Blur. vs j. Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blur.
Effortlessly blur backgrounds in your photos to make subjects stand out. This tool simplifies the process of isolating people for easy background removal and synthesis.
- Automatic background blur
- Subject isolation
- Easy synthesis
- Background removal
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Automatically blur the background! Shoot without worrying about the background. Easy synthesis by cutting out people.
j. Camera
Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.
- Three distinct film grades
- Real-time grain effect
- Live preview of effects
- Dual and single camera modes
- Left/right-handed controls
- On-screen flash preview
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Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: j. Camera at 100% against Blur.'s 0%. Blur.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blur. ships an update every 3 days, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blur. | j. Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daisuke Majima | Jeff Hodsdon |
Customer experience
Blur.
j. Camera
In-app purchases
Blur.
No in-app purchases
j. Camera
No in-app purchases
