Blur Photo Effect vs Auto Pixelate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blur Photo Effect
Easily conceal sensitive information in photos by blurring faces, car plates, or any object. Offers smooth blur, pixelation, and custom drawing tools for quick, precise edits to protect privacy or add artistic flair.
- Blur faces and objects
- Pixelate with mosaic effects
- Draw custom blur shapes
- Protect personal information
- Fast and easy photo edits
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Blur Photo Effect - Pixelate Easily blur faces, car plates, cards, or any object in your photos with precision! Choose smooth blur, pixelate with mosaic effects, or draw custom shapes to hide private details effortlessly. Key Features: - Blur Faces & Objects – Instantly hide sensitive details. - Blur Car Plates & Cards – Protect personal information. - Mosaic Effects – Great styles for secure or artistic edits. - Custom Shapes – Draw freely to cover private areas. - Fast & Easy – Simple tools for quick edits. Perfect for privacy protection and creative enhancements! Download now!
Auto Pixelate
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Simple and easy auto pixelation. Use it before uploading to SNS. - Automatic face recognition - Tap to exclude some of recognized areas - Pixelate recognized areas - Modify with handwriting pixelation - Save the processed photo to photo library
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Auto Pixelate at every 2 months against Blur Photo Effect's every 5 months. Blur Photo Effect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blur Photo Effect ships an update every 5 months, Auto Pixelate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blur Photo Effect | Auto Pixelate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bao Tran | Mooseok Bahng |
In-app purchases
Blur Photo Effect
No in-app purchases
Auto Pixelate
No in-app purchases
Questions
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