PointImageBlur vs AmberNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PointImageBlur
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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 — 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 2× / 3× / 4× 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.
AmberNote
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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.
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Verdict
PointImageBlur and AmberNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. 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.
| Parameter | PointImageBlur | AmberNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takayuki Matsui | Daichi Takikawa |
In-app purchases
PointImageBlur
- Remove Watermark$0.99
AmberNote
- AmberNote Premium$2.99









