Effects Expert vs Blur Frame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Effects Expert
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Effects Expert | Blur Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lindsay Arnold | 江 邱 |
In-app purchases
Effects Expert
- Pro Upgrade for MiniCine usersFree
- Effects Expert Pro Upgrade$2.99
Blur Frame
- Blur Buddy Subscription$2.997 Days
- Blur Buddy - In App Purchase$9.99
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