Best Blurring Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ blurring apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Blurring Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Blur Photo Effect BackgroundBlur Photo Effect BackgroundFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
2Blur Photo Editor & MosaicBlur Photo Editor & MosaicFree4.7★ (6.5K)YesYesNov 2026
3Blur Background Photo EffectBlur Background Photo EffectFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
4Blur Photo EditorBlur Photo EditorFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
5Brutal BlurringBrutal BlurringFree——NoSep 2026
6Blur Me: Image BlurringBlur Me: Image BlurringFree3.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7Blur PhotoBlur PhotoFree4.4★ (32K)NoYesNov 2026
8Face Blur - Photo BlurringFace Blur - Photo BlurringFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Blurring

Blur Photo Effect Background#1

Blur Photo Effect Background by Alan Cushway

Touch to edit image hide face
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your photos by blurring unwanted details, removing blemishes, or creating custom wallpapers. This app offers AI-powered detection and precision editing tools for pixel-perfect results, allowing you to beautify images while maintaining high resolution.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective blurring
  • 💡 Variety of blur effects
  • 🚀 Retains photo quality
  • 👍 Straightforward interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Misleading subscription model
  • 🔒 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Inconsistent blur quality
  • 💡 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Confusing controls
Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic#2

Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic by GIGABUBBLE INC.

Face Blur & Blur Background
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(6.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily blur or pixelate specific areas of your photos with intuitive finger tracing. Offers various mosaic styles, blur strengths, and automatic censoring for faces and license plates. Enhance photos with soft effects, filters, textures, text, and collage options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 💡 Useful for blurring/pixelating photos
  • 👍 Delivers as promised
  • 👍 Good for YouTubers and photo editors

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy interface and features
  • 🐛 Crashes on saving
  • 🔋 Excessive ads even for paid users
  • 🐛 Limited control over blur/pixelation
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised (e.g. can't blur videos)
Blur Background Photo Effect#3

Blur Background Photo Effect by Shiho Sadamizu

Blurring faces and backgrounds
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😊(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily enhance your photos with a variety of blurring and mosaic effects. Simply trace over areas to apply artistic filters, protect privacy, or achieve a professional camera look. The app also offers convenient cropping tools for further customization.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward app
  • 💡 Helpful blur feature
  • 🎨 Good customization options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔋 Some issues with saving photos

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FAQ about Blurring

What are the best blurring apps for iPhone?
Blur Photo Effect Background tops our blurring apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top blurring apps we rank are free to download, including Blur Photo Effect Background and Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic.
Blur Photo Effect Background shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ blurring apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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