# Spireworks vs Blur!

The clearest difference is rating: Blur! at 5.0 against Spireworks's 3.5. Spireworks's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blur! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spireworks has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spireworks | Blur! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spireworks/id1372884614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur/id6787875077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spireworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372884613) | [Austin Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772917462) |

## What reviewers say

### Spireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spireworks/id1372884614)

Control iconic building spire lights from your phone, choosing colors and special effects. Request an invite to participate in this unique experience and support charitable causes.

**Highlights:** Sign in and control spire lights, Select colors and special effects, View real-time light changes, Support charities and special events, Request an invite

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Changing building lights is cool
- 🤩 Amazing concept/idea
- 👍 App updates are awesome
- 🔥 Allows changing colors of One Bryant Park

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive usage fee ($10 for 2 mins)
- 🚫 Invite-only access is frustrating
- 🤔 Users question if it works
- ⏳ Long wait for access requests
- 💰 Per-session donation model disliked

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- No difference in building lights
- App requires donation every time
- App didn't work after donation
- App shows only yellow, doesn't change spire

**Requested features**

- Subscription all-access fee
- Fundraiser events
- Access to all buildings
- One-time donation option
- Unlimited access option


### Blur!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur/id6787875077)

This app helps you capture and organize your memories by turning your photos and written entries into a personal museum. You can add text, voice notes, or doodles to create exhibits, and revisit your life's moments in various visual formats. It's designed for private, gentle reflection without pressure or ads.

**Highlights:** Photo cataloging by date, Voice-to-text transcription, Finger doodle creation, Organize memories into themed rooms, Browse memories as gallery or scrapbook, Personalized wings for individuals, Import existing journal entries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spireworks free?

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

### Is Blur! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spireworks or Blur!?

Blur! is rated higher. Spireworks averages 3.5 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Blur! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spireworks or Blur! have ads?

Neither Spireworks nor Blur! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spireworks or Blur!?

Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, and Blur! every 2 months. Most recently, Spireworks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blur! on October 28, 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.*