# 1 Second Everyday vs Chatbooks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chatbooks at none against 1 Second Everyday's 15. Chatbooks also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 55%) and ratings volume (250K vs 48K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1 Second Everyday sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Chatbooks 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 Chatbooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chatbooks has 250K ratings behind it against 48K, 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 64% of Chatbooks's.

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, Chatbooks every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Second Everyday | Chatbooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548/reviews) | **[4.8 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbooks/id734887606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48K | **250K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **64.5% 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 with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #205 |
| Size | 235 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1 Second Everyday, P.B.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587823551) | [Chatbooks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542523202) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Second Everyday

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Chatbooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbooks/id734887606)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create personalized photo books and prints from your phone's camera roll. Turn everyday moments or special milestones into beautifully printed keepsakes, delivered to your door with free shipping. Customize sizes, covers, and add captions for a truly unique gift or personal collection.

**Highlights:** Create photo books from phone camera roll, Order photo prints, Monthly photo book subscription, Customizable book sizes and covers, Add captions and collages, Free standard shipping on orders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💎 High-quality photo books
- 🎁 Great gift option
- 📚 Convenient way to preserve memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with syncing issues
- 🕰️ Slow shipping and long delays
- 💰 Expensive for international users
- 📷 Poor photo quality
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not uploading correctly
- Locked books being edited unexpectedly
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Incorrect shipping information

**Requested features**

- More layout and customization options
- Ability to select photos from different albums
- Option to change book title/cover
- Improved in-app navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 Second Everyday free?

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

### Is Chatbooks free?

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

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

Chatbooks is rated higher. 1 Second Everyday averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Chatbooks averages 4.8 from 250K ratings.

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

Neither 1 Second Everyday nor Chatbooks shows ads.

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

1 Second Everyday ships an update every 6 days, and Chatbooks every 9 days. Most recently, 1 Second Everyday was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chatbooks on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 1 Second Everyday or Chatbooks?

1 Second Everyday currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Chatbooks at #205. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*