Comparison

Effects Expert vs Blur Frame

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Effects Expert

Features
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Effects Expert provides a simple and efficient way to produce visual effects for your movie project. Major Features are: - a simple user interface that mimics a light-box for lining up and editing the elements that make up your effects shot - use of Visual Programming that allows effects to be configured by dragging and dropping processing nodes into an ImageFlow - automated compositing means you don't need to manual process each frame - an extensive library of processing nodes to handle common image processing and compositing functions - integrated audio mixing - configurable resolution (480, 720, 1080, 4k...) Effects Expert has 2 modes of operation: 1) Basic mode The Basic mode of Effects Expert is suited to simple projects but also allows users to get a feel for the app's workflow before committing to the purchase of the PRO upgrade 2) PRO mode The PRO mode has an expanded ImageFlow node library and expanded capability for sharing work between users. An In App Purchase enables this functionality for users of the Basic mode. Pre-existing MiniCine users are provided with a PRO mode upgrade. New additions in this release, include: - a MEMORY node that provides access to previous frame results from within an ImageFlow

About

Blur Frame

Easily blur specific parts of your videos with touch controls. This editor allows you to apply pixelated effects, remove objects, and adjust video elements. Enhance your videos with customizable blur and transitions.

Highlights
  • Apply blur effects with touch
  • Remove objects from video
  • Zoom and pan blur areas
  • Adjust video move, scale, and ratio
  • Video transitions and trimming
  • Timeline slider for precise control
Features
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[Blur Buddy] editor apply blurry pixelated effect on video to blur out certain parts of a video. This editor is helpful app to blur the video part through touch blur. To create blurry effects on the specified part of video, Blur Buddy editor has following features: - Blur Buddy instantly blur any part of the video you want using timeline slider. - Support removal object function. - Support zoom in and zoom out the selected blur part of video. - Support move, scale and ratio of video. - Support video transitions and trim function. [Blur Buddy] editor apply blurry pixelated effect on video to blur out certain parts of a video. This editor is helpful app to blur the video part through touch blur. To create blurry effects on the specified part of video, Blur Buddy editor has following features: - [Blur Buddy] instantly blur any part of the video you want using timeline slider. - Support zoom in and zoom out the selected blur part of video. - Support move, scale and ratio of video. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within [Blur Buddy]. - Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://www.thinkingskillsapps.com/TermsOfUse.html Privacy policy: http://www.thinkingskillsapps.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Effects Expert4 screens
Blur Frame3 screens

Verdict

The call

Effects Expert and Blur Frame are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Effects Expert sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Blur Frame sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Effects Expert ships an update every 3 months, Blur Frame every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Effects Expert versus Blur Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEffects ExpertBlur Frame
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindsay Arnold江 邱

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Effects Expert

One-time2
  • Pro Upgrade for MiniCine usersFree
  • Effects Expert Pro Upgrade$2.99
2 purchases

Blur Frame

Subscriptions1
  • Blur Buddy Subscription$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Blur Buddy - In App Purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Effects Expert free?
Effects Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blur Frame free?
Blur Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Effects Expert or Blur Frame have ads?
Neither Effects Expert nor Blur Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Effects Expert or Blur Frame?
Effects Expert ships an update every 3 months, and Blur Frame every 2 months. Most recently, Effects Expert was updated on September 28, 2026 and Blur Frame on September 9, 2026.

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