# Blear — Make awesome blurry wallpapers

> App to transform photos into customizable blurry wallpapers. (iPhone/iPad app by Sindre Sorhus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blear/id994182280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blear/id994182280/reviews.md

## What is Blear?

Transform your photos into stunning blurry wallpapers. Make your Home/Lock screen shine!

Drag the image horizontally to change the crop.

You get the best result with bright colorful photos, like a handful of jellybeans or unicorns.

The app comes bundled with some beautiful photos to get you started. Just shake to get another one.

When you have swiped your preferred blurriness, tap the save button on the right. In the Photos app, go to the image you just saved, tap the action button, and choose “Use as Wallpaper”.

The app also comes with an Action Extension. So instead of opening the app, you can start by finding a photo in the Photos app, tap the action button, and then choose “Make Blurry Wallpaper”.


Blear is open source: https://github.com/sindresorhus/blear

## Key features

- Transform photos into blurry wallpapers
- Adjust crop and blurriness
- Use pre-loaded images
- Action Extension for quick editing
- Save and set as wallpaper

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blear/id994182280/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Leads Aesthetic highlights

*2026-04-24*

simple and way too effective for those backgrounds

### 4/5 — Landscape for iPad missing. Otherwise 5stars! :)

*2025-12-31*

I found the app yesterday and installed it directly on my iPhone. Great app. As simple, as great. I love simplicity. 

Just downloaded it on iPad. Would be great if you can add landscape mode. 

Thanks!

### 2/5 — iOS 16.5 works

*2025-10-17*

No reason to require 18.2. For any app where core functionality doesn’t require new api’s, for that matter. Devs need to stop and realize a jailbroken iPhone will always be superior to anything apple will give us in an update. Case in point: I was able to download this app

### 4/5 — Good simple app

*2025-02-27*

Does what it says. I only knocked off a star because I’d love Shortcuts actions.

**Developer response:** That's not the way to get what you want ;)

### 5/5 — Einfache App mit einer tollen Wirkung

*2025-02-18*

Die App ist klein und konzentriert sich auf eine einzige Funktion – aber die hat es in sich! 😊 Stell dir vor, du möchtest in WhatsApp einen schönen Hintergrund, doch störende Details lenken ab. Mit dieser App kannst du dein Bild in Sekundenschnelle verwischen – und das Ergebnis sieht einfach großartig aus! 🎨✨

### 5/5 — Best app

*2024-02-15*

I love this app， Thanks Sindre

### 5/5 — Best blur wallpaer app i have used so far!

*2023-10-17*

Very simple yet powerful app to produce wonderful blurred wallpapers. I hope it will bring a lot better possibilities with a dark/light layer base blue instead of always a light overlay.

### 5/5 — Quick and simple!

*2023-10-09*

Very quick, very easy to use. I do wish the slider started at 0% because some pictures I want just a little blurred, but for creating very colorful blended pictures it’s awesome.

### 5/5 — Blear

*2022-10-05*

Free and fun 🤩 👍👍🤷🏼‍♂️

### 4/5 — Para quem gosta de fotos Blur

*2022-09-21*

Para quem gosta de fotos Blur como papel de parede poder ser uma opção. O app não apresenta muitas funções.

**Developer response:** No tener muchas funciones es intencional.  Hace exactamente lo que necesita también sin ningún desorden innecesario.

## Frequently asked questions about Blear

### What is Blear?

Blear is a free app that allows you to transform your photos into custom blurry wallpapers for your iPhone and iPad. It offers easy-to-use controls for adjusting blurriness and cropping.

### How do I use Blear to make a wallpaper?

You can drag your chosen image horizontally to adjust the crop. Once you have the desired blurriness, tap the save button. Then, in the Photos app, select the saved image and choose 'Use as Wallpaper'.

### Does Blear have ads?

No, Blear does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Blear support?

Blear is available for both iPhone and iPad devices.

### Is Blear free to use?

Yes, Blear is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases required.

### How often is Blear updated?

The app was last updated on January 23, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What is the age rating for Blear?

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

### Can I use photos from other apps with Blear?

Yes, Blear features an Action Extension. You can start the process directly from the Photos app by selecting a photo, tapping the action button, and choosing 'Make Blurry Wallpaper'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2026-04-10

- Bug fixes.

### 2.8.0 — 2026-04-05

- The app now requires iOS 26.

### 2.7.0 — 2025-01-23

- The app now requires iOS 18.

### 2.6.0 — 2024-09-12

- Improved compatibility with the upcoming iOS version.

### 2.5.3 — 2024-06-17

- Bug fixes.

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