# Clip vs Snap Second

The clearest difference is rating: Snap Second at 4.8 against Clip's 4.5. Snap Second also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 70%). Clip's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clip has 161 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Clip's written reviews are positive against 86% of Snap Second's.

Clip ships an update fortnightly, Snap Second every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clip | Snap Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clip-one-second-videos/id1453053122/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-second-1-second-diary/id6749602215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kacper Dziubek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191646159) | [Ryan Zheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817557872) |

## What reviewers say

### Clip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clip-one-second-videos/id1453053122)

This app helps you create a video diary by capturing one second of your day, every day. It automatically compiles these moments into a beautiful video montage, preserving your memories. You can add notes, edit clips, and even collaborate on projects with others.

**Highlights:** Daily one-second video capture, Automatic video compilation, Freestyle and Journal project styles, Auto-fill from camera roll, Precision trimming and filters, Diary notes for context, iCloud automatic backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $41.99 | one-time |


### 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 Clip free?

Clip 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, Clip or Snap Second?

Snap Second is rated higher. Clip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Snap Second averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Clip or Snap Second have ads?

Neither Clip nor Snap Second shows ads.

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

Clip ships an update fortnightly, and Snap Second every 9 days. Most recently, Clip was updated on September 10, 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.*