Comparison

Blur Photo Editor vs Remove Objects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blur Photo Editor

Precisely blur backgrounds, license plates, or sensitive information in photos. This app offers AI-powered face censoring, various blur effects, and editing tools to create polished, share-ready images.

Highlights
  • Precise background blurring
  • AI-powered face censoring
  • Multiple blur effects (Gaussian, bokeh, motion, mosaic)
  • Lens blur effects (circle, linear)
  • Unblur accidental blurs
  • Custom text and filters
  • Photo collage maker
Features
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Blur Photo Editor is the best photo blurring and mosaic app for iPhone and iPad, designed to blur backgrounds and create professional-looking photos. Easily blur or pixelate faces, hide license plates, or redact sensitive information such as credit card numbers with precision. Use AI-powered face blur, background blur, and mosaic effects to keep your photos clean, private, and ready to share. When you're ready to go beyond privacy, unleash your creativity with powerful background removal, split color effects, and a massive library of ready-to-use templates. Key Features: • Wide range of blur and mosaic effects, including motion blur, point blur, bokeh, and more • One-tap background blur with AI subject detection • AI-powered face blur and mosaic for censoring • Detect and redact sensitive text information like documents, IDs, and credit cards • Unblur parts of accidentally edited images • Zoom for precise editing • Radial and linear blur for depth effects • Shape blur tools to highlight or hide areas • Large catalog of photo filters • Edit with tools like crop, rotate, and fine-tune using brilliance, denoise, and more • Instant background removal • Artistic RGB split effects with Split Color • Enhance photo to improve clarity and sharpness • 200+ creative templates to make stunning edits in seconds • Add custom text to photos with fonts, colors, and styles. • Photo collage maker with layouts • Blend images with artistic double exposure effects. • "My Project" to save work in progress Advanced Blur Editing Suite Blur, censor, and stylize your photos with precision using a powerful mix of tools. Apply Gaussian blur, pixelate, motion blur, bokeh, and mosaic effects, or experiment with glass, water, distortion, and paint-styles to create depth and visual impact. Fine-tune focus with radial and linear blur for DSLR-style depth, and enhance with a wide range of filters including B&W, vintage, portrait, and classic styles for a professional finish. Creative Templates & Design Studio Explore a rich library of professionally designed templates to create eye-catching visuals in seconds. Choose from a wide variety of formats including collage templates, scrapbook styles, posters, frames, cutout collages, and many more creative categories designed for social media, stories, and marketing content. Simply add your photos, personalize text, and instantly generate polished designs. Enhance Photo Quality Fix low-quality or blurry photos with intelligent improvements that sharpen details, reduce noise, and boost colors. Restore clarity and improve overall image quality effortlessly while preserving natural textures and realism. How to mosaic + blur a photo on iPhone or iPad? • From Home, tap Start Editing and select a photo • Tap on Blur. Then swipe or trace your finger across the photo • Go to Effects and select the desired blur effect • Adjust intensity as needed • Tap the tick and tap Save to export Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscribe to unlock full access to all features. • Subscription Length: Weekly, Yearly • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription with a free trial period automatically renews to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions from your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. • By signing up for this subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://pixeltouch.net/legal/blurphoto/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pixeltouch.net/legal/blurphoto/privacy.html Disclaimer: This app is free to download but requires an auto-renewing subscription to access full functionality.

About

Remove Objects

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, text, or blemishes from your photos with AI-powered retouching. Enhance clarity, change backgrounds, and even swap faces to create perfect images in seconds.

