# Pixelizator vs Blur Photo Editor

The clearest difference is price: Blur Photo Editor at Free against Pixelizator's $0.99. Blur Photo Editor also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 318). Pixelizator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Blur Photo Editor is free to download; Pixelizator costs $0.99 up front. Blur Photo Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pixelizator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blur Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo Editor has 1.7K ratings behind it against 318, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pixelizator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Blur Photo Editor's.

Pixelizator ships an update weekly, Blur Photo Editor monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelizator | Blur Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizator/id1449045698/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 318 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grzegorz Surma](https://appshunter.io/developer/897641452) | [Ryoichi Fukugawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249222099) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixelizator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizator/id1449045698)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your photos into retro 8-bit art or censor sensitive areas. This app allows for precise selection of pixelation regions, offering creative control for artistic effects or privacy.

**Highlights:** Create retro 8-bit style, Precisely select pixelation area, Censor images, Play with pixels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Neat little app
- 👍 Good quality
- 👍 Simple and amazing
- 👍 Great for pixelating photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited options
- 👎 Difficult to select area
- 👎 Selection box too large
- 👎 Minimum pixelation size too big
- 👎 No zoom functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App crashes on iPad mini 4
- Frame selection unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Numeric control for pixel count
- Numeric control for color palette
- Select multiple areas to pixelate
- Ability to zoom in on image
- Round selector option


### Blur Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698)

Easily apply various blur effects to your photos with just a few taps. Enhance your images with options like Gaussian blur, pixelation, and artistic glitter effects. Includes tools for precise editing and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Gaussian Blur, Pixelate, Hexagon Pixelate, Glitter Effect, Color Brush, Eraser, Undo & Redo

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 💡 Variety of mosaic and blur effects
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited brush size options
- 📷 Reduced image quality after processing
- 💤 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photo selection not working for some users
- Syncing issues causing photo deletions

**Requested features**

- Larger mosaic/blur size options
- Support for video editing
- Ability to batch process multiple photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixelizator free?

Pixelizator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blur Photo Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixelizator or Blur Photo Editor?

Blur Photo Editor is rated higher. Pixelizator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Blur Photo Editor averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Pixelizator or Blur Photo Editor have ads?

Blur Photo Editor shows ads; Pixelizator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixelizator or Blur Photo Editor?

Pixelizator ships an update weekly, and Blur Photo Editor monthly. Most recently, Pixelizator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blur Photo Editor on October 25, 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.*