# PrivacyBlur vs Censor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivacyBlur at none against Censor's 2. PrivacyBlur also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Censor's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Censor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PrivacyBlur asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrivacyBlur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Censor has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PrivacyBlur's written reviews are positive against 86% of Censor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PrivacyBlur ships an update weekly, Censor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyBlur | Censor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyblur/id1536274106/reviews)** | [4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-face-blur-and-pixelate/id6541757134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MATHEMA GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229436573) | [PRODEKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711040618) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyBlur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyblur/id1536274106)

Easily blur or pixelate sensitive information in your photos with simple finger taps. Automatically detect and obscure faces, documents, or any other area you wish to hide before sharing online. Enjoy a completely free and private photo editing experience.

**Highlights:** Blur or pixelate effects, Automatic face detection, Adjustable grain and area shape, Export to camera roll, No watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Censor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-face-blur-and-pixelate/id6541757134)

Easily obscure sensitive details in your photos. This app offers tools to blur, pixelate, or black out faces, license plates, and other unwanted elements with AI-powered detection and custom editing options. Export your edited images in high resolution without quality loss.

**Highlights:** AI-powered face detection and blur, Pixelate, mosaic, or black out details, Customizable blur and pixelation effects, Hide faces and censor images, High-resolution export without quality loss, Censor bars and aesthetic blur options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Censor Weekly Premium Pack | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Censor Anual Premium Pack | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyBlur free?

PrivacyBlur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Censor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrivacyBlur or Censor?

PrivacyBlur is rated higher. PrivacyBlur averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Censor averages 4.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do PrivacyBlur or Censor have ads?

Censor shows ads; PrivacyBlur does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrivacyBlur or Censor?

PrivacyBlur ships an update weekly, and Censor monthly. Most recently, PrivacyBlur was updated on October 2, 2026 and Censor on October 8, 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.*