# 1 Second Everyday vs Virtual Mutations

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Mutations at none against 1 Second Everyday's 15. Virtual Mutations also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). 1 Second Everyday's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 3) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1 Second Everyday sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Virtual Mutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Mutations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 Second Everyday has 48K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, Virtual Mutations every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Virtual Mutations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 234 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [camila magrane](https://appshunter.io/developer/975012400) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Second Everyday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create a video diary by recording one second of your day. Relive your life's moments with custom-length compilations and smart fill features. Keep your memories private and accessible.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Export with Pro Options | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove 1SE Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1SE Pro (Lifetime) | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 Aggressive push for subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔒 Loss of previously free features

**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

**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


### Virtual Mutations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027)

Experience augmented reality art installations by Camila Magrane. This app bridges the gap between physical artwork and digital enhancements, requiring users to be present with the art to unlock its virtual features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art viewing, Interactive digital enhancements, Companion to physical installations, Multimedia artist showcase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 Second Everyday free?

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

### Is Virtual Mutations free?

Virtual Mutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1 Second Everyday or Virtual Mutations?

Virtual Mutations is rated higher. 1 Second Everyday averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Virtual Mutations averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 1 Second Everyday or Virtual Mutations have ads?

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Virtual Mutations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1 Second Everyday or Virtual Mutations?

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, and Virtual Mutations every 9 days. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on October 17, 2026 and Virtual Mutations on October 3, 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.*