Blur. Image Video Blur vs Screen Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blur. Image Video Blur
This extension blurs all images and videos on web pages, allowing users to focus on content. It offers the choice to view or hide blurred media and supports whitelisting specific websites.
- Blurs all images and videos on pages
- Option to view or hide blurred content
- Whitelisting for specific websites
- Focus on text content
- Privacy enhancement
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We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve ‘accidentally’ searched for something online and have seen images we wished we didn’t. No? Then you’ve probably been in a situation where you’re browsing Facebook, Instagram etc. at work or at the library only to spot the person beside you peeping at your screen. No? Or you’ve been in a situation where you just want to read an article without being bombarded by images and videos. Well, now, you can. This add on blurs all images and videos on a page so you can focus on what matters. You can choose to view or not view content. You can now also white list websites, simply open the extension and add the site to your allow list!
Screen Time
This tool helps you control your phone usage by blocking app actions based on custom rules. Set daily or weekly limits, schedule restrictions, or temporarily block apps for focused tasks. It offers a strict blocking screen with no bypass options, ensuring adherence to your digital detox goals.
- Strict blocking screen with no ignore option
- Focus Mode for app restrictions
- Daily/weekly app usage limits
- Usage time notifications
- Time-based app restrictions
- Temporary app blocking with timer
- Manual blocking via Control Center/Action Button/Shortcuts
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AppStops is a powerful tool to control your phone use. Based on your rules, it blocks all app actions except closing. It’s a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just a simple tool you can rely on forever. ▼ Features • Strict blocking screen with no “Ignore Limit” button. • Block apps while in Focus Mode, e.g., “No entertainment apps during Work Mode.” • Set daily or weekly app limits, e.g., “Social apps limited to 1 hour per day.” • Usage time notifications, e.g., “20% (12 min) of today’s social app time remaining.” • Time-based app restrictions, e.g., “No video apps from 9 AM to 5 PM.” • Temporary app blocking with a timer, e.g., “Focus on studying for the next 90 minutes.” • Manually block apps via Control Center (*1), Action Button (*2), Lock Screen (*3), or Shortcuts app. ▼ User Guide The app includes user guides with images and texts for all rules, so you can use it with confidence. ▼ If You Need to Urgently Disable App Blocking By uninstalling the AppStops app, you can regain access to blocked apps and websites. If uninstalling does not disable the block (a rare occurrence due to OS issues), please reinstall the AppStops app and go to Settings App > Screen Time > APPS WITH SCREEN TIME ACCESS, then toggle off the switch for AppStops. ------------------------------------------------------------ *1: Control Center is available on iOS 18 or later *2: Action Button is available only on devices with an Action Button running iOS 18 or later. *3: Lock Screen control is available only on iPhone devices running iOS 18 or later. ※ The system screen for selecting apps and web domains may crash sometimes. While you can avoid crashes by following the steps outlined in the Help section, please be aware of this issue before making your purchase. Terms of Use https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transaction Act https://yoshiharustudio.com/appstops/specified-commercial-transactions-act.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Time at every 3 days against Blur. Image Video Blur's every 15 months. Screen Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Blur. Image Video Blur's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Blur. Image Video Blur costs $2.99 and Screen Time $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Blur. Image Video Blur ships an update every 15 months, Screen Time every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Blur. Image Video Blur | Screen Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUHAMMED ALHABIB HASAN | Yoshiharu Yamada |
Customer experience
Blur. Image Video Blur
Screen Time
In-app purchases
Blur. Image Video Blur
No in-app purchases
Screen Time
No in-app purchases
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