Comparison

PointImageBlur vs AmberNote

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

Head to head
About

PointImageBlur

Features
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A precise blur, pixelate, and magnifier editor for photos. Connect points to outline any shape and hide faces, text, or private info along their exact contours. Or composite a magnified callout circle directly onto your image to highlight key details โ€” perfect for blog posts and tutorials. [ Features ] - Point-based polygon selection for any shape - Gaussian blur or mosaic (pixelate) effects - Fine-grained intensity control - Magnifier annotation: composite a zoomed circle of any spot onto your image - Arrow callout with 2ร— / 3ร— / 4ร— zoom and 7 ring color presets - Pinch-to-zoom for precise editing - Edit directly from the Share Sheet - Image rotation [ Perfect For ] - Hiding faces and personal info before posting to social media - Masking license plates and addresses in shared photos - Obscuring sensitive information in screenshots - Highlighting details for blog posts, tutorials, and product screenshots [ Highlights ] - Clean, accurate edges that follow the exact contour - Works with diagonal and irregular shapes - Magnifier circles can extend beyond the image (saved as a transparent PNG) - Launch instantly from the iOS Share Sheet [ Privacy First ] All processing happens entirely on your device. Photos and edits are never sent to any server. No internet connection required.

About

AmberNote

Features
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AmberNote is a simple photo annotation editor designed for clean, focused visual notes. Place a small marker anywhere on a photo, draw a line from it, and add a comment at the end. It is useful for design feedback, review notes, repair instructions, visual explanations, and any moment when a photo needs clear context. Key Features - Add shapes, lines, and text annotations to photos - Marker shapes including circle, square, diamond, and star - Solid, dashed, dotted, and wavy lines - Text size, bold, italic, and underline controls - Zoom in and out while editing - Export edited photos - Local-only editing on your device AmberNote Premium Unlock black, custom colors, and all fonts with a one-time purchase. This is not a subscription. Privacy AmberNote does not upload your photos to a server. Selected photos and edits are processed locally on your device.

Screenshots

PointImageBlur3 screens
AmberNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PointImageBlur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AmberNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PointImageBlur versus AmberNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointImageBlurAmberNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakayuki MatsuiDaichi Takikawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PointImageBlur

One-time1
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
1 purchases

AmberNote

One-time1
  • AmberNote Premium$2.99

Questions

Is PointImageBlur free?
PointImageBlur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AmberNote free?
AmberNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PointImageBlur or AmberNote have ads?
Neither PointImageBlur nor AmberNote shows ads.

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