Snap Second vs Second By Second
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snap Second
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.
- 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
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Your Life. One Second a Day. Turn everyday moments into a cinematic time-capsule of your life. With Snap Second you’re not just recording a video – you’re building your story. Why Second A Day? • Flexible Capture – Unlimited seconds and clips per day • 1-Second Recording – Quick, lightweight daily moments • Smart Fill – Auto-detect and fill missing days • Organized Storytelling – Weekly, monthly, and yearly reels • Creative Tools – Captions, music, filters, and simple editing • Private & Secure – Encrypted, protected memories What People Are Saying “Love Snap Second – it’s allowed me to track my working life every day and see how I’ve transformed as a person.” Whether you’re tracking a personal journey, recording family milestones, or simply capturing life’s small moments – Snap Second makes it meaningful. Snap Second Pro – Make Your Life Movie Shine • Secure Cloud Backup • Unlimited Journals • Custom Music Import • HD Export • Watermark Toggle Ready to start your life movie? Download Snap Second today and add your one second. Because every day deserves its place in your story. Privacy Policy: https://snapsecond.co/privacy Terms of Use (Terms of Service): https://snapsecond.co/terms
Second By Second
Capture your life one second at a time with this free journaling app. It offers simple recording, complete privacy with local storage, and powerful features like a calendar view and instant timeline. Maintain your habit with daily reminders.
- One-second video recording
- Local storage for privacy
- Calendar and timeline views
- One-tap video stitching
- Smart video importer
- Daily recording reminders
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Capture your life, one second at a time! What if you could watch your entire year unfold in just 6 minutes? Second By Second is the simplest, most private and totally FREE way to journal your journey. SIMPLE & FAST Recording your day shouldn’t be a chore. Open the app, record (or import) your one second, and you're done. It’s the fastest habit you’ll ever keep. COMPLETE PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your memories are yours alone. Unlike other apps, we don’t store your videos on our servers. - 100% Local Storage: Your videos stay on your phone. - No Cloud Tracking: We don’t track where you are or what you do. - No Account Needed: Start recording immediately without giving up your email. TOTALLY FREE We believe everyone should be able to look back on their life for free. - No Hidden Subscriptions: All core features are open to everyone. Why charge for simple functionality? - No "Pay-to-Unlock" Features: High-quality stitching and exporting are included. You can take as many clips as you want and send them to anyone you want! - Optional Support: If you love the app, you can choose to watch an ad or send a small donation to support development, but it's never required. Thanks for any support! POWERFUL FEATURES - Beautiful Calendar View: See your journey grow day by day. - Instant Timeline: Scroll through your memories in a smooth, continuous feed. - One-Tap Stitching: Combine weeks, months, or years into a single cinematic masterpiece. - Smart Importer: Pick any video from your library; we’ll help you trim it to the perfect second. - Daily Reminders: Gentle notifications to help you maintain your streak. Start your day, Second By Second!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Snap Second at none against Second By Second's shown. Second By Second's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Snap Second sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Second By Second sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Snap Second ships an update every 9 days, Second By Second daily. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Snap Second | Second By Second |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Zheng | Joshua Brunk |
Customer experience
Snap Second
Second By Second
In-app purchases
Snap Second
- Memoir Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Memoir Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
Second By Second
- Support the Development$0.99
