Comparison

LifeCut vs Daylog

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

Head to head
About

LifeCut

Features
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A simple video editing app for turning short clips into Vlogs. Edit videos right after recording, then reorder clips, trim footage, add text, apply filters, add BGM, adjust volume, and handle the steps you need to create a finished video in one flow. LifeCut features a UI designed for iPhone operation. Tap and swipe to edit without getting lost, while still fine-tuning details like text styles and volume. Create many kinds of Vlog videos, from everyday records and travel memories to short videos for social media. Features - Shoot videos with the built-in camera - Choose a recording length from 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, or Free - HDR support - Stabilization and Action Mode support - Shoot in Cinematic mode - Import videos from your Camera Roll - Reorder, hide, and delete clips - Trim videos and adjust scale - Apply filters - Add BGM - Add text and adjust its style - Adjust camera audio and BGM volume - Save and share finished videos Terms of Use https://lifecut.mishimadesign.com/legal.html#terms-en

About

Daylog

Features
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Five seconds today. A film to come back to. ā–  Your first film from day one Preview your film after saving your first clip. Seven recorded days complete your first seven-day film. They do not have to be consecutive. ā–  Start free Daily recording, your first seven-day film, and playback of this month and last month are free. Premium unlocks all past monthly films and this year as one film. Days are long but years are short. Daylog keeps just five seconds of each day and threads them into one film. ā–  Five seconds, today's one frame No pressure — capture the one moment that mattered most today. One frame a day, no more. ā–  A month becomes one film — Montage Your five-second clips become a monthly film. Open the Film tab, pick a month, and it plays back as one continuous movie. Dates roll by; you meet each day again. ā–  Quiet by design Not a feed — a calm archive only you see. ā–  Kept on your device Every clip stays on this device. No account, no upload. ā–  One year ago today Your frame from a year ago resurfaces. An app that deepens with time. ā–  Premium Ā· Turn the whole year into one film Ā· Watermark-free films Ā· Ad-free, unlimited retakes Today's five seconds are the shortest letter to your future self. — Daylog Premium is available as a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time (lifetime) purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://studiosolum.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

LifeCut4 screens
Daylog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LifeCut at none against Daylog's shown. LifeCut also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Daylog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LifeCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Daylog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeCut ships an update weekly, Daylog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LifeCut versus Daylog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeCutDaylog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMishima DesignStudio Solum

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LifeCut

Subscriptions2
  • LifeCut Pro (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • LifeCut Pro (1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Export (1 Time)$1.99
2 purchases

Daylog

Subscriptions1
  • Moment5 Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Moment5 Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is LifeCut free?
LifeCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daylog free?
Daylog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LifeCut or Daylog have ads?
Daylog shows ads; LifeCut does not.
Which is updated more often, LifeCut or Daylog?
LifeCut ships an update weekly, and Daylog every 6 weeks. Most recently, LifeCut was updated on October 31, 2026 and Daylog on October 28, 2026.

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