# Blur Photo Effect Background — Touch to edit image hide face

> Photo editor for blurring, enhancing, and creating custom wallpapers with AI. (iPhone/iPad app by Alan Cushway.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-effect-background/id1032201599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 27,047 App Store ratings · 1,548 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, Vietnamese, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more
- Released: 2015-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-effect-background/id1032201599/reviews.md

## What is Blur Photo Effect Background?

The ultimate Blur & Photo Editing App to blur out unwanted details, remove blemishes, enhance your photos, or create beautiful custom wallpapers — all with precision and ease. Whether you're editing selfies, documents, or backgrounds, our app gives you powerful tools to blur and beautify your images while maintaining high resolution and full creative control.

Why You’ll Love It: 

AI Smart Detection: Automatically detect and blur faces, objects, or backgrounds using advanced AI.

Precision Editing: Work in high resolution with full zoom, pan, rotate, and brush offset control for pixel-perfect results.

Complete Photo Editor: Go beyond blur — apply filters, remove blemishes, and fine-tune every detail.

Key Features:

- Adjustable Blur Brush with soft and hard options

- Focus Blur to draw attention where it matters

- AI-powered Object, Face, and Background Detection

- Blemish Remover

- 13 Custom Filters for creative effects

- High-resolution editing with deep zoom support

- Brush Offset for unobstructed accuracy

- Rotate image for easier editing — no need to rotate your device

- Undo & Redo options for mistake-free control

I- nvert Blur: Blur the entire image and selectively unblur with ease

- Export in 14 aspect ratios

- Save in high or low resolution

- Create pixelated mosaic, halftone, or soft blur wallpapers

- Easy in-app help and instructions

Create Stunning Wallpapers
Use your own photos to design unique wallpapers with built-in cropping presets. Simply select "Wallpaper" size when cropping for the perfect fit.

SUBSCRIPTION INFO:
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PREMIUM
You can subscribe to PREMIUM for unlimited access to premium content, including: Unlocking all Blur Effects, All Filters, No Ads, and much more

Prices:
- $2.99 per month
- $11.99 per year with 3 day free trial
- You'll be able to use unlimited features for the duration of your subscription

- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription

Terms of use:
http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/blurphoto/terms.html

Privacy policy:
http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/blurphoto/privacy.html

Have you found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature?
Email us at: support@honkhonkpunch.com

## Key features

- AI Smart Detection for faces, objects, and backgrounds
- Precision editing with zoom, pan, and rotate
- Adjustable blur brush with soft and hard options
- Blemish remover
- 13 custom filters
- Create custom wallpapers
- Invert blur option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Blur Photo Effect Background?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective blurring
- 💡 Variety of blur effects
- 🚀 Retains photo quality
- 👍 Straightforward interface

**Cons**

- 🔒 Misleading subscription model
- 🔒 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent blur quality
- 💡 Limited free features
- 🐛 Confusing controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Image flickering and disappearing
- Brush settings reset between edits

**Most requested features**

- Smaller brush size
- Auto-blur background option
- Ability to edit videos
- Retain EXIF data after editing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,548)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-effect-background/id1032201599/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Functional

*2026-08-15, version 3.7.0*

Does what is required.

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE

*2026-08-09, version 3.7.0*

the subscription isn’t as advertised at all! it doesn’t work the way it says it works

### 5/5 — Все идеально

*2026-07-27, version 3.7.0*

Единственное приложение в App Store где можно кисточкой размыливать определенные вещи

### 3/5 — pixel

*2026-07-10, version 3.7.0*

where

### 3/5 — Very Good

*2026-06-30, version 3.7.0*

Would have given it 5 stars if it would have done a decent  Bokeh on my animal photos

### 5/5 — Grateful, effective, satisfying

*2026-06-30, version 3.7.0*

Thank you for use of the app, effective and useful.

### 5/5 — Arrière plan

*2026-06-27, version 3.7.0*

Pouvoir flouter l’arrière plan est merveilleux, facile à utiliser.  Wow.

### 5/5 — Very Effective and Easy to Use

*2026-06-17, version 3.7.0*

Intuitive use is hard to find. Often I get an app that is just too hard to use. This one works for me. I can use more images because I can selectively blur what is needed using several tools within the app. Also, you can use the free version with adds, though they push the paid version pretty aggressively. I still like the app.

### 5/5 — Recomendad

*2026-05-29, version 3.7.0*

Excelente app cumple las expectativas al 100%

### 2/5 — Lo Mejor

*2026-05-27, version 3.7.0*

Muy buena app , me encanta tiene todo para decorar una foto o video súper recomendada

## Frequently asked questions about Blur Photo Effect Background

### What does the Blur Photo Effect Background app do?

This app is a comprehensive photo editing tool that allows you to blur out unwanted details in your images, remove blemishes, enhance photos, and create custom wallpapers. It offers AI-powered detection for faces, objects, and backgrounds, along with precision editing tools for detailed adjustments.

### What are the key features of this photo editing app?

Key features include AI Smart Detection for automatic blurring, a precision editing suite with zoom and rotate, an adjustable blur brush, a blemish remover, 13 custom filters, and the ability to create custom wallpapers. It also offers an invert blur option and export in various aspect ratios.

### How much does the Blur Photo Effect Background app cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Users can subscribe to PREMIUM for unlimited access to all blur effects, filters, and an ad-free experience. Subscription options include $2.99 per month or $11.99 per year, with a 3-day free trial for the yearly plan.

### What kind of photos can I edit with this app?

You can edit a wide variety of photos, including selfies, documents, and backgrounds. The app is designed to help you blur sensitive information, enhance portraits, or create artistic effects on any image. It supports high-resolution editing for detailed work.

### Can I use this app to create wallpapers?

Yes, the app allows you to create unique wallpapers using your own photos. You can select 'Wallpaper' size when cropping to ensure a perfect fit. The app also offers options to create pixelated mosaic, halftone, or soft blur wallpapers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.0 — 2026-04-16

- You can now add blurs in a large variety of shapes. Super convenient.
- A whole bunch of small bug fixes and improvements

For any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@honkhonkpunch.com.

### 3.6.0 — 2026-01-26

- A whole bunch of small bug fixes and improvements

For any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@honkhonkpunch.com.

### 3.5.0 — 2026-01-05

- A whole bunch of small bug fixes and improvements

For any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@honkhonkpunch.com.

### 3.4.0 — 2025-11-29

- A whole bunch of small bug fixes and improvements

For any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@honkhonkpunch.com.

### 3.3.1 — 2025-08-05

- You can now set your preferred icon in settings (Light, Dark or System).
- Enhanced user interface for a more intuitive and seamless experience.

Previously:
- Reintroduced the soft brush for touch blur, allowing you to effortlessly create smooth, subtle blurs with precision.
- Introduced the Face Blur feature, enabling you to easily select and blur specific faces in your photos.

For any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@honkhonkpunch.com.

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