# 1 Second Everyday vs Lapse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapse at none against 1 Second Everyday's 15. Lapse also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). 1 Second Everyday's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 42%) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Lapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 1 Second Everyday against 4.8 for Lapse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48K and 118K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 1 Second Everyday's written reviews are positive against 42% of Lapse's.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, Lapse daily. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Lapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews) | [4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-disposable-camera/id1636699256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48K | **118K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 234 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [Lapse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493084370) |

## 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)

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


### Lapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-disposable-camera/id1636699256)

Transform your phone into a retro disposable camera. Capture moments spontaneously and develop them later, freeing you from the pressure of perfection. Relive your experiences through personalized recap videos.

**Highlights:** Disposable camera simulation, Shoot now, develop later, Uncurated photo capture, Customizable memory recaps, Retro photo effects

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Vintage aesthetic
- 🤩 Unique disposable camera concept
- 🌟 Captures everyday moments
- 😊 Intimate sharing with friends
- 🎨 Customizable profile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overly complicated sign-up process
- 🙄 Forced invites to use the app
- 🤖 Excessive notifications
- 🤔 Inability to delete or edit photos
- 🙃 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Photos not saving properly
- Inability to log back into account
- Persistent issues with deleting account

**Requested features**

- Add option to save raw photos without watermark
- Implement a self-timer for photos
- Allow uploading existing photos to the app
- Add ability to reply to comments
- Improve photo sharing and messaging features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 Second Everyday free?

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

### Is Lapse free?

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

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

1 Second Everyday and Lapse are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 48K and 118K ratings respectively.

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

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Lapse shows ads.

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

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, and Lapse daily. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lapse on October 18, 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.*