# Shutter vs Blend Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Blend Editor at 4.6 against Shutter's 3.5. Blend Editor also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 22) and review sentiment (81% vs 58%). Shutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blend Editor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blend Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blend Editor has 3.1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Blend Editor's.

Shutter ships an update monthly, Blend Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter | Blend Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-editor-double-exposure/id965696087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filmomat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/455575975) | [MULIAN LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018842744) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244)

Test the shutter speeds of your analog cameras using your iPhone. For precise measurements, use with the PhotoPlug accessory. Without it, the app analyzes shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec.

**Highlights:** Test analog camera shutter speeds, Use with PhotoPlug accessory for light measurement, Analyze shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec, Store measurement values in a table, Manage multiple cameras and lenses, Calculate correction factors for faulty shutters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blend Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-editor-double-exposure/id965696087)

Easily combine two photos to create stunning double exposure effects. Choose from artistic collections and real-time blend modes to unleash your creativity. Save and share your unique photo masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Double exposure photo blending, 5 artistic photo collections, Variety of real-time blend modes, Adjust blend modes, Intuitive user interface, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Levitation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Artistic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scenery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get All Things | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick and easy to use
- 🎨 Creates great blended photos
- 💡 Allows using own photos
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Produces good results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🐛 Paid features not always working as expected
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not working after purchase
- Inability to access photos in library

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free features
- Ability to adjust each image separately before blending
- Landscape mode support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter free?

Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blend Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shutter or Blend Editor?

Blend Editor is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Blend Editor averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Shutter or Blend Editor have ads?

Neither Shutter nor Blend Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter or Blend Editor?

Shutter ships an update monthly, and Blend Editor every 4 months. Most recently, Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Blend Editor on October 12, 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.*