Highlights
  • AI object removal
  • Background eraser
  • HD photo enhancer
  • Face swap
  • AI avatar creation
  • Skin defect retouching
Features
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Say bye-bye to passersby or unwanted objects in photos with AI-powered AI Retouch. One tap to remove objects naturally, people, text, blemishes, or anything else as if they had never existed. An unwanted object, no matter how tiny, may completely spoil your photo. But with this super easy & time-saving photo eraser, all photos will be as clean as you expect effortlessly. Try the best AI pocket app to fix all imperfections in no time! What defines imperfection? It’s up to you. - Text, caption, stickers… - Background people or even the ex you once took a photo with - Skin defects like blemishes, acne, pimple, wrinkle, dark circle - Powerlines, wires, or other wirelike objects - Traffic light, trash can, street sign - Anything you feel is ruining your photos Get Creative with AI: - HD Photo Enhancer: Enhance selfies, group shots, and even text for stunning clarity - AI Remove: Magic Auto mode to detect & remove unwanted objects automatically - AI Filters: Discover new looks for you, your friends, and pets like never before - Background Eraser: Auto change background to any color or scene in seconds - Face Swap: Swap faces with celebrities and film characters—be anyone you want - AI Avatar: Upload your selfies to create eye-catching profile avatars in various styles * Auto Object Remover Tired of dealing with photobombers or messy backgrounds? Allow us to be your trusted photo cleaner at hand. Simply brush over the unwanted objects or try the hands-free Auto mode for automatic detection & removal. Watch as all those undesired elements vanish in seconds. * AI Background Eraser Elevate your photos to new heights with pixel-level accuracy cutout. Try it to automatically change the background to any color or scene you like in seconds. With a vast selection of templates, you can transform your photos into captivating masterpieces. * Ace Retouch Editor Just take photos as you like and we’ll do the rest. Whether it's a selfie or a group shot, AI Retouch will be your ace assistant to help you erase all kinds of skin defects. Make photo magic happen and let your true radiance shine through. Now, let AI Retouch take your photo editing & object removal experience to the next level. No matter what spoils your photo, we’re always here to help you fix imperfections and achieve the most natural results. Proudly showcase your artwork to the world now. Any suggestions? We're all ears! We’ve been committed to making it a better photo retouch app. So if you have any problems or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at collageteam.feedback@gmail.com Subscription: - Annual Pro with a 3-Day Trial, cancel anytime - One Time Purchase to unlock all features permanently AI Retouch Annual Pro subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and it will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period on the $9.99 / year basis. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://inshotapp.com/terms/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://inshotapp.com/terms/privacy.pdf

Screenshots

Blur Photo Editor4 screens
Remove Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remove Objects at free with in-app purchases against Blur Photo Editor's subscription. Remove Objects also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (82% vs 63%). Blur Photo Editor's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1.1K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blur Photo Editor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remove Objects sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remove Objects holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo Editor has 11K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Blur Photo Editor's written reviews are positive against 82% of Remove Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blur Photo Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, Remove Objects monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blur Photo Editor versus Remove Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlur Photo EditorRemove Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSohel Ibna SaadSHANTANU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Blur Photo Editor

All ratings10,580 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews1,051 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative33.7%

Remove Objects

All ratings997 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative15.5%

User reviews

Blur Photo Editor

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient blurring
  • 💡 Adjustable blur intensity
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription to save images
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Misleading 'free trial' offers

Remove Objects

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient AI removal tool
  • 💡 Includes ad-based option for free usage
  • 🥰 Enhances photos well
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Requires payment/ads for full functionality
  • 🐛 Slow AI removal process
  • 🤖 Limited image manipulation capabilities on iOS

Bugs and requests

Blur Photo Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when selecting photos
  • Blurring issues and unexpected behavior
  • Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add soft/blended blur edges
  • Implement shape-based blurring
  • Allow saving without subscription
  • Improve performance and stability

Remove Objects

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sudden black screen when using removal tool
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Video removal tool
  • More flexible image manipulation options

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Blur Photo Editor

Subscriptions9
  • Blur Photo3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Blur Photo Monthly 23 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Blur Photo Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Blur Photo VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Blur Photo Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Blur Photo Background3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Blur Background3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Blur Photo VIP3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Blur Photo VIP Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Blur Effects Bundle$1.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock All Effects$2.99
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
14 purchases

Remove Objects

Subscriptions13
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Pic Retouch Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 10 more
  • Pic Retouch Pro (20% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (30% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (35% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (40% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Premium$14.991 Year
  • AI Retouch Pro (Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Annual)$314.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pic Retouch Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Blur Photo Editor free?
Blur Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remove Objects free?
Remove Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blur Photo Editor or Remove Objects?
Remove Objects is rated higher. Blur Photo Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Remove Objects averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Blur Photo Editor or Remove Objects have ads?
Both Blur Photo Editor and Remove Objects show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blur Photo Editor or Remove Objects?
Blur Photo Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remove Objects monthly. Most recently, Blur Photo Editor was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remove Objects on October 20, 2026.

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