# Blurly

> App for creating square photos for social media without cropping. (iPhone/iPad app by Throwr Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurly/id1121933327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Throwr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/661116751)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurly/id1121933327/reviews.md

## What is Blurly?

Have you ever wanted to show the world your amazing pictures but have been out smarted by social media's cropping system? Well fear no more! Blurly allows you to create stunning square versions of your amazing photos without taking away from its beauty and still allowing you to keep your full frame.

Blurly offers a variety of different styles and combos by changing the way the image is blurred and how its colour is handled gives you the ability to mix and match and create pure beauty from your stunning photos.

## Key features

- Create square photos without cropping
- Maintain full photo frame
- Customizable blur styles
- Adjustable color handling
- Enhance photo beauty

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurly/id1121933327/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2016-07-08*

Really great app that works and does exactly as described, worth the time and download!

## Frequently asked questions about Blurly

### Does Blurly have ads?

Blurly does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices does Blurly support?

Blurly is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on July 5, 2016, with version 1.1.

### What is the age rating for Blurly?

Blurly has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on June 16, 2016.

### How does Blurly handle photo cropping for social media?

Blurly allows you to create square versions of your photos without cropping, ensuring you keep the full frame of your image.

### Can I customize the blur effect in Blurly?

Yes, Blurly offers a variety of different blur styles and color handling options, allowing you to mix and match to create unique looks for your photos.

### Is Blurly free to use?

Blurly is available for free download and use. It does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What makes Blurly different from other photo editing apps?

Blurly specifically addresses the challenge of social media cropping by enabling users to maintain their full photo frame while achieving a square format.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-07-05

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

We have done a massive UI Overhaul to deliver a more streamline and effective way of blurring your images!

New features:
- New Motion blur and Zoom blur
- You can now toggle the overlay image
- Aspect ratio
- Overlay image shape
- Borders

And as always we have been fixing bug and improvements to make blurring even better!

### 1.0 — 2016-06-16

No release notes.

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