# Blur Photo vs Blur Image Background

The clearest difference is rating: Blur Photo at 4.4 against Blur Image Background's 3.7. Blur Photo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). Blur Image Background's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blur Photo sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Blur Image Background sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo has 32K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Blur Photo's written reviews are positive against 52% of Blur Image Background's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blur Photo ships an update every 8 days, Blur Image Background every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Photo | Blur Image Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo/id768624029/reviews)** | [3.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-image-background-editor/id955415218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 182 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grey Desk SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/920776357) | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) |

## What reviewers say

### Blur Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo/id768624029)

Easily apply custom blur effects to your photos with intuitive touch controls. Adjust intensity and size, zoom for detail, and share your creations. Undo and redo actions for seamless editing.

**Highlights:** Custom blur intensity and size, Zoom and pan for detailed editing, Sharing to social media and email, Undo and redo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Weekly Normal | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Normal | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Normal | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent photo editing capabilities
- 💡 Useful blurring and editing features
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Overpriced subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Blurred background applied automatically even when not desired
- Cutting off parts of photos during editing
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More customization options for blurring
- Undo/redo functionality
- Categorize photos by album


### Blur Image Background

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-image-background-editor/id955415218)

Easily create stunning blurred backgrounds for your photos. Select an image, adjust blur intensity with a customizable brush, and even erase effects. Save and share your edited images instantly.

**Highlights:** Automatic background blur, Adjustable brush size, Erase blur effect, Save edited photos, Share via social media, Camera option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent blur quality
- 🔍 Precise blur control
- 🔨 Useful for photo editing
- 🎨 Customizable blur intensity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Frequent ads disrupt usage
- 💾 Difficulty saving edited photos
- 🔍 Imprecise manual blur tool
- 🔴 Entire image gets blurred instead of just background

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Saved photos not retaining blur effect
- Ads cover up editing controls

**Requested features**

- Automatic background blur option
- More blur filter styles (e.g. bokeh, pixelated)
- Ability to save edited photos without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur Photo free?

Blur Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blur Image Background free?

Blur Image Background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blur Photo or Blur Image Background?

Blur Photo is rated higher. Blur Photo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Blur Image Background averages 3.7 from 145 ratings.

### Do Blur Photo or Blur Image Background have ads?

Blur Image Background shows ads; Blur Photo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blur Photo or Blur Image Background?

Blur Photo ships an update every 8 days, and Blur Image Background every 6 months. Most recently, Blur Photo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Blur Image Background on October 23, 2026.

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