# MovStash vs Batch Blur

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MovStash at none against Batch Blur's 2. MovStash also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Batch Blur's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Batch Blur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MovStash asks for nothing beyond the download.

MovStash holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MovStash has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MovStash ships an update monthly, Batch Blur every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MovStash | Batch Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movstash-blur-video-editor/id1058281885/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batch-blur/id1528773024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REAFO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622345531) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### MovStash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movstash-blur-video-editor/id1058281885)

Easily add mosaic or blur effects to specific areas of your videos. Choose from simple or timeline modes to control blur placement and duration, or use face tracking to automatically obscure faces. Save your edited videos with customizable blur types and levels.

**Highlights:** Mosaic and blur effects, Simple mode editing, Timeline mode editing, Face tracking blur, Adjustable blur types and levels, Customizable blur area size and position

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for blurring videos
- 🤩 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 💤 Slow rendering and saving
- 🙄 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Video not loading or showing up
- Editing progress not saved
- Blur tool disappearing during use
- Exporting/saving issues

**Requested features**

- Add rectangle and square blur shapes
- Improve timeline controls and navigation
- Implement auto-save and undo/redo functionality
- Enhance blur tracking for moving objects


### Batch Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batch-blur/id1528773024)

Easily blur or pixelate multiple photos at once. Apply various filters like blur, saturation correction, and crystallize to selected images. Set filter types and strengths on one photo before processing them all simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Batch photo blurring and pixelation, Multiple filter options (blur, saturation, crystallize), Real-time filter preview, Simultaneous processing of selected photos, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MovStash free?

MovStash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Batch Blur free?

Batch Blur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MovStash or Batch Blur?

MovStash is rated higher. MovStash averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Batch Blur averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MovStash or Batch Blur have ads?

Both MovStash and Batch Blur show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MovStash or Batch Blur?

MovStash ships an update monthly, and Batch Blur every 3 months. Most recently, MovStash was updated on October 26, 2026 and Batch Blur on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*