Comparison

Blur Me vs Shortlist VSF

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

Head to head
About

Blur Me

Easily create selective blur effects to enhance your photos. Soften backgrounds, add motion, or zoom blur to draw attention to your subject. Save custom presets and share high-resolution before-and-after images.

Highlights
  • Selective blur effects
  • Background softening
  • Motion, disc, and zoom blur
  • Live split preview
  • Curated presets
  • Customizable effect blending
  • Save favorite settings
Features
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Create polished selective blur in seconds with Blur Me: Image Blurring. Soften backgrounds, add motion, disc, or zoom blur, and guide attention to your subject. Designed for fast, visual editing: • Compare the original and edited image with a live split preview • Explore curated presets made for different photo styles • Blend the effect with your original for a subtle or bold finish • Save favorite effect settings in My Looks and reuse them • Share a labeled before-and-after image • Undo, redo, and resume your last edit • Save and share at high resolution • Edit across compact and expanded layouts with keyboard shortcuts • Process photos directly on your device Choose a photo, try a preset, and adjust until the result feels right. The focused editor keeps the image and its transformation visible throughout the process. Start creating for free in this ad-supported edition.

About

Shortlist VSF

Discover and watch the best vertical short films from around the world. Engage with content by voting, writing reviews, and even chatting with film characters via AI. Filmmakers can showcase their work and connect with fans.

Highlights
  • Browse festival lineup
  • Watch trailers and full films
  • Vote on submissions
  • Write reviews and rate films
  • AI-powered character chat
  • Creator profiles
  • Achievements and ranks
Features
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Shortlist is the official app of the Vertical Shorts Festival. The home of the best vertical short films from around the world. Browse the full festival lineup, watch trailers, cast your votes, and help decide which films deserve the spotlight. Every voice counts. WATCH & DISCOVER Stream trailers and full submissions from emerging and established filmmakers. From drama to horror, comedy to documentary — every genre, every style. VOTE & REVIEW Cast your vote on every film. Write reviews, rate performances, and see how your picks stack up against the rest of the community. Climb the ranks as you engage. FANTASY CHAT Go beyond the screen. Chat with characters from your favorite films using AI — explore their world, ask them anything, and experience the story from a new angle. ACHIEVEMENTS & RANKS The more you engage, the higher you climb. Earn ranks as a Reviewer, Voter, Critic and more. Build your reputation in the festival community. CREATOR PROFILES Are you a filmmaker? Your work is front and center. Fans can follow your profile, see your full filmography, and engage directly with your submissions. UPGRADE TO PRO Get a PRO badge, triple your vote influence, access full submissions, and unlock 30 Fantasy Chat messages to start. Support the festival and get more from every visit. Join the Shortlist community! Watch, vote, and be part of the festival. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blur Me3 screens
Shortlist VSF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shortlist VSF at 4.5 against Blur Me's 3.0. Shortlist VSF also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Blur Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, 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. Shortlist VSF sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Blur Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shortlist VSF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortlist VSF has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blur Me ships an update every 2 months, Shortlist VSF every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Blur Me versus Shortlist VSF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlur MeShortlist VSF
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews1.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer福恩 毛Verticals

Customer experience

Blur Me

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive1.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.4%

Shortlist VSF

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blur Me

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shortlist VSF

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Chat Pack Small$0.99
  • Chat Pack Medium$2.49
  • Chat Pack Large$7.99

Questions

Is Blur Me free?
Blur Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortlist VSF free?
Shortlist VSF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blur Me or Shortlist VSF?
Shortlist VSF is rated higher. Blur Me averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shortlist VSF averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Blur Me or Shortlist VSF have ads?
Neither Blur Me nor Shortlist VSF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blur Me or Shortlist VSF?
Blur Me ships an update every 2 months, and Shortlist VSF every 8 days. Most recently, Blur Me was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shortlist VSF on November 9, 2026.

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