# Retrospecs vs Batch Blur

The clearest difference is rating: Retrospecs at 4.8 against Batch Blur's 4.0. Retrospecs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (364 vs 1). Batch Blur's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrospecs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Batch Blur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retrospecs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrospecs has 364 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, Batch Blur every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrospecs | Batch Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospecs/id887031094/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batch-blur/id1528773024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/887031097) | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrospecs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospecs/id887031094)

Transform your photos and videos into retro pixel art. Emulate the look of classic computers and consoles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Customize your output with various graphics engines, color palettes, and fonts.

**Highlights:** Pixelate images and video clips, Emulate 40+ classic computer/console systems, Create custom graphics modes, Variety of color palettes and fonts, Supports Commodore 64, IBM PC, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| The king of tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Authentic retro filters
- 👍 Extensive system emulations
- 👍 Powerful editing capabilities
- 👍 Nostalgia-inducing effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited image resolution
- 📏 Aspect ratio issues with some filters
- 🙈 Aggressive upgrade prompts in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Animation option not working properly
- Video import and saving issues
- Occasional image loading failures

**Requested features**

- Add more retro systems (e.g. NES, TI-99/4A)
- Improve video encoding capabilities
- Allow adjusting dithering levels
- Add support for transparent PNGs
- Implement batch processing and export options


### Batch Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batch-blur/id1528773024)

Easily blur or pixelate multiple photos at once. Apply various filters like blur, saturation correction, and crystallize to selected images. Set filter types and strengths on one photo before processing them all simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Batch photo blurring and pixelation, Multiple filter options (blur, saturation, crystallize), Real-time filter preview, Simultaneous processing of selected photos, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrospecs free?

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

### Is Batch Blur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retrospecs or Batch Blur?

Retrospecs is rated higher. Retrospecs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Batch Blur averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Retrospecs or Batch Blur have ads?

Batch Blur shows ads; Retrospecs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retrospecs or Batch Blur?

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, and Batch Blur every 3 months. Most recently, Retrospecs was updated on October 1, 2026 and Batch Blur on September 22, 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.*