# Annotable vs Blur ID

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blur ID at every 2 weeks against Annotable's every 2 months. Blur ID also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Annotable's advantage is ratings volume (894 vs 30) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Annotable sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Blur ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur ID holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annotable has 894 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Annotable's written reviews are positive against 81% of Blur ID's.

Annotable ships an update every 2 months, Blur ID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annotable | Blur ID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotable-annotation-and-markup/id1099850421/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-id-hide-chat-screenshot/id6478200494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **894** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凌 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/347232661) | [SmashMelon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895995887) |

## What reviewers say

### Annotable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotable-annotation-and-markup/id1099850421)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for annotating and marking up images. It offers a wide range of customization options for common annotation elements and unique features like text highlighting on screenshots. The app supports various iOS system integrations for a seamless user experience.

**Highlights:** Common annotation tools (rectangles, text, arrows), Customizable colors, sizes, and fonts, Blur and pixelation for obscuring information, Spotlights and Loupes for highlighting, Text highlighting on screenshots, High-resolution output, Support for all image types

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Text Highlighter & Redaction Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Obscuration Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blur Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spotlight Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loupe Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Text Styles & Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game changer
- 🚀 Excellent—the built-in iOS markup features pale in comparison
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic!
- 👍 Amazing App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blur broken ios26
- 🔒 Can't undo
- 💰 Paid app, free version is worthless
- 💰 Everything is locked behind a pay wall
- 💰 Extremely frustrating to use

**Reported bugs**

- Blur broken ios26
- Can't save edits on iPad Pro, 14.5.1
- In-App Purchases do not work
- Loss of work
- App freezes occasionally on iPad

**Requested features**

- Open the app directly to the camera
- Save images to the app, not to my phone or make a specific folder to save Annotated images
- Make a Mac version
- Add insert photo option
- Add flexible pointers lines


### Blur ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-id-hide-chat-screenshot/id6478200494)

Automatically detect and obscure sensitive information like faces, usernames, and profile pictures in your screenshots. This app offers a natural-looking blur effect, replacing elements with avatars or emojis for a polished look. It prioritizes privacy by processing all images offline on your device.

**Highlights:** Smart detection of faces, usernames, and profile content, Natural-looking blur effects and replacements, Works with popular messaging and social apps, Completely offline image processing, Replaces sensitive info with avatars/emojis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Annotable free?

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

### Is Blur ID free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Annotable or Blur ID?

Blur ID is rated higher. Annotable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Blur ID averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Annotable or Blur ID have ads?

Neither Annotable nor Blur ID shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Annotable or Blur ID?

Annotable ships an update every 2 months, and Blur ID every 2 weeks. Most recently, Annotable was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blur ID on October 13, 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.*