Comparison

Blurize vs Photon Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blurize

This AI-powered camera app automatically detects subjects and backgrounds to create stunning bokeh effects instantly. It offers various adjustable blur styles and built-in filters, eliminating the need for manual editing.

Highlights
  • Automatic subject and background detection
  • Instant bokeh effect creation
  • Adjustable blur effects (Gaussian, motion, zoom)
  • Built-in photo filters
  • Works with single-lens cameras
Features
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Blurize - AI portrait camera, powered by DeepLab AI engine. - Automatically detect subject and background, create bokeh effect in seconds. - No need to manually draw object region like many other apps. Works even on single-lens camera. - Adjustable blur effect: Gaussian blur, motion blur, zoom blur. - And a lot of built-in filters.

About

Photon Camera

Transform your iPhone into a professional camera with full manual controls. Achieve DSLR-quality photos with advanced tools like focus peaking, live exposure, and RAW capture. Take creative control with AI processing options and a minimalist interface.

Highlights
  • Full manual control (ISO, shutter speed, white balance)
  • Focus peaking and focus loupe
  • Live exposure and histogram
  • RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, and JPEG capture
  • Adjustable AI processing (Process Control)
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • Image browser with photo details
Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a powerful photography tool with Photon Camera. Ideal for passionate enthusiasts and those venturing into professional photography, Photon Camera ensures DSLR-quality captures with every tap. DSLR-Quality Photos with Professional Features Photon Camera brings DSLR-quality photos to your iPhone and iPad with professional features for full manual control. Adjust focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and, on iPhone 18 Pro, aperture, to capture unbelievable images. The ultimate camera app for creative photographers. Minimalist, Intuitive Design Ditch the clutter and focus on your shot. Photon sports a sleek, minimalist design that puts essential features at your fingertips. Clearly labeled, high-contrast, easy-to-tap controls give you instant access to focus, exposure, and white balance, so you can capture the perfect shot every time. Powerful, Professional Tools Experience the best of professional photography on your iPhone and iPad. Photon Camera equips you with robust tools such as live exposure, histogram, level, a focus loupe, timer, exposure clipping, and focus peaking, ensuring you capture exactly what you want. A Native iPad Camera Photon is built for iPad. All your pro tools are there: manual controls, histogram, level, focus peaking, and loupe, with layouts designed for the larger screen. A dedicated editing sidebar gives your photos more room while keeping adjustments close at hand. Smart, Precise Editing Edit with the same precision you shoot with. Smart Selection lets you tap an object and adjust it independently: Photon detects its edges, so you can brighten your subject, cool the background, or give each its own look. Blur and Sharpen tools let you soften a background or bring out detail, across the whole image or just a selection. On iPad, a dedicated editing sidebar gives your photos more room while keeping adjustments close at hand. Smart Selection requires iOS 27. Take Creative Control with Process Control Go beyond the basics of RAW photography with Process Control. This innovative tool lets you select the level of AI processing applied to your photos on a scale from 0% to 100%. Whether you prefer unprocessed RAW purity, fully enhanced photos, or something in between, Process Control ensures your creative vision comes to life. Process Control photos open directly in the editor, ready for finishing touches. Seamless Image Browser Relive your memories in a swipe with our easy-to-use image browser. Browse through your recent captures, get detailed insights about each photo, move smoothly into the editor, and share or delete with a single tap. Why Choose Photon? Simple, clutter-free interface designed for focused photography A native camera experience on iPad Capture in any format you like, including True RAW, ProRAW, HEIF, JPEG, and JPEG XL (iPhone 16 Pro and later). Or combine RAW and non-RAW formats. Instant access to manual controls, including Best-on-iPhone focus tools and manual aperture on iPhone 18 Pro, also through Camera Control Smart Selection, Blur, and Sharpen for precise, targeted edits Professional tools like live exposure, histogram, level, focus peaking, loupe, timer, exposure clipping, reliable RAW burst shooting, and external storage (iPhone 15 Pro and later) A user-friendly image browser that doubles as your digital photo album Photon Studio companion app that shows a live preview as you shoot your photos! Free for all Photon Pro users. Join the community of aspiring photographers taking their iPhone and iPad photography to the next level with Photon. It is not just a camera; it is a tool to unleash your creative vision. Download now and start capturing the world around you in stunning detail. You can review terms of use at https://photon.cam/terms/.

Screenshots

Blurize4 screens
Photon Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blurize at 93% against Photon Camera's 24%. Blurize also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Photon Camera's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blurize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photon Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blurize holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Blurize's written reviews are positive against 24% of Photon Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blurize versus Photon Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlurizePhoton Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (18 ratings) — better4.0 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1864 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuong HoangLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

Blurize

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

Photon Camera

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative68.0%

Bugs and requests

Blurize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photon Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Manual mode crashes
  • Inability to access external storage
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Unreliable photo saving and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bracketed HDR mode
  • Customizable white balance controls
  • Landscape orientation support
  • Macro mode
  • Integration with other photo apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blurize

One-time1
  • Blurize Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Photon Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$39.99

Questions

Is Blurize free?
Blurize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photon Camera free?
Photon Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blurize or Photon Camera?
Blurize is rated higher. Blurize averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Photon Camera averages 4.0 from 64 ratings.
Do Blurize or Photon Camera have ads?
Neither Blurize nor Photon Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blurize or Photon Camera?
Blurize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photon Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blurize was updated on September 7, 2026 and Photon Camera on September 27, 2026.

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