# Blur Square

> App for creating blurred frames around photos without cropping. (iPhone/iPad app by Ashraf Samy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-square/id875565062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ashraf Samy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294961657)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-square/id875565062/reviews.md

## What is Blur Square?

Do you have a super-cool photo that you just can't bare to crop for uploading? Don't crop it! Use Blur Square to create a really awesome blurred frame effect instead.

* To use, first select a photo from your gallery, then tap the lightning icon to see the blur.
* You can tweak the effect by pinch zooming and modifying the fade and blur sliders.
* Once your happy, tap the download icon to save it to your photo gallery.
* Once saved you can share the photo to other apps (like Instagram) with another tap.

If you experience any problems when using this app, please contact me for support (hello@playir.com).

## Key features

- Blurred frame effect
- No cropping required
- Adjustable blur and fade
- Pinch zoom for control
- Save to gallery
- Direct sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-square/id875565062/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally

*2017-02-13*

Found it.!!😂

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for!!!

*2016-12-28*

Thank you this app should definitely have more ratings so surprised

### 3/5 — Basic app

*2015-12-20*

Basic app but sliders (blur, fade, brightness) are hard to move, the sliders aren't that easy to move. Would like to see better and smoother UI. But it gets the job done.

### 4/5 — 3D Touch

*2015-12-01*

Needs 3D Touch support to "Edit Last Photo"

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2015-09-27, version 1.3.0*

So hard to figure out and ended up deleting

### 1/5 — Confused...

*2015-06-16*

Is this app supposed to work? Would've given zero stars if that was an option. I don't know if it's me or the app, but I can't get it to work...

### 1/5 — Not good needs to be worked on

*2015-06-14, version 1.3.0*

Ugh

### 1/5 — Useless

*2015-05-28*

Doesn't seem to work or is super un-intuitive

### 1/5 — THIS APP IS USELESS!

*2015-05-21*

Nothing happens. I've tried to input a photo & it just takes me back to the home screen. Waste of time.

### 5/5 — great app!!

*2015-05-16*

i love this its really easy to use!!

## Frequently asked questions about Blur Square

### How do I use Blur Square to add a blurred frame?

Select a photo from your gallery within Blur Square. Tap the lightning icon to apply the blur effect. You can then adjust the blur and fade using sliders and pinch zooming.

### Can I save my edited photos with Blur Square?

Yes, once you are satisfied with the blurred frame, tap the download icon to save the image directly to your device's photo gallery.

### How does Blur Square handle photo cropping?

Blur Square is designed to avoid cropping your photos. Instead, it creates a blurred frame around the original image, allowing you to maintain the full picture.

### What platforms is Blur Square available on?

Blur Square is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Blur Square?

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

### How often is Blur Square updated?

The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on January 8, 2016. Updates may occur periodically to improve functionality and address issues.

### What is the user rating for Blur Square?

Blur Square has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 5 ratings, indicating generally positive user feedback.

### Is Blur Square free to use?

Yes, Blur Square is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2016-01-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iOS9 and iPhone 6 Plus.

### 1.4.0 — 2015-12-16

1.4
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Fix for image rotations.
Support for iOS9.
Bugfixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2015-05-07

Bugfixes.

### 1.2.0 — 2015-02-23

1.2.0
--------
You can now tint and darken the background blur. Fixed cropping bug.

1.1.0
------
- Added image cropping option to adjust the image before blurring.
- Working on re-positioning the main image next.

Any feature requests please let me know (hello@playir.com).

### 1.1.1 — 2015-01-02

- Bugfixes.
- Added image cropping option to adjust the image before blurring.
- Working on re-positioning the main image next.

Any feature requests please let me know (hello@playir.com).

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