# Blur Photo Editor vs Remove Objects

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Photo Editor | Remove Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor/id1048928936/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-objects-ai-retouch/id6448948581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 158 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sohel Ibna Saad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374788998) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### Blur Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor/id1048928936)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur Photo | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Monthly 2 | $2.99 | per month |
| Blur Photo Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blur Photo VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Background | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Background | $9.99 | per year |
| Blur Photo VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Blur Photo VIP Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blur Effects Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock All Effects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remove Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-objects-ai-retouch/id6448948581)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pic Retouch Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pic Retouch Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pic Retouch Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro (20% OFF) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro (30% OFF) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro (35% OFF) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro (40% OFF) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| AI Retouch Pro (Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro (Annual) | $314.99 | per year |
| Pic Retouch Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Video removal tool
- More flexible image manipulation options


## Frequently asked 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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