Comparison

Redact Photo vs BetaPixels

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

Head to head
About

Redact Photo

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Protect your privacy instantly. Redact Photo uses AI to automatically detect and redact faces or sensitive text in your photos. Whether you need to censor a document for work or hide faces before posting to social media, do it in seconds with total control. Redact Photo is the ultimate privacy-first image utility. Version 1.0.2 introduces new anonymization styles, stronger redaction output, and flexible subscription plans, making it the most versatile redaction tool on the App Store. NEW IN VERSION 1.0.2: • Pixelation Mode: A new anonymization style that pixelates regions for a classic, broadcast-grade look. • Circular Face Masking: Mask faces with a natural circular area instead of a rectangle. • Stronger Blur Output: Significantly improved blur intensity for better redaction quality. • Emoji in Faces & Text: Use emojis when running the combined Faces & Text detection mode. • Subscription Plans: Flexible Weekly, Yearly, and Lifetime options. See details below. POWERFUL REDACTION & ANONYMIZATION • Auto-Detect: Instantly find faces and text using on-device AI. • Multiple Styles: Choose between Blur, Pixelation, Black Box, or Emojis. • Manual ROI Selection: Precision control to select exactly what you want to hide. • Zoom & Edit: Get pixel-perfect accuracy with zoom capabilities. • Circular or Rectangular Areas: Pick the masking shape that fits your needs. • Metadata Scrubbing: Strip EXIF, GPS, and camera data to ensure your location stays private. SMART IMAGE CONVERSION & RESIZING • Format Freedom: Convert between HEIC, JPG, PNG, and PDF. • Export to PDF: Convert your redacted images directly into secure PDF files. • Precision Resizing: Adjust width, height, or file size via smart compression. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING: Redact Photo is a premium privacy utility. Please note that using the app requires an active subscription or a lifetime purchase. There are no confusing "Pro" tiers or restricted features—every plan gives you complete, unrestricted access to the entire app. We want you to experience the full power of Redact Photo risk-free, so we include a fully unlocked 3-Day Free Trial with our subscription plans. Choose the option that fits you best: - Weekly Subscription: Full access from the moment you subscribe. This is an immediate purchase with no trial; the plan renews weekly until cancelled. - Annual Subscription: Starts with a fully unrestricted 3-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription automatically converts to a paid annual plan. - Lifetime Access: Best value. A one-time purchase for permanent access to all features. This option is an immediate purchase with no trial and no recurring fees. WHY REDACT PHOTO? • Privacy-First: All processing happens on your device. Your photos never leave your phone. • Lightweight: A minimal, fast interface with zero bloat. TYPICAL USE CASES: • Work: Redact sensitive ID or credit card info from documents. • Social Media: Hide children's faces or license plates before sharing. • Compliance: Strip GPS data from photos before professional uploads. • Utility: Convert HEIC iPhone photos to PDF for easy emailing. Download Redact Photo now and take full control of your image privacy. Subscription Terms: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BetaPixels

This Safari extension censors web content in real-time, allowing you to select specific parts of images and videos to blur. It also enables simultaneous viewing and exporting of your own videos with applied censorship, all processed on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time censoring in Safari
  • Selectable censorship areas
  • Image and video censoring
  • Watch videos with censorship
  • Export censored videos
  • Website blocking
  • On-device AI processing
Features
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BetaPixels is a Safari extension that detects and censors the content you browse in real time. It also features an internal browser. You can easily choose which parts you want to censor. BetaPixels uses on-device AI and doesn't send any data over the internet. BetaPixels also has a feature that lets you watch your own videos while censoring them. You can watch up to 16 videos simultaneously. BetaPixels also allows you to export your videos with your preferred censorship applied. Features -Real-time censoring directly in Safari -Internal browser -Select parts you want to censor -Censor images and videos -Watch your videos with censorship -Export your videos with censorship -Block websites you want -Advanced statistics -No data sent on Internet Privacy Policy: https://www.betapixelsapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.betapixelsapp.com/terms/

Screenshots

Redact Photo4 screens
BetaPixels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BetaPixels at every 4 weeks against Redact Photo's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Redact Photo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BetaPixels sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redact Photo ships an update every 2 months, BetaPixels every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Redact Photo versus BetaPixels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedact PhotoBetaPixels
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVitor Manuel PaixaoKevin,Michel,Reynald BOUILLEAUX

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Redact Photo

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subs$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subs3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Get 50 Credits$2.99
  • Unlock Lifetime Access$24.99
2 purchases

BetaPixels

Subscriptions2
  • BetaPixels Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • BetaPixels Premium Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Redact Photo free?
Redact Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetaPixels free?
BetaPixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Redact Photo or BetaPixels have ads?
Neither Redact Photo nor BetaPixels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redact Photo or BetaPixels?
Redact Photo ships an update every 2 months, and BetaPixels every 4 weeks. Most recently, Redact Photo was updated on October 28, 2026 and BetaPixels on October 31, 2026.

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