# Blur Shine - focus effect

> Photo editor for adding bokeh and depth of field effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Dr. Rieger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-shine-focus-effect/id657111711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France)
- Released: 2013-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-shine-focus-effect/id657111711/reviews.md

## What is Blur Shine?

Let your photos blur shine by adding depth of field to your image. The only app that creates realistic blurs with unsharp circles called Bokeh as if taken with a professional camera. 

Create impressive images by blur shining your photos. The blur shine effect will draw the viewer's attention to the sharp regions in the image.

Creating blur shine images is quick and easy. Take a photo with your camera and apply the blur filter on the image. Use your finger to mask the image regions that should stay in focus.
 
Share your blur shine images on Facebook, Twitter and other social nets. Send an email with the image attached to it or save it in your photo album. 

Features:
+ Adjust blur amount
+ Easy finger painting
+ Paint, zoom and erase
+ Take pictures from your camera or photo album
+ Adjust the size of the painting circle
+ Share your paints on social nets
+ Undo function for paint corrections

There are no limits on what you can blur shine. Blur shine your car, friends, kids, your dog or your holiday pictures.

## Key features

- Add realistic bokeh effects
- Adjust blur amount
- Finger painting for focus areas
- Zoom and erase tools
- Import from camera or album
- Adjust painting circle size
- Social media sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-shine-focus-effect/id657111711/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cheap

*2020-07-07*

Has a very cheap effect and doesn’t look professional. Ruins the image

### 5/5 — 😍

*2016-10-13*

Super App, funktioniert einwandfrei👍🏼

### 1/5 — Müll

*2016-08-21*

Die App ist totaler Schrott, nicht genau u d es sieht schrecklich aus

### 4/5 — Great, small bug

*2015-12-27*

Love this app! I feel like this should cost money it's that good but there's one small bug that's annoying. It keeps crashing and when it does I lost all my work that I've been doing on it then I have to start again. I would love for that to be fixed but other than that it's amazing app

### 1/5 — Not seems good

*2015-10-22*

Doesn't have right tools to edit.

### 2/5 — App looks organized and neat BUT

*2015-09-30*

This app crashes every time I try to open it! (Iphone 6s)

### 4/5 — Interesting app

*2015-09-19, version 1.0.9*

Kinda fun to play with, give it a try.

### 5/5 — It works

*2015-09-12*

Its not crash, it works perfectly. You can load your photo and apply nice filter. You can also upgrade to Pro version with more features.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2015-09-08*

This app has a good user interface and is one of the focus apps on the market. I will make sure to recommend to my friends.

### 1/5 — App nicht fertig?

*2015-09-04*

App ist schon länger nicht aktualisiert worden. Entweder sie funktioniert unter iOS 8 nicht oder ich habe nicht verstanden wie man sie bedient.

## Frequently asked questions about Blur Shine

### What does Blur Shine do?

Blur Shine allows you to add realistic depth of field effects to your photos, creating a bokeh effect similar to professional cameras. It helps draw attention to the sharp regions of your image by blurring the background.

### How do I use the blur effect?

You can easily apply the blur shine effect by taking a photo or selecting one from your album. Then, use your finger to mask the areas you want to keep in focus, and the app will apply the blur to the rest of the image.

### Is Blur Shine free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Can I undo changes in Blur Shine?

Yes, the app includes an undo function for paint corrections. This allows you to easily fix any mistakes made while masking areas to keep in focus.

### What kind of photos can I enhance with Blur Shine?

You can enhance any type of photo with Blur Shine, including pictures of cars, friends, children, pets, or holiday memories. The goal is to make your subject stand out by blurring the surrounding elements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.5 — 2021-02-24

Performance improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2021-01-23

Performance improvements

### 1.5.1 — 2020-01-04

Performance improvements

### 1.0.11 — 2016-08-08

Bugfixes

### 1.0.10 — 2016-06-24

Minor changes

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All apps by Alexander Dr. Rieger: https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737

## Related topics

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