# Censor This vs Blur

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blur at 93% against Censor This's 23%. Blur also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (14K vs 5). Censor This's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Censor This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur has 14K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Censor This's written reviews are positive against 93% of Blur's.

Censor This ships an update every 4 months, Blur every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Censor This | Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-this/id536830352/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-video/id1555770514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chady Kassouf](https://appshunter.io/developer/427475502) | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) |

## What reviewers say

### Censor This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-this/id536830352)

Easily obscure sensitive details in your photos before sharing. This tool lets you blur or pixelate specific areas with simple finger gestures. Preserve privacy in screenshots or group photos effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Blur or pixelate sensitive areas, Adjust censorship intensity, Zoom and pan for precision, Save censored images without overwriting originals, Remove ads and watermarks via in-app purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-video/id1555770514)

Easily enhance video privacy by blurring sensitive areas like faces, logos, or objects. Features auto-tracking and manual control with various shapes and adjustable intensity for precise censorship. Perfect for social media content creators.

**Highlights:** Blur faces, logos, and objects, Auto-tracking for fast blurring, Manual blur with ellipse/rectangle shapes, Adjustable blur intensity, Define blur duration, Multiple blur areas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur Video Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Blur Video Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Respects privacy
- 💡 Customizable blur settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking feature not always accurate
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 Difficulty blurring objects at the top of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deletes keyframes
- Saving issues when device storage is low
- Tracking feature sometimes returns errors

**Requested features**

- Automatic face/object tracking
- More blur customization options (e.g., color, feathering)
- Ability to save multiple projects
- Zoom in/out functionality for precise editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Censor This free?

Censor This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blur free?

Blur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Censor This or Blur?

Blur is rated higher. Censor This averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blur averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Censor This or Blur have ads?

Blur shows ads; Censor This does not.

### Which is updated more often, Censor This or Blur?

Censor This ships an update every 4 months, and Blur every 2 months. Most recently, Censor This was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blur on October 22, 2026.

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