CCTV camera app for iPhone: security-cam aesthetic

Q: Can I use it with both cameras at once?

Yes — the CCTV preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

Last updated: 2026-07-20

You want the CCTV look on an iPhone — without carrying a second camera or editing every shot afterwards in a filter app.

Short answer: Selfie shoots the CCTV look live: pick the preset, frame, shoot. Filters render in the viewfinder before you capture — on photos and videos, and even with the front and back cameras at the same time.

What makes the CCTV look

The CCTV look is high-contrast, desaturated, slightly noisy footage with the flat perspective of a ceiling-mounted camera — a staple of the surveillance-core aesthetic on TikTok and Instagram.

How to get it in Selfie

Selfie includes a CCTV preset in its Fun shelf that renders the security-camera look live, for photos and video alike.

The dual-camera twist

Dual mode makes it stranger (in a good way): two "security feeds" — the room and your face — recorded in one take.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply the filter before or after shooting? Before — the preset renders live in the viewfinder, and the saved photo or video matches the preview. There is no separate editing step.

Does it work for video? Yes. Presets apply to video recording as well, including dual front-and-back video with sound.

Can I use it with both cameras at once? Yes — that’s Selfie’s core feature. The CCTV preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.