# Focos vs Blur Background

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focos at 50% against Blur Background's 0%. Focos also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (51K vs 3). Blur Background's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Blur Background asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Focos's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blur Background's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focos | Blur Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-focus-effect/id1281236116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 332 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Mitesh Varu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195429064) |

## What reviewers say

### Focos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524)

Transform your iPhone and iPad photos with DSLR-like bokeh and depth-of-field effects. This app uses computational photography to let you refocus, adjust aperture, and add multiple lights in 3D space, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** AI-powered depth calculation, Adjustable aperture and bokeh effects, Refocus photos after capture, Add and control multiple 3D lights, Simulate lens characteristics, 3D depth map visualization, Augmented reality preview

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription - Standard | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle - FT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime unlimited access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent depth of field control
- 👍 Powerful photo editing features
- 🎨 Versatile lighting and effects
- 💡 Ability to edit non-Portrait mode photos
- 🔍 Precise focus adjustment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for advanced features
- 🔍 Inaccurate depth mapping in some cases
- 🖼️ Reduced quality for free version exports

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes when editing certain photos
- Depth adjustments not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between editing modes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save edited photos with depth map
- More precise brush tools for depth editing
- Improved hair/fine detail handling
- Faster processing and loading times
- Easier organization and management of edited photos


### Blur Background

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-focus-effect/id1281236116)

Easily apply a professional blur effect to your photos to highlight specific subjects. Adjust blur intensity and brush size to precisely control the focus on your images, creating a DSLR-like aesthetic. Save and share your edited pictures instantly.

**Highlights:** Adjustable blur intensity, Customizable brush and eraser sizes, Touch-to-apply blur filter, DSLR camera effect, High-quality output saving, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focos free?

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

### Is Blur Background free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focos or Blur Background?

Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Blur Background averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focos or Blur Background have ads?

Neither Focos nor Blur Background shows ads.

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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.*