# Screenshot Editor vs Blur Text & Censor

The clearest difference is rating: Blur Text & Censor at 5.0 against Screenshot Editor's 4.0. Screenshot Editor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenshot Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blur Text & Censor 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 Text & Censor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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.

Screenshot Editor ships an update fortnightly, Blur Text & Censor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenshot Editor | Blur Text & Censor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-textmask/id6467501452/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-text-and-censor-redact/id6572290856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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 |


### Blur Text & Censor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-text-and-censor-redact/id6572290856)

Protect your privacy by redacting sensitive information from screenshots and photos. Easily hide text, blur images, and highlight important details with a variety of markup tools. Save your edited images in high resolution to keep your data secure.

**Highlights:** Redact text on photos and screenshots, Blur and mosaic sensitive areas, Highlight and underline important information, Blend tool for seamless background matching, Save edits in high resolution, Customizable colors for markup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenshot Editor free?

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

### Is Blur Text & Censor free?

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

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

Blur Text & Censor is rated higher. Screenshot Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Blur Text & Censor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Screenshot Editor nor Blur Text & Censor shows ads.

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

Screenshot Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Blur Text & Censor every 12 months. Most recently, Screenshot Editor was updated on August 23, 2026 and Blur Text & Censor on September 15, 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.*