# Watermark vs Blur

The clearest difference is ads: Watermark at none against Blur's shown. Watermark also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Blur's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watermark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Watermark against 4.8 for Blur. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Watermark's written reviews are positive against 93% of Blur's.

Watermark ships an update every 3 weeks, Blur every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watermark | Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark/id1462627233/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-video/id1555770514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) |

## What reviewers say

### Watermark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark/id1462627233)

Easily add custom watermarks to your photos and videos. Create and save watermark templates for future use, and apply them to multiple files simultaneously. Share your protected content directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Watermark photos, Watermark videos, Save and manage watermark templates, Transparent watermark backgrounds, Adjust watermark transparency and location, Batch watermarking, Easy social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watermarker pro mode | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Allows batch watermarking
- 🔒 Completely free with no ads
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Limited customization options for watermarks
- 🐛 Watermark quality issues on exported videos
- 🐛 Inability to re-edit saved watermarks
- 🐛 Watermark placement options are limited

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark not saving properly on some images/videos
- Batch watermarking feature not working consistently
- Watermark disappearing or getting distorted on export
- Crashes or freezes when trying to use certain features

**Requested features**

- More font and style options for watermarks
- Ability to resize and reposition watermarks freely
- Option to add multiple watermarks
- Support for transparent PNG logos
- Improved video export quality


### Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-video/id1555770514)

Easily enhance your video privacy by blurring faces, logos, or objects. This editor offers auto-tracking and multi-area blurring with customizable intensity and duration for social media content.

**Highlights:** Blur faces, logos, and objects, Auto-tracking for fast blurring, Multi-area blur with touch controls, Adjust blur intensity and duration, Ellipse and rectangle blur shapes, PRO features: advanced tracking, feathering

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur Video Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Blur Video Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Respects privacy
- 💡 Customizable blur settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking feature not always accurate
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Difficulty blurring objects at the top of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deletes keyframes
- Saving issues when device storage is low
- Tracking feature sometimes returns errors

**Requested features**

- Automatic face/object tracking
- More blur customization options (e.g., color, feathering)
- Ability to save multiple projects
- Zoom in/out functionality for precise editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watermark free?

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

### Is Blur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watermark or Blur?

Blur is rated higher. Watermark averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Blur averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Watermark or Blur have ads?

Blur shows ads; Watermark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watermark or Blur?

Watermark ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blur every 2 months. Most recently, Watermark was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blur on October 31, 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.*