# Bluristic vs Blackie

The clearest difference is rating: Bluristic at 3.8 against Blackie's 3.1. Bluristic also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 58%) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). Blackie's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Bluristic costs $4.99 and Blackie $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bluristic holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Bluristic's written reviews are positive against 58% of Blackie's.

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, Blackie monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluristic | Blackie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799/reviews)** | [3.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackie/id904557761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Pfahler](https://appshunter.io/developer/725328483) | [Brutality Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/596941590) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluristic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluristic-long-exposure/id879408799)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning long exposure photos with real-time object tracking. This app allows you to capture motion blur in the foreground and background by moving your device or tracking moving subjects after recording. It offers multiple capture modes and high-resolution export options.

**Highlights:** Real-time object tracking, Post-capture object tracking, Multiple capture modes (Blend, Additive, Negative), JPG and PNG export, Capture images in 4K, Exposure control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blackie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackie/id904557761)

This app is designed for black and white photography enthusiasts, offering a minimal interface and powerful tools for both beginners and professionals. It provides real-time effect previews, manual camera controls, and extensive editing options to achieve stunning monochrome images.

**Highlights:** Real-time effect previews, Manual camera controls, Extensive editing mods, Customizable presets, Minimalist design, Fast camera access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent B&W quality
- 🎨 Great filters and effects
- ⚙️ Powerful controls
- 📸 Good for street photography
- 💡 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 App not usable (on some devices)
- 📉 Poor usability (for some)
- 🐞 Bugs and glitches
- 🫙 Difficult to save photos

**Reported bugs**

- Severe crashes
- Photos not saving
- Editing not saving
- Upper side of pictures cut off
- Double assignments in UI (e.g., histogram)

**Requested features**

- Customizable default comment in metadata
- Home screen shortcut icon
- Masking function
- Retouch/correction function
- Support for 48MP max grid


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluristic free?

Bluristic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackie free?

Blackie costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluristic or Blackie?

Bluristic is rated higher. Bluristic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Blackie averages 3.1 from 44 ratings.

### Do Bluristic or Blackie have ads?

Neither Bluristic nor Blackie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluristic or Blackie?

Bluristic ships an update every 2 months, and Blackie monthly. Most recently, Bluristic was updated on October 20, 2026 and Blackie on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*