# Screenshot Editor vs Censor Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screenshot Editor at 56% against Censor Text's 0%. Screenshot Editor also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenshot Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Censor Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenshot Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenshot Editor has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Screenshot Editor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Censor Text's.

Screenshot Editor ships an update fortnightly, Censor Text every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenshot Editor | Censor Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-textmask/id6467501452/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-text-blur-and-redact/id6520387615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) | [Vladislav Shtefanko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676317253) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenshot Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-textmask/id6467501452)

Easily edit text within images to redact sensitive information, highlight key details, or add creative annotations. Features live text detection, various markup tools, and advanced blur/pixelate options for privacy and emphasis.

**Highlights:** Live text detection, Redact sensitive information, Highlight and underline text, Blur and pixelate images, Freehand drawing tools, Customizable annotation options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Censor Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-text-blur-and-redact/id6520387615)

Easily obscure sensitive text or faces in your images and screenshots. Offers various redaction styles like blur, pixelate, and strikethrough with adjustable intensity. Protects your privacy and creates polished visuals.

**Highlights:** Automatic text detection, Customizable redaction options, Blur, pixelate, and redact, Underline, strikethrough, obfuscate, Adjustable intensity, High-quality export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenshot Editor free?

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

### Is Censor Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screenshot Editor or Censor Text?

Screenshot Editor is rated higher. Screenshot Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Censor Text averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Screenshot Editor or Censor Text have ads?

Neither Screenshot Editor nor Censor Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screenshot Editor or Censor Text?

Screenshot Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Censor Text every 8 days. Most recently, Screenshot Editor was updated on August 23, 2026 and Censor Text on July 6, 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.*