# Censor This vs Blur Photo Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blur Photo Editor at 83% against Censor This's 23%. Blur Photo Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). Censor This's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Censor This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blur Photo Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo Editor has 1.7K 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 83% of Blur Photo Editor's.

Censor This ships an update every 4 months, Blur Photo Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Censor This | Blur Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-this/id536830352/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chady Kassouf](https://appshunter.io/developer/427475502) | [Ryoichi Fukugawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249222099) |

## 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 Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor-blur-effect/id1571908698)

Easily apply various blur effects to your photos with just a few taps. Enhance your images with options like Gaussian blur, pixelation, and artistic glitter effects. Includes tools for precise editing and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Gaussian Blur, Pixelate, Hexagon Pixelate, Glitter Effect, Color Brush, Eraser, Undo & Redo

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 💡 Variety of mosaic and blur effects
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited brush size options
- 📷 Reduced image quality after processing
- 💤 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Photo selection not working for some users
- Syncing issues causing photo deletions

**Requested features**

- Larger mosaic/blur size options
- Support for video editing
- Ability to batch process multiple photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Censor This free?

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

### Is Blur Photo Editor free?

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

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

Blur Photo Editor is rated higher. Censor This averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blur Photo Editor averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Censor This or Blur Photo Editor have ads?

Blur Photo Editor shows ads; Censor This does not.

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

Censor This ships an update every 4 months, and Blur Photo Editor monthly. Most recently, Censor This was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blur Photo Editor on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*