# Blur Photo vs Motion Blur

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blur Photo at free with in-app purchases against Motion Blur's subscription. Blur Photo also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (211 vs 8). Motion Blur's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blur Photo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Motion Blur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo has 211 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blur Photo ships an update every 2 months, Motion Blur every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Photo | Motion Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-effect-editor/id6449836879/reviews)** | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-blur-background-editor/id6467869309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 205 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) | [长金 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657336976) |

## What reviewers say

### Blur Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-effect-editor/id6449836879)

Easily retouch photos by applying various blur effects to the entire image, background, or specific areas like faces. Enhance your pictures with creative tools and share them instantly.

**Highlights:** Apply motion blur, bokeh, and mosaic effects, Blur entire picture, background, or face, Crop and resize images, Adjust exposure, brightness, and shadows, Apply Monochrome and Noir photo effects, Share photos directly to social media

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur photo app | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Blur Functions | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Blur Functions | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Enhanced Editing Features | $16.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Photo Filters | $39.99 | per year |
| Exclusive Photo Filters | $39.99 | per year |


### Motion Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-blur-background-editor/id6467869309)

Easily create stunning blurred background effect pictures. Apply various blur effects to specific areas or the entire photo. Save and share your edited images directly to social media.

**Highlights:** AI-powered background blurring, Variety of blur effects (Gaussian, Motion, Pixel, Mosaic), Customizable blur intensity, Easy photo selection and capture, Direct social media sharing, Save edited photos to camera roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Blur Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Motion Blur Yearly free trial | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur Photo free?

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

### Is Motion Blur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blur Photo or Motion Blur?

Blur Photo is rated higher. Blur Photo averages 4.3 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Motion Blur averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Blur Photo or Motion Blur have ads?

Blur Photo shows ads; Motion Blur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blur Photo or Motion Blur?

Blur Photo ships an update every 2 months, and Motion Blur every 5 days. Most recently, Blur Photo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Motion Blur on October 30, 2026.

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