SelectaSign vs Blur Photo Effect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SelectaSign
Design and schedule custom messages for digital billboards directly from your phone. Receive a photo confirmation once your ad runs. Currently available in Times Square, NYC.
- Schedule and upload images
- DIY billboard messaging
- Photo confirmation of ad run
- Digital billboard advertising
- Times Square, NYC location
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SelectaSign is the first of its kind do-it-yourself billboard messaging app. You can now schedule and upload images from your phone directly onto digital billboards! Our automated camera will then send you a photo of your billboard image after it runs. Our first location is on West 42nd St. in Times Square, NYC.
Blur Photo Effect
Easily conceal sensitive information in photos by blurring faces, car plates, or any object. Offers smooth blur, pixelation, and custom drawing tools for quick, precise edits to protect privacy or add artistic flair.
- Blur faces and objects
- Pixelate with mosaic effects
- Draw custom blur shapes
- Protect personal information
- Fast and easy photo edits
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Blur Photo Effect - Pixelate Easily blur faces, car plates, cards, or any object in your photos with precision! Choose smooth blur, pixelate with mosaic effects, or draw custom shapes to hide private details effortlessly. Key Features: - Blur Faces & Objects – Instantly hide sensitive details. - Blur Car Plates & Cards – Protect personal information. - Mosaic Effects – Great styles for secure or artistic edits. - Custom Shapes – Draw freely to cover private areas. - Fast & Easy – Simple tools for quick edits. Perfect for privacy protection and creative enhancements! Download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SelectaSign at none against Blur Photo Effect's shown. SelectaSign also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Blur Photo Effect's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SelectaSign ships an update every 3 months, Blur Photo Effect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SelectaSign | Blur Photo Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SelectaSign LLC | Bao Tran |
Customer experience
SelectaSign
Blur Photo Effect
In-app purchases
SelectaSign
No in-app purchases
Blur Photo Effect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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