# 1 Second Everyday vs Mosaic Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mosaic Journal at none against 1 Second Everyday's 10. Mosaic Journal also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 55%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 1 Second Everyday's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1 Second Everyday sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Mosaic Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mosaic Journal 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. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 1 Second Everyday's written reviews are positive against 87% of Mosaic Journal's.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 5 days, Mosaic Journal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Mosaic Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/mosaic-journal/id1608183862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [Mosaic Journal LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608183864) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Second Everyday

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Mosaic Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mosaic-journal/id1608183862)

This app helps you appreciate your photos by creating a visual daily journal. It automatically sends you prints each month to build a physical album, preserving your memories outside of digital platforms. It encourages mindful reflection on your daily moments.

**Highlights:** Visual daily journaling, Automatic monthly print delivery, Physical album creation, Caption and written entry space, Tagging for people and location, Breaks photos out of social media

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

**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 Mosaic Journal free?

Mosaic Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1 Second Everyday or Mosaic Journal?

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

### Do 1 Second Everyday or Mosaic Journal have ads?

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Mosaic Journal shows ads.

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

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 5 days, and Mosaic Journal every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mosaic Journal on November 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.*