Simple Censor vs Paparazzi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Censor
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Redact faces and personal information before you shareβwithout a complicated editor. Open a photo in Simple Censor or start directly from the iOS share sheet. Detected faces receive a pixel mosaic automatically. Brush over names, addresses, account numbers, or any other sensitive detail, then save at the original resolution or share immediately. WHY SIMPLE CENSOR β’ Direct from the share sheet β edit one photo without opening the app first β’ Automatic face redaction β detected faces are mosaicked when the photo opens β’ Manual privacy brush β cover text, screens, documents, and identifying details β’ Three censor styles β blur, pixel mosaic, or solid black fill β’ Face or eye coverage β switch between full-face masks and classic eye bars β’ Brush and eraser β refine exactly what stays visible β’ Undo and redo β correct edits without starting over β’ Original-resolution output β keep the photo's original pixel dimensions β’ No subscription or watermark PRIVATE BY DESIGN Face detection and editing run on your device. Simple Censor does not upload your photos for processing. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a photo in the app, or choose Simple Censor from another app's share sheet. 2. Review the automatic face mosaic and brush over anything else. 3. Save to Photos or share immediately. Simple Censor is made for quick redaction before social posts, messages, listings, school documents, and screenshots.
Paparazzi
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Pick a photo. Faces found. Blur done. That's it. Paparazzi shields faces in your photos and videos instantly β no editing skills needed, no timeline to learn, no keyframes to set. HOW IT WORKS Pick. Detect. Done. AI finds every face β front, side, angled β and blurs it before you blink. BLUR YOUR WAY Pixel. Gaussian. Motion. Three styles, adjustable strength. Pick your disguise. DRAW IT YOURSELF Brush, box, eraser. Add or remove blur anywhere β no layers, no menus. CHOOSE HOW TO HIDE Full face. Eyes only. Below eyes. You decide what stays visible. WHAT LEAVES YOUR PHONE Nothing. All processing happens on-device. EXIF metadata β GPS, camera info β stripped automatically. PRO β’ Eyes-only & below-eyes modes β’ Full strength range β’ Watermark-free export Your privacy. One tap away. Terms of use: https://opport.jp/paparazzi-rules
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Censor at none against Paparazzi's 2. Paparazzi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Paparazzi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Simple Censor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Censor ships an update every 5 months, Paparazzi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Censor | Paparazzi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | heewook shin | ζ ͺεΌδΌη€Ύγͺγγγ₯γγγ£ |
In-app purchases
Simple Censor
No in-app purchases
Paparazzi
- Paparazzi Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
- Paparazzi Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
