Best Blurry Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ blurry text apps on iOS, 19 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 Blurry Text Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unblur TextUnblur TextFree3.8★ (26)NoYesAug 2026
2Blur PhotoBlur PhotoFree4.4★ (31K)NoYesAug 2026
3Text Privacy & Redact - BlurryText Privacy & Redact - BlurryFreeYesYesMay 2026
4Copy Text On ScreenCopy Text On ScreenFree4.6★ (4.8K)YesYesAug 2026
5BlurBuster - AI Photo EnhancerBlurBuster - AI Photo EnhancerFree4.6★ (3.6K)NoYesAug 2026
6BlurBox: Blur your textBlurBox: Blur your textFreeNoYesJul 2026
7BlurlyBlurlyFreeNoNoAug 2026
8Compalight - Text MarkupCompalight - Text Markup$1.99NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Blurry Text

Unblur Text#1

Unblur Text by Mihaly Setalo

Restore blurry unreadