Comparison

Blurly vs CodecPlayer

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

Head to head
About

Blurly

Features
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Blurly is the ultimate tool for quick, precise, and stylish blurring. Whether you’re protecting privacy, removing distractions, or adding a creative touch, Blurly makes it effortless. Why Blurly? β€’ Selective Blur – Tap and drag to blur only the areas you want. β€’ Multiple Styles – Choose from Gaussian, mosaic, or frosted glass effects. β€’ Adjustable Strength – Fine-tune your blur intensity for the perfect look. β€’ High Resolution – Preserve image quality while editing. β€’ No Watermarks – Your photo, your way. β€’ Privacy First – All edits happen on your device, nothing is uploaded. Perfect for: β€’ Hiding faces, license plates, addresses, and personal info β€’ Enhancing focus on key elements in a photo β€’ Creating stylish, professional-looking images Whether you’re a casual user or a content creator, Blurly is the easiest way to make your photos both secure and stunning. Download Blurly and take control of your images today.

About

CodecPlayer

Features
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CodecPlayer is a focused local video player for iPhone and iPad. Open videos from Files or Photos and keep them organized in a persistent playlist. PLAY MORE FORMATS Use native playback for iOS formats and VLC-powered playback for formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, and WebM. BUILT FOR LONG WATCHING CodecPlayer remembers your position, highlights your most recently played video, and continues through the playlist in order. Reorder videos any time with drag and drop. COMFORTABLE CONTROLS Double-tap to seek, swipe horizontally to scrub, adjust brightness on the left and system volume on the right, or press and hold for temporary 2Γ— playback. Switch between fit and fill, use embedded subtitles, and play in full screen or Picture in Picture. LOCAL-FIRST Your videos stay on your device. Files are referenced in place whenever possible, without creating unnecessary duplicate copies. CodecPlayer does not require an account.

Screenshots

Blurly3 screens
CodecPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blurly and CodecPlayer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Blurly versus CodecPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlurlyCodecPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre BritoHao Xiong

In-app purchases

None

Blurly

No in-app purchases

None

CodecPlayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blurly free?
Blurly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodecPlayer free?
CodecPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blurly or CodecPlayer have ads?
Neither Blurly nor CodecPlayer shows ads.

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