# Leap Second vs Snap Second

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Snap Second at 86% against Leap Second's 34%. Snap Second also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Leap Second's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leap Second sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Snap Second sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snap Second holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leap Second has 5.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Leap Second's written reviews are positive against 86% of Snap Second's.

Leap Second ships an update monthly, Snap Second every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leap Second | Snap Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leap-second-everyday-videos/id1021405859/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-second-1-second-diary/id6749602215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 118 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contarini Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568181531) | [Ryan Zheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817557872) |

## What reviewers say

### Leap Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leap-second-everyday-videos/id1021405859)

Easily create a daily video journal by capturing, trimming, and stitching short clips. Relive memories and share your life's story with friends and family through highlight reels. Supports photos, videos, and Live Photos with customizable soundtracks and HD export.

**Highlights:** Daily video journaling, Trim and stitch clips, Photo and video support, Calendar organization, Collaborative journaling, Cloud storage backup, Customizable soundtracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro gold yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $19.99 | one-time |
| Leap Second | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4k | $19.99 | one-time |
| Import Media | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent for capturing memories
- 🎨 Versatile video creation
- 🔍 Helpful for reviewing the year
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss/deletion issues
- 🔍 Difficult to retrieve past videos
- 🤖 Unreliable app functionality
- 🗣️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Videos randomly disappearing
- Inability to upload/access older videos
- Crashes when trying to export videos
- Syncing issues between app and camera roll

**Requested features**

- Ability to add music to videos
- Option to arrange videos in custom order
- Improved video trimming/editing tools
- Support for multiple timelines/accounts


### Snap Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-second-1-second-diary/id6749602215)

Capture and compile daily moments into a cinematic video diary. This app allows for flexible recording, smart filling of missing days, and creative editing tools to build a personal story. Securely store and organize your memories.

**Highlights:** Unlimited seconds and clips per day, 1-second quick recording, Smart fill for missing days, Weekly, monthly, and yearly reels, Captions, music, and filters, Encrypted and private storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memoir Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Memoir Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leap Second free?

Leap Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snap Second free?

Snap Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Leap Second or Snap Second?

Snap Second is rated higher. Leap Second averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Snap Second averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Leap Second or Snap Second have ads?

Leap Second shows ads; Snap Second does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leap Second or Snap Second?

Leap Second ships an update monthly, and Snap Second every 9 days. Most recently, Leap Second was updated on September 15, 2026 and Snap Second on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*