# Blur Image Background vs Point Blur

The clearest difference is rating: Point Blur at 5.0 against Blur Image Background's 3.6. Point Blur also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Blur Image Background's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (143 vs 3). On price, 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 Point Blur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Point Blur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blur Image Background has 143 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blur Image Background ships an update every 6 months, Point Blur fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blur Image Background | Point Blur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blur-image-background-editor/id955415218/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-blur/id6757207104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [out thinking limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/531344384) | [Julio Pliego](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457768730) |

## 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


### Point Blur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-blur/id6757207104)

Instantly secure your photos by blurring sensitive information like faces, license plates, and text. Offers professional-grade blur and pixelation tools with on-device processing for ultimate privacy. Edit and share quickly to social platforms.

**Highlights:** Smart blur for faces and backgrounds, Pixelate tool for text censorship, Precision brush for specific details, Zoom and pan for accuracy, Magnifier for spotting details, One-tap sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blur Image Background free?

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

### Is Point Blur free?

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

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

Point Blur is rated higher. Blur Image Background averages 3.6 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Point Blur averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Blur Image Background shows ads; Point Blur does not.

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

Blur Image Background ships an update every 6 months, and Point Blur fortnightly. Most recently, Blur Image Background was updated on September 21, 2026 and Point Blur on September 9, 2026.

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