# Blur Image Background vs iMONITOR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iMONITOR at none against Blur Image Background's 3. iMONITOR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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. iMONITOR asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Image Background | iMONITOR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-image-background-editor/id955415218/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **143** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) | [JEFFERSON KAYAM DA ROCHA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698217773) |

## 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


### iMONITOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imonitor/id6451425301)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur Image Background free?

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

### Is iMONITOR free?

iMONITOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Blur Image Background shows ads; iMONITOR does not.

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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.*