# Blur vs Blur Photo Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blur Photo Editor at monthly against Blur's every 2 months. Blur's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1.7K) and review sentiment (93% vs 83%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Blur against 4.7 for Blur Photo Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur has 14K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Blur's written reviews are positive against 83% of Blur Photo Editor's.

Blur ships an update every 2 months, Blur Photo Editor monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur | Blur Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-video/id1555770514/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [Ryoichi Fukugawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249222099) |

## What reviewers say

### Blur

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

Enhance video privacy by blurring faces, logos, or objects with auto-tracking and customizable effects. Define multiple blur areas with precise control over shape, offset, and duration for social media content.

**Highlights:** Auto-tracking blur, Multiple blur areas, Customizable blur intensity, Ellipse and rectangle shapes, Define blur duration, Offset control for precise blurring

**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


### Blur Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698)

Easily apply various blur effects to your photos with just a few taps. Enhance your images with options like Gaussian blur, pixelation, and artistic glitter effects. Includes tools for precise editing and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Gaussian Blur, Pixelate, Hexagon Pixelate, Glitter Effect, Color Brush, Eraser, Undo & Redo

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 💡 Variety of mosaic and blur effects
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited brush size options
- 📷 Reduced image quality after processing
- 💤 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photo selection not working for some users
- Syncing issues causing photo deletions

**Requested features**

- Larger mosaic/blur size options
- Support for video editing
- Ability to batch process multiple photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur free?

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

### Is Blur Photo Editor free?

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

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

Blur is rated higher. Blur averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Blur Photo Editor averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

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

Both Blur and Blur Photo Editor show ads.

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

Blur ships an update every 2 months, and Blur Photo Editor monthly. Most recently, Blur was updated on November 7, 2026 and Blur Photo Editor on November 7, 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.*