LensLight Visual Effects vs Blocked
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LensLight Visual Effects
Enhance your photos with a vast array of interactive lighting effects. This app offers dynamic Bokeh, Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Spotlights, and Rainbow Effects, all rendered in real-time with a powerful Optics Engine. Achieve professional-looking results with dynamic light manipulation.
- Interactive lighting effects
- Bokeh, Lens Flares, Light Leaks
- Spotlights and Rainbow Effects
- Real-time Optics Engine rendering
- Dynamic light manipulation
- Streaks, glares, and edge bloom
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LensLight Visual Effects is the ultimate app to add beautiful lighting to your photos. You'll get a wide selection of interactive lights: - Bokeh - LensFlares - Light Leaks - Spotlights - Rainbow Effects CUSTOMER REVIEWS "I don't use light effects often, but when I do, I choose LensLight." "This app is great! There are more choices than you'd think, and it adds such a nice touch to pictures. I'm glad I got it." "Really for photo editing apps no one can touch these guys. Brilliant!" The power of LensLight is the Optics Engine for rendering the lights in real time. Many apps have simple filters with glare or grunge. LensLight effects are completely dynamic as you move them around like a real camera lens. You'll see beautiful streaks, glares, and edge bloom to add that final touch to your photos. LensLight uses the same technology as the pro Mac app, LensFlare Studio. Tag your photos with #LensLightApp for a chance to be featured!
Blocked
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Blocked is the app that turns your memories into unforgettable moments. Capture your photos at parties, trips or events, then lock them until the date of your choice. When the time comes, everyone discovers them together for a unique and emotional reveal! In 4 simple steps: Create a block and set its opening date. Invite your friends via QR code or access code. Capture your moments… everything stays locked until the big reveal. Discover them all together, like and download your memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blocked at Free against LensLight Visual Effects's $4.99. Blocked also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). LensLight Visual Effects's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Blocked is free to download; LensLight Visual Effects costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LensLight Visual Effects ships an update every 2 months, Blocked every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LensLight Visual Effects | Blocked |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (134 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Grote | Lucas Leroux |
In-app purchases
LensLight Visual Effects
No in-app purchases
Blocked
No in-app purchases
Questions
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