Background Blur vs HackProof Authenticator 2FA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Background Blur
Easily blur photo backgrounds or censor specific areas with intuitive tools. Select portions using lasso or touch, apply over 30 unique blur styles and effects, and share your edited images.
- Select photo from album or camera
- Lasso tool for drawing blur paths
- Touch Blur for fine-tuning
- Magnifier for accuracy
- Over 30 blur styles and effects
- Share creations
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Background Blur is simply the best Photo Blur Focus tool you can find today in Appstore! The zoom and magnifier tools makes it easy to select the background portions or censor portions. And there are more than 30 effects to choose from! [+] Pick your photo from album or camera. [+] Quickly draw a closed path to select the blurred path using the lasso tool. It's easy to use the tool with the magnifier. [+] Fine tune the corners or areas that are difficult to reach using the Touch Blur by drawing with finger. Zoom if you need more accuracy. [+] Apply various stunning blur styles and other effects! [+] Share your creation to friends!
HackProof Authenticator 2FA
This security tool provides an extra layer of defense for your online accounts by generating time-sensitive codes for two-factor authentication. It securely stores and generates these codes, compatible with thousands of websites and services, offering a convenient and robust solution for verifying your identity.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Generates time-sensitive codes (OTP)
- Supports over 2,500 websites and services
- QR code setup
- Offline code generation
- Encrypted data storage
- Encrypted iCloud backups
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At its core is a fast, reliable two-factor authentication (2FA) authenticator. Scan a QR code to instantly add any account, then get a secure, time-based one-time password (TOTP) that refreshes every 30 seconds — compatible with over 2,500 websites and services. No account setup required; your codes work offline, the moment you scan. Beyond authentication, the Tools tab turns your phone into a full security toolkit: Password Manager — Store and manage your passwords securely, on-device. Breach Check — Instantly check if your email has been exposed in a known data breach. Password Strength — Analyze entropy, estimated crack time, and pattern weaknesses for any password. Spam Call Protection — Guide to set up iOS call filtering in under 60 seconds. Safe Browsing — Guide to verify your Safari protections, including fraudulent website warnings and iCloud Private Relay, are active. Network Inspector — See your public IP, ISP, TLS version, and VPN status at a glance. Wi-Fi Speed Test — Check your download, upload, and ping in seconds. Wi-Fi Heatmap — Map signal strength live across your home or office. Bluetooth Scanner — Detect nearby BLE devices and flag suspicious trackers. Photo Vault — Hide private photos and videos behind a PIN, stored securely on your device. Why HackProof: Bank-Grade Security — All data, including iCloud backups, is encrypted end-to-end for exclusive access. Protected 2FA Backup — Safely back up encrypted 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys to iCloud, and restore them seamlessly on a new device. Everything On-Device — Your codes, passwords, and vault contents are generated and stored locally — no external servers involved. One App, Total Coverage — Authentication and everyday digital security, in a single streamlined interface. All subscriptions are via the standard Apple iTunes payment method at specific intervals until manually cancelled by the user in phone settings. The Privacy Policy is available here: https://hackproofauthenticator.netlify.app/ The End User Licence Agreement is available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HackProof Authenticator 2FA at 4.8 against Background Blur's 4.5. HackProof Authenticator 2FA also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 79%). Background Blur's advantage is ratings volume (616 vs 173) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Background Blur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HackProof Authenticator 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HackProof Authenticator 2FA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 616 and 173 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Background Blur's written reviews are positive against 97% of HackProof Authenticator 2FA's.
| Parameter | Background Blur | HackProof Authenticator 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (616 ratings) | 4.8 (173 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | 96.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 616 — better | 173 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ganesh Nayak | Uzair Nazir |
Customer experience
Background Blur
HackProof Authenticator 2FA
User reviews
Background Blur
From 616 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful blurring features
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- ⭐ Good app overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💤 Doesn't work as expected
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Unlock features require review
HackProof Authenticator 2FA
From 173 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless two-factor authentication
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 📱 Cross-device synchronization
- 💾 Secure cloud backup
- ⚙️ Customizable security settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🕰️ Slow account setup process for some users
Bugs and requests
Background Blur
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on first screen
- Discard changes option not working
- Crashes when switching actions or files
Requested features
3 requests- Landscape mode support
- Improved blur quality and control
- Automatic background blur option
HackProof Authenticator 2FA
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent code generation on certain devices
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions
Requested features
3 requests- Password management integration
- Automatic code generation for new accounts
- Enhanced account organization and sorting
In-app purchases
Background Blur
- Pro Version - All Features$1.99
HackProof Authenticator 2FA
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$59.99






