows none, so viewers never see where you tapped. If you only need a silent capture of a bug, the built-in recorder is the right call and you should not pay for anything. A fuller breakdown lives in this ios screen recorder guide: built-in tool vs dedicated apps and this comparison of the ios screen recorder: built-in tool vs third-party apps.
| DemoScope | iOS built-in Screen Recording | Loom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face cam over the screen recording | Yes, PiP bubble | No | Desktop and web focused |
| Flip front/back mid-recording | Yes, without stopping | No camera to flip | Not a mobile-first recorder |
| Touch indicators | Yes, in-app, color customizable | No | No |
| Record other apps with a face cam | Yes (Other App mode) | Screen only, no face cam | No |
| Price | Free with watermark and a 10-minute cap; Pro $19.99 one-time | Free | Subscription |
My recommendation: record in-app whenever the demo allows it, because that is where touch indicators and the teleprompter work on iPhone, and only reach for Other App mode when the thing you are demoing genuinely lives in another app. The trade-off is real, and pretending otherwise produces a worse video.
Flips that look bad, and how to fix them
- The flip lands on a blurry rear shot. The back camera needs a beat to focus. Hold the subject still for two seconds after the flip, then talk.
- Audio drops out of sync with the flip. Mic routing is the usual culprit. Disconnect Bluetooth earbuds and record with the built-in mic or a wired mic.
- You run out of storage halfway. Screen recordings at device-native resolution are large. Clear 2 to 3 GB before a long take.
- You keep retaking because you forget the line right after the flip. Put the post-flip sentence in the teleprompter, which scrolls on screen for you and is not part of the recording.
For more small fixes like these, see 10 iphone screen recording tips that actually make a difference. And if you want to circle the thing you flipped to, here is how do i draw on my screen while recording on iphone?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between front and back camera while screen recording on iPhone?
Yes, with DemoScope’s Screen Recording with Face Cam feature on iPhone, iPad or Android. The face cam bubble flips between the front and back camera while the screen recording continues, producing one continuous MP4.
Does the iPhone built-in screen recorder support a face cam?
No. iOS built-in Screen Recording captures the screen and audio only, with no camera overlay and no touch indicators, so there is no camera to flip. A dedicated app like DemoScope adds the camera layer.
Can I flip the camera while recording a different app?
On Android, yes: DemoScope’s Other App mode keeps a floating control panel on screen with camera flip, shape, size, opacity and PiP border adjustable mid-take. On iPhone, Other App mode exposes Camera, PiP Border and Text on screen, while touch indicators and the teleprompter stay in in-app recording.
Does flipping the camera cost extra in DemoScope?
No. DemoScope is free with a watermark and a 10-minute cap per take or stream, and Pro is a $19.99 one-time purchase that removes both. Camera flip is part of the face cam feature, not an add-on.
Can I show my face and the rear camera at the same time?
No. DemoScope records one camera at a time, front or back, so you switch between them rather than showing both. Simultaneous dual-camera capture is not a DemoScope feature.
If your demo needs a mid-take lens change, set up the bubble first, rehearse the flip once, and record it in a single pass. DemoScope is worth a look if that is the shot you keep failing to get with the built-in recorder.