# TiltShift vs Blur Background Photo Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Blur Background Photo Editor at 4.5 against TiltShift's 3.0. Blur Background Photo Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). TiltShift's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TiltShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blur Background Photo Editor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur Background Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Background Photo Editor has 576 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 11% and 11% positive.

TiltShift ships an update every 20 months, Blur Background Photo Editor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TiltShift | Blur Background Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578/reviews) | **[4.5 (576 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-editor/id1601094450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **576** |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) | [Appic Stars LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445026528) |

## What reviewers say

### TiltShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578)

Create a miniature model effect on your photos by adjusting the focus and depth of field. Enhance your images by fine-tuning brightness and chroma for a visually appealing preview of the tilt-shift effect.

**Highlights:** Miniature model effect, Adjustable focus position, Depth of field control, Brightness adjustment, Chroma adjustment, Visual effect preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-app purchase | $0.99 | one-time |


### Blur Background Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-background-photo-editor/id1601094450)

Easily add customizable blur effects to your photos or just the background using AI. Choose from various blur styles like motion, zoom, and bokeh for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** AI background blur, Customizable blur effects, Motion blur, Zoom blur, Bokeh effects, Photo or background mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur Background Editor Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Background Editor Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Background Editor Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Blur Background Photo Editor | $9.99 | per month |
| Blur Background Photo Editor | $9.99 | per month |
| Blur Background Photo Editor | $14.99 | per month |
| Blur Background Photo Editor | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Blur Background Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Blur Background Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TiltShift free?

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

### Is Blur Background Photo Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TiltShift or Blur Background Photo Editor?

Blur Background Photo Editor is rated higher. TiltShift averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blur Background Photo Editor averages 4.5 from 576 ratings.

### Do TiltShift or Blur Background Photo Editor have ads?

TiltShift shows ads; Blur Background Photo Editor does not.

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

TiltShift ships an update every 20 months, and Blur Background Photo Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, TiltShift was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blur Background 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.*