# 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary — Private Journal & Time Machine

> Video diary app to record and compile daily one-second video clips. (iPhone/iPad app by 1 Second Everyday, P.B.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 47,977 App Store ratings · 1,439 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 337 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews.md

## What is 1 Second Everyday?

Start recording today! Your future self will thank you for it. 1SE is a home for all your memories, not just the Insta-worthy ones. Get started today with Smart Fill and create a meaningful movie of your life right away.

2x winner of the “Best Use of a Mobile Camera” WEBBY Award.
Featured by Apple, BBC, TED, CNN, Fast Company and more!
Public Benefit Corporation

"For over 10 years, I’ve been recording 1 second every day, so I’ll never forget another day ever again. This project had such a positive impact on my day-to-day life after a few months, that I dedicated my life to making a mobile app which would make it easy for anyone to do this too. Being able to relive every single day has provided me with a treasured perspective on life. It holds me accountable for making each day notable. When I turned 40, I had a 1-hour movie that encapsulated my 30s. If I live to see 80 years of age, I’ll have a 5-hour video that summarizes 50 years of my life."

- Cesar Kuriyama, 1SE Founder


Why 1SE is awesome:

- SMART-FILL: Don't know where to start? Smart-fill your days with ease!

- ROTATE & FILL THE FRAME: Pesky vertical videos? Begone! Lopsided videos ruining your mash? No more! You can rotate and fill the frame to your heart's content.

- UNLIMITED MASHING: Make 1SE videos of any custom length. Monthly, seasonal, or the past 5 years. You're in control.

- 2 KINDS OF PROJECTS: Start out with two different styles of projects, ‘Freestyle’ for events or trips and ‘Journal’ for a classic day to day video diary.

- NOTES: Take note of your day and leave a private message for yourself.

- REMINDERS: Set up friendly creative reminders, so you never forget a day!

- PRIVACY: Your seconds are never shared with anyone unless you decide to do it.

Our core app is free to use but if you want to help support our growing team while gaining access to more features try 1SE Pro!


1SE PRO FEATURES:
- Licensed music: Gain access to royalty-free songs and add some music to your mashes!
- Unlimited backup: Secure your life’s most precious memories and never lose them again!
- Unlimited projects: Create as many Freestyle or Journal projects as you want.
- Unlimited snippets: Add multiple separate snippets in a day.
- Longer snippets: Capture up to 10 seconds per snippet!
- Collaboration: Invite your friends to collaborate on videos and remember your life together.
- Brightness: Edit the shadows and exposure with our updated snippet selector.
- Remove 1SE Branding: Remove the date and logo at the end of your videos.


Pro & Subscription FAQ: https://help.1se.co/pro-faq
Privacy Policy: https://1se.co/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://1se.co/terms-service

We love your feedback and appreciate your reviews. Reach out to us at support@1secondeveryday.com

Follow 1SE on:
- TikTok: @1secondeveryday
- Instagram: @1SecondEveryday

## Key features

- Smart Fill for easy day compilation
- Rotate and fill video frames
- Unlimited video mashing
- Freestyle and Journal project types
- Private notes for daily entries
- Creative daily reminders
- Privacy controls for your videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export with Pro Options | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove 1SE Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1SE Pro (Lifetime) | $249.00 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #104 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of 1 Second Everyday?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📽️ Captures life's moments
- 💾 Backup and restore functionality
- 🤝 Great customer support
- 🎨 Customizable projects
- 🕰️ Captures daily life

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 Aggressive push for subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔒 Loss of previously free features
- 🔇 Limited music options
- 🔄 Frequent UI changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding videos
- Inability to add videos from camera roll
- Syncing and backup issues
- Orientation and layout problems
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Most requested features**

- Allow moving clips between days
- Add option to remove date stamp
- Implement portrait mode
- Provide more music/audio options
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Sync across devices
- Offer a one-time purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,439)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Price Hike & Low-Quality Free Version

*2026-08-26, version 6.5.8*

After 7 years of loyally using this, I realized they switched the compression options last year, and your only options are fairly low-quality or HD (for $50!). It used to be totally free to get a quality video. It is noticeably bad, and I’m disappointed to have to move my seconds over, but I will be switching to a different app.

