# 1 Second Everyday vs Ultralapse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1 Second Everyday at 55% against Ultralapse's 0%. 1 Second Everyday also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Ultralapse's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1 Second Everyday sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Ultralapse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1 Second Everyday holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 Second Everyday has 48K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 1 Second Everyday's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ultralapse's.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 5 days, Ultralapse every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Ultralapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralapse-video-time-lapses/id1451530021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [Konstantin Gonikman](https://appshunter.io/developer/316756159) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Second Everyday

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

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps you create a video diary by recording one second of your day. Relive your memories with custom-length movies, organize them into projects, and add notes. It's a personal time machine to capture life's moments, big and small.

**Highlights:** Smart Fill for easy day filling, Rotate and fill frame for video orientation, Unlimited custom-length video creation, Freestyle and Journal project types, Private notes for daily reflections, Creative reminders to record daily, Privacy controls for shared content

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| Unlimited Backup | $4.49 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1SE Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove 1SE Watermark | $4.99 | 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


### Ultralapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultralapse-video-time-lapses/id1451530021)

Create mesmerizing time-lapses of life's moments by recording short videos over time. Track children's growth, transformations, or even pets and plants with smart face recognition and helpful reminders. Save and share your unique creations with ease.

**Highlights:** Record short videos for time-lapses, Smart face recognition for alignment, Set daily/weekly/monthly reminders, Create multiple albums, FullHD/4K video export (premium), Save and share videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultralapse Premium (6 months) | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Ultralapse Premium (yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 Second Everyday free?

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

### Is Ultralapse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1 Second Everyday or Ultralapse?

1 Second Everyday is rated higher. 1 Second Everyday averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Ultralapse averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do 1 Second Everyday or Ultralapse have ads?

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Ultralapse shows ads.

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

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 5 days, and Ultralapse every 4 months. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ultralapse on November 2, 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.*