# Break2ru vs Blur Background Photo Effect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Break2ru at none against Blur Background Photo Effect's 4. Break2ru also leads on ads (none vs shown). Blur Background Photo Effect's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 8) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blur Background Photo Effect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Break2ru asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Break2ru against 4.5 for Blur Background Photo Effect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Background Photo Effect has 20K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Break2ru ships an update every 4 weeks, Blur Background Photo Effect every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break2ru | Blur Background Photo Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break2ru/id1444583153/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-effect/id1579215073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 71 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Break2ru Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444583152) | [Shiho Sadamizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226977215) |

## What reviewers say

### Break2ru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break2ru/id1444583153)

Connect with your community by sharing photos and videos. This platform allows for private messaging, group participation, and project pages, while also highlighting charitable efforts. It aims to foster communication and support for those in need.

**Highlights:** 24-hour self-destructing content, Homepage photo and video posts, BreakAid News on charitable efforts, Join and represent community groups, Create project pages, Private messaging with disappearing messages, Friend suggestions and sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blur Background Photo Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-effect/id1579215073)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily enhance your photos with a variety of blurring and mosaic effects. Simply trace over areas to apply artistic filters, protect privacy, or achieve a professional camera look. The app also offers convenient cropping tools for further customization.

**Highlights:** Finger tracing blur application, Variety of mosaic and blur styles, Layered mosaic effects, Photo cropping tool, Privacy protection blurring

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Mosaic+ Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Mosaic+ Pro | $22.49 | per year |
| Premium plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Edition Mosaic+ Pro | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward app
- 💡 Helpful blur feature
- 🎨 Good customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Some issues with saving photos

**Reported bugs**

- Photos stretching and turning horizontal
- App kicking users out

**Requested features**

- Ability to batch process multiple photos
- More blur style options
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break2ru free?

Break2ru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blur Background Photo Effect free?

Blur Background Photo Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Break2ru or Blur Background Photo Effect?

Break2ru is rated higher. Break2ru averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Blur Background Photo Effect averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Break2ru or Blur Background Photo Effect have ads?

Blur Background Photo Effect shows ads; Break2ru does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break2ru or Blur Background Photo Effect?

Break2ru ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blur Background Photo Effect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Break2ru was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blur Background Photo Effect on October 29, 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.*