# Blur Image Background vs Blur Photo Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Blur Photo Editor at 4.4 against Blur Image Background's 3.7. Blur Photo Editor also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 145). Blur Image Background's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blur Image Background sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Blur Photo Editor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blur Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Photo Editor has 11K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Blur Image Background's written reviews are positive against 63% of Blur Photo Editor's.

Blur Image Background ships an update every 6 months, Blur Photo Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Image Background | Blur Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-image-background-editor/id955415218/reviews) | **[4.4 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor/id1048928936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 169 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) | [Sohel Ibna Saad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374788998) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blur Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-photo-editor/id1048928936)

Precisely blur backgrounds, license plates, or sensitive information in photos. This app offers AI-powered face censoring, various blur effects, and editing tools to create polished, share-ready images.

**Highlights:** Precise background blurring, AI-powered face censoring, Multiple blur effects (Gaussian, bokeh, motion, mosaic), Lens blur effects (circle, linear), Unblur accidental blurs, Custom text and filters, Photo collage maker

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blur Photo | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Monthly 2 | $2.99 | per month |
| Blur Photo Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blur Photo VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Photo Background | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Blur Background | $9.99 | per year |
| Blur Photo VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Blur Photo VIP Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Blur Effects Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock All Effects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient blurring
- 💡 Adjustable blur intensity
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to save images
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Misleading 'free trial' offers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting photos
- Blurring issues and unexpected behavior
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Add soft/blended blur edges
- Implement shape-based blurring
- Allow saving without subscription
- Improve performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur Image Background free?

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

### Is Blur Photo Editor free?

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

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

Blur Photo Editor is rated higher. Blur Image Background averages 3.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Blur Photo Editor averages 4.4 from 11K ratings.

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

Both Blur Image Background and Blur Photo Editor show ads.

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

Blur Image Background ships an update every 6 months, and Blur Photo Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, Blur Image Background was updated on October 23, 2026 and Blur Photo Editor on October 31, 2026.

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