Comparison

Photo Blur vs Cryptic

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

Head to head
About

Photo Blur

Easily blur unwanted details or add artistic blur effects to your photos. Select images, choose blur modes, and use touch controls to refine the blurred areas for stunning results. Save and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Select photos from album or take new ones
  • Choose between photo or background blur modes
  • Drag to blur specific areas
  • Automatic blur results
  • Save and share to social media
Features
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Photo Blur is a quick and easy-use app. It not only easily blurs any unwanted details of your photos but also adds different blur effects to the entire photo or background only. Do you want to create amazing blur background effect pictures? Then this photo blur app is the one you must be looking for. Key feature: 1. Select a photo from the album or take a photo. 2. Choose blur type: Photo or background mode. 3. Drag the blurred area with your finger. 4. Instantly get a fully automatic result. 5. Saving and sharing them directly on social media. Subscription details are the following: • Length: $5.99/Monthly, $49.99/Annual and $19.99/3months - You can choose to pay annually for the full year or monthly - You'll be able to use unlimited features for the duration of your subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - If you decide to turn off auto-renewal, you can turn it off maybe by going to account settings after purchase. -The renewal amount will be charged from the account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/photoblur-terms-of-use/homepage Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/photoblur-privacy-policy/homepage

About

Cryptic

Features
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Cryptic – Offline Privacy & Security Toolkit Cryptic is a fully offline, privacy-first utility built for people who take digital security seriously. Unlike many apps that rely on cloud processing, Cryptic works entirely on your iPhone or iPad — with no tracking, no accounts, and no internet dependency. Your data stays on your device. Always. Cryptic combines three powerful privacy tools in one clean, focused app: • Advanced Password Generator & Secure Vault • Metadata Scrubber (Images, Videos, PDFs) • Device Intelligence (Know Your Device) Why Cryptic? Every file you share and every password you create leaves a digital footprint. Cryptic helps you reduce that footprint by giving you full local control over your sensitive data. Cryptic: • Works 100% offline • Requires no account • Collects no analytics • Uploads no files • Uses no external servers Install it. Use it. Your data remains on your device. 1. Advanced Password Generator & Secure Vault Create strong passwords tailored to your needs: • Random passwords • Alphanumeric passwords • High-strength passwords • Secure passphrases • PIN codes • Dictionary-based passwords All passwords are generated locally using secure on-device randomness. Secure Local Vault • Save passwords directly on your device • Organize by service or category • Quickly retrieve entries when needed • No cloud sync unless you choose to export Passwords are encrypted at rest and protected by your device’s built-in security features such as Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode. Ideal for privacy-conscious users, developers, professionals, journalists, and anyone who prefers local security over cloud dependency. 2. Metadata Scrubber (Photos, Videos, PDFs) Most files contain hidden metadata that may include: • GPS location • Device model • Camera information • Creation dates • Editing software details • Author information (PDFs) Cryptic removes this metadata entirely on your device. Supported File Types • Images (JPEG, PNG, and more) • Videos • PDF documents Files are processed locally. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is stored externally. Perfect for social media sharing, professional document sending, or maintaining personal anonymity. 3. Know Your Device Understand your iPhone or iPad better with clear system insights. Cryptic provides readable device information to help you better understand your hardware and system configuration — without collecting or transmitting any data. Designed for iOS • Clean, focused interface • Fast on-device processing • No sign-ups • No hidden features • No dark patterns Take control of your digital privacy — one password, one file, and one device at a time. Download Cryptic and experience privacy that stays in your hands.

Screenshots

Photo Blur4 screens
Cryptic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptic at none against Photo Blur's 5. Photo Blur's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Photo Blur sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Cryptic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Blur ships an update every 4 months, Cryptic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Photo Blur versus Cryptic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto BlurCryptic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer少杰 邓Kshitij Jhangra

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Photo Blur

Subscriptions5
  • Photo Blur Week$5.997 Days
  • Photo Blur Month$11.991 Month
  • Photo Blur 3 Months$30.993 Months
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  • Photo Blur Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Photo Blur Pro Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Cryptic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Blur free?
Photo Blur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptic free?
Cryptic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Blur or Cryptic have ads?
Neither Photo Blur nor Cryptic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Blur or Cryptic?
Photo Blur ships an update every 4 months, and Cryptic every 3 months. Most recently, Photo Blur was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cryptic on October 6, 2026.

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