### 4/5 — Quick Fill Freezes

*2026-08-22, version 6.5.8*

I really want this app to do well I really do. I’ve loved it and used it for several years. 
My only complaint is that the quick fill feature is not consistent. It hardly ever works. It will freeze. It won’t let you swap. Sometimes you press the button to swap in the video doesn’t actually swap sometimes I’ll get all the way through making my swaps and doing my quick fill and it will just crash and freeze and nothing will happen. I love the quick fill feature and I wish it would work. I pay an annual subscription for an app that freezes almost every time I use it.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-20, version 6.5.7*

I’m on my 4th year of 1SE, it’s the perfect end of year highlight reel

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-08-19, version 6.5.7*

I think that this app is fantastic. This is a wonderful way to compile your favorite moments, and to have something fun to look back on as you get older.

### 5/5 — Love the app, but suddenly I can’t find my account

*2026-08-19, version 6.5.7*

I’ve been using this app for almost 6 years and recently upgraded my phone, and since then I’m unable to login. The app won’t recognize any of my emails so it won’t send me a link. I continue to pay the subscription, but there’s also no way to contact anyone for help.
Super frustrating. I don’t wanna give up everything I’ve done, but I refuse to keep paying for something I can’t access anymore for some reason and no way to contact anyone.

After a lot of searching, I was able to figure it out, but the absolute lack of support for such a not-cheap, long-lasting app is disconcerting.

### 4/5 — Wish it would connect to Google and Apple photos

*2026-08-12, version 6.5.7*

I really wish I could choose to log into my Google Photos and pull videos from there because I’m trying to go back and do my baby’s first year of life but didn’t have the account when he was born. Now I have to download things to my phone before I can upload to 1SE and that fills my phone quickly.

If this feature was added, I’d give this app 5 stars!

### 4/5 — Love This App

*2026-08-11, version 6.5.7*

While I love the app it’s difficult to lean and use…

### 4/5 — Four stars

*2026-08-11, version 6.5.6*

The app is pretty good but the annoying part is you have to log in every single day if you want the results and sometimes you don’t have time for that.

### 3/5 — Next Date Text Is Ugly and Big

*2026-08-07, version 6.5.5*

Hello, I truly love this app so much but the next text font that shows the date on your clips is so ugly and completely ruining the app for me. is there anyway we can change it back to the old one via settings? if not that’s okay I will just find a different similar app

### 5/5 — Great way

*2026-08-07, version 6.5.5*

To build a reel of your life! You can see what you are spent your time doing.

## Frequently asked questions about 1 Second Everyday

### What is 1 Second Everyday?

1 Second Everyday is a video diary app that allows you to record one second of your day and compile these clips into meaningful movies of your life. It helps you preserve memories and create a personal video journal.

### What are the key features of 1 Second Everyday?

Key features include Smart Fill to easily compile your days, the ability to rotate and fill video frames, unlimited video mashing for custom lengths, two project types (Freestyle and Journal), private notes, daily reminders, and strong privacy controls.

### Is 1 Second Everyday free to use?

The core app is free to use, offering essential features for creating your video diary. For access to advanced features like licensed music, unlimited backup, and collaboration, users can opt for 1SE Pro, which is available via subscription.

### What kind of videos can I create?

You can create various types of videos, from daily diary entries to compilations of events or trips. The app supports unlimited mashing, allowing you to create videos of any custom length, such as monthly, seasonal, or multi-year recaps.

### How does 1 Second Everyday ensure privacy?

Your recorded video seconds are private and are never shared with anyone unless you explicitly choose to do so. The app prioritizes user privacy, ensuring your personal memories are kept secure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.9 — 2026-08-27

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 6.5.8 — 2026-08-20

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 6.5.7 — 2026-08-11

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 6.5.6 — 2026-08-09

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 6.5.5 — 2026-07-31

Bugfixes and performance improvements

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