# AlphaBlur Image Effects — with Artificial Intelligence

> AI-powered photo editor for background effects and object separation. (iPhone/iPad app by Maxim Chernousov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablur-image-effects/id1332031137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maxim Chernousov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129911489)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 35 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2018-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablur-image-effects/id1332031137/reviews.md

## What is AlphaBlur Image Effects?

AlphaBlur Effects App uses neural network, artificial intelligence and modern Apple's hardware optical features for smart automatic splitting background and foreground objects on your photos and apply different amazing special effects on background. 

If your device supports Dual Cameras or TrueDepth hardware features then now AlphaBlur also uses these for supreme quality of background splitting. If you use an old iPhone without modern hardware features then our app can work fine and on these to.

Many beautiful high-quality effects are collected in this fine app and can be easily applied by one click on effect's icon. Different kinds of blur and focus effects, bokeh with different shapes of elements, highlights and stars, turbulence distortions and many tenses other special effects are available for you with help of AlphaBlur Effect App presented for you by AlphaPlugins.

Main features:
- automatically split background and foreground objects with using artificial intelligence
- use DualCamera and TrueDepth hardware features if these are available on device.
- many kinds of blur and focus effects, include zooming blur, motion blur, radial and etc.
- different bokeh effects with different shapes of elements
- lot of different highlight and stars effects.
- various types of turbulence distortion effects which can be applied on background to

    
Similar like other AlphaPlugins' product the AlphaBlur Effects is high-quality and very intellectually app what gives you a lot of fun.

## Key features

- AI-powered background/foreground separation
- Special effects for backgrounds
- Dual Camera and TrueDepth hardware support
- Various blur and focus effects
- Customizable bokeh shapes
- Highlight and star effects
- Turbulence distortion effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bokeh & Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turbulenses | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphablur-image-effects/id1332031137/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No Blur Strength Ajustements

*2021-02-22*

It does what it said but without strength adjustment, it makes photos look ‘fake’.

### 1/5 — Not Bad

*2019-05-21*

This is the first time I used it, but I was disappointed because any changes you make to your photos you can’t save them and return them the finished products to your photo site. Thanks for offering has a free app.
Number2000

**Developer response:** Please, try to use freshest version of the App. The latest version of app fixed all found issues plus new helpful features were added

### 3/5 — Works ok; needs refinement

*2019-04-09*

Works ok to blur background. Similar to iPhone’s Portrait mode, but more options. Some seem a bit fake but others may call them artsy. The basics work best in my opinion. Newer iPhones allow portrait blur adjustments that would surpass this but for even X owners this is a good(basic) after-photo blur tool. 
Doesn’t work as well when the main objects (those you don’t want blurred) are not next to each other. Such as when a dog is standing in front of a person. Depending on the depth the person starts to blur. 
But a solid start. Guessing updating the software to the latest iOS could help?

### 5/5 — Appli intéressante

*2019-03-20*

Plein d'effets sympas. A essayer.

### 3/5 — ピント位置調整があれば

*2018-09-29*

凄く自然にポートレート写真が出来ます。
とても気に入ってます。
一点残念な点はどの被写体をぼかしたいか選べないところ。
ピントを合わせたい被写体を選べるようになると最高です。
是非次回のアップデートで対応をお願いします。

### 2/5 — Somethings wrong

*2018-05-21*

It only seems to work if the output size is set to a low resolution.

## Frequently asked questions about AlphaBlur Image Effects

### What is AlphaBlur?

AlphaBlur is a photo editing application that utilizes artificial intelligence to intelligently separate foreground subjects from backgrounds and apply a range of special effects to the background.

### How does AlphaBlur's AI background separation work?

The app employs neural network technology and modern hardware features like Dual Cameras or TrueDepth, if available on your device, to achieve precise automatic splitting of background and foreground objects.

### What kind of effects can I apply with AlphaBlur?

AlphaBlur offers a wide array of effects including various blurs (zooming, motion, radial), focus effects, bokeh with customizable shapes, highlights, stars, and turbulence distortions.

### Does AlphaBlur work on older iPhones without advanced hardware?

Yes, AlphaBlur is designed to function effectively even on older iPhones that do not possess modern hardware features like Dual Cameras or TrueDepth.

### What is the price of AlphaBlur?

AlphaBlur is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### What devices is AlphaBlur compatible with?

AlphaBlur is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How often is AlphaBlur updated?

The latest version of AlphaBlur is 1.1.3, and it was last updated on February 20, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update.

### What is the age rating for AlphaBlur?

AlphaBlur has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2026-08-06

a specific iOS26 bug was fixed

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-01

Adopted for iOS26

### 1.1.3 — 2025-02-20

Supports iOS15 and upper

### 1.1.1 — 2021-12-19

- The new version is adopted for iOS15

### 1.1.0 — 2020-05-27

New version has been adapted to iOS13.5

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All apps by Maxim Chernousov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1129911489

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