Comparison

Snap Second vs Second By Second

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snap Second

This app helps you create a daily video journal by recording one second of footage each day. It automatically organizes your clips into weekly, monthly, and yearly reels, offering creative tools for a cinematic life story. Enjoy private and secure memory keeping with optional cloud backup and advanced editing features.

Highlights
  • One-second daily recording
  • Automatic reel creation
  • Smart fill for missing days
  • Captions, music, and filters
  • Private and secure storage
  • Cloud backup (Pro)
  • HD export (Pro)
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • One-second video recording
  • Local storage for privacy
  • Calendar and timeline views
  • One-tap video stitching
  • Smart video importer
  • Daily recording reminders
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Snap Second4 screens
Second By Second3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Snap Second at none against Second By Second's shown. Snap Second also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second By Second holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snap Second has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Snap Second's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second By Second's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snap Second ships an update every 9 days, Second By Second daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Snap Second versus Second By Second: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnap SecondSecond By Second
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan ZhengJoshua Brunk

Customer experience

Snap Second

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Second By Second

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Snap Second

Subscriptions2
  • Memoir Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Memoir Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

Second By Second

One-time1
  • Support the Development$0.99

Questions

Is Snap Second free?
Snap Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second By Second free?
Second By Second is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snap Second or Second By Second?
Second By Second is rated higher. Snap Second averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Second By Second averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Snap Second or Second By Second have ads?
Second By Second shows ads; Snap Second does not.
Which is updated more often, Snap Second or Second By Second?
Snap Second ships an update every 9 days, and Second By Second daily. Most recently, Snap Second was updated on November 5, 2026 and Second By Second on October 31, 2026.

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