# 1 Second Everyday vs Snap Second

1 Second Everyday and Snap Second both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Snap Second's written reviews are positive against 55% of 1 Second Everyday's. 1 Second Everyday's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 13) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 1 Second Everyday against 4.8 for Snap Second. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 Second Everyday has 48K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 1 Second Everyday's written reviews are positive against 86% of Snap Second's.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, Snap Second every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Snap Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews) | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-second-1-second-diary/id6749602215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 234 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [Ryan Zheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817557872) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Second Everyday

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### 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 1 Second Everyday free?

1 Second Everyday 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, 1 Second Everyday or Snap Second?

1 Second Everyday and Snap Second are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 48K and 13 ratings respectively.

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

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Snap Second shows ads.

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

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, and Snap Second every 9 days. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on October 15, 2026 and Snap Second on October 1, 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.*