Comparison

Blur Lens vs iFocus Stacking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blur Lens

Features
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■ You can add various "blur effects" to real-time camera images and photos in your photo library. ■ You can also mask the recognized foreground and blur only the background. ■ Specifying the focus position for the blur effect is as simple as touching the photo. ■ You can copy, save, and share edited image files. ■ Equipped with over 10 types of rich blur effects such as motion blur, zoom blur, and tilt shift. ■ Equipped with brightness blur, spot blur, and noise reduction effects. [Source Photo] ・Real-time camera captured images ・Start the camera and take a photo ・Select photo from photo album ・Import shared files from other apps ・Paste photos copied from web images, etc. [Types of Blur Effects] ・Box Blur ・Disc Blur ・Gaussian Blur ・Noise Reduction ・Brightness Blur ・Motion Blur ・Zoom Blur ・Vertical Blur ・Horizontal Blur ・Linear Blur ・Spot Blur [Settings] - Blur size - Angle, range, etc. - Zoom - Resolution - Focus position [Photo output] - Save to camera roll: Photo - Photo sharing: AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram,...

About

iFocus Stacking

Create perfectly sharp photographs by combining multiple images taken at different focus distances. Achieve incredible depth of field for macro, landscape, and product shots. Supports batch processing and various import options.

Highlights
  • Advanced focus stacking algorithm
  • Import from Photos library or Files
  • Batch processing for multiple stacks
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Interactive image reordering
  • Thumbnail preview grid
Features
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Transform your photography with iFocus Stacking, the top-grade app that combines multiple images shot at different focus distances into a single, perfectly sharp photograph. Whether you're capturing intricate macro details, expansive landscapes, or product photography, achieve unprecedented depth of field that's impossible with a single shot. ### Key Features **Advanced Focus Stacking Algorithm** • State-of-the-art algorithm for superior image quality • Intelligent processing for crisp, artifact-free results **Flexible Input Options** • Import from Photos library or Files app • Share images directly from other apps • Support for JPEG, HEIC, PNG, and other common formats • Batch processing for multiple image stacks **Seamless User Experience** • Real-time progress tracking with detailed stage information • Interactive image reordering with drag-and-drop • Thumbnail preview grid for easy image management • Comprehensive settings with helpful explanations

Screenshots

Blur Lens4 screens
iFocus Stacking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blur Lens at $1.99 against iFocus Stacking's $39.99. Blur Lens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blur Lens costs $1.99 and iFocus Stacking $39.99 up front. iFocus Stacking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blur Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blur Lens versus iFocus Stacking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlur LensiFocus Stacking
Price$1.99 — better$39.99
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanori KatsutaLinosec

In-app purchases

None

Blur Lens

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iFocus Stacking

One-time1
  • Web Server Add-on$8.99

Questions

Is Blur Lens free?
Blur Lens costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFocus Stacking free?
iFocus Stacking costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Blur Lens or iFocus Stacking have ads?
Neither Blur Lens nor iFocus Stacking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blur Lens or iFocus Stacking?
Blur Lens ships an update fortnightly, and iFocus Stacking fortnightly. Most recently, Blur Lens was updated on November 4, 2026 and iFocus Stacking on November 6, 2026.

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