frontback

Frontback is a mobile photography application that enabled users to capture and publish two photographs within a single post—one from the device’s front-facing camera and one from its rear-facing camera. The concept aimed to pair a self-portrait with the surrounding scene in a single, side-by-side image.

Usage centers on a dual-camera capture mode, where a single action triggers both shots and the resulting post displays the two images side by side. Users could add captions, like or comment, and share their posts to a built-in feed or to other social networks. The interface was designed to be lightweight and quick, encouraging spontaneous, behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Frontback gained attention in tech media for its novel juxtaposition of personal and environmental perspectives and for its emphasis on real-time sharing. It supported popular mobile platforms and inspired discussion about multi-image storytelling on mobile devices.

Over time, interest in standalone dual-camera apps waned as larger social networks expanded features that accommodate multiple perspectives. The current status of Frontback varies in reports, with many references describing it as discontinued or lacking active development, though archived discussions and user communities persist.