# Photo Editor vs Blur Square

The clearest difference is ads: Blur Square at none against Photo Editor's shown. Blur Square also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Photo Editor's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (67% vs 39%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blur Square sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Editor has 300K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Photo Editor's written reviews are positive against 39% of Blur Square's.

Photo Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Blur Square every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor | Blur Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (300K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor/id546821797/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-square/id875565062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **300K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiem Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/397601279) | [Ashraf Samy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294961657) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor/id546821797)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to edit and enhance your photos. You can apply effects, add stickers, create collages, and even make cosmetic adjustments like whitening smiles and removing blemishes. It also includes drawing tools and filters for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Enhance photos, Apply effects and stickers, Create collages, Draw and paint on photos, Cosmetic adjustments (blemish remover, smile whitener), Crop, rotate, and straighten, Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderlust | $1.99 | one-time |
| Doodles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Street Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portrait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Collages | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 💡 Great selection of filters and effects
- ✨ Excellent photo enhancement features
- 🎨 Versatile creative options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 💰 Aggressive upselling of paid version
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📥 Difficulty restoring purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Saved images appear lower quality than edited version
- Overlays and frames not saving properly
- Text editing tool issues (sizing, positioning, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between editing modes

**Requested features**

- More text editing options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Ability to create custom collages and layouts
- Non-destructive editing with undo/redo functionality
- Improved performance and stability
- Better integration with cloud storage services


### Blur Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-square/id875565062)

Create attractive blurred frames for your photos without cropping. Select an image, apply a blur effect, and adjust it with intuitive sliders. Save and share your creations easily to social media.

**Highlights:** Blurred frame effect, No cropping required, Adjustable blur and fade, Pinch zoom for control, Save to gallery, Direct sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Editor free?

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

### Is Blur Square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor or Blur Square?

Photo Editor is rated higher. Photo Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 300K ratings, while Blur Square averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Photo Editor or Blur Square have ads?

Photo Editor shows ads; Blur Square does not.

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

Photo Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blur Square every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Blur Square on October 24, 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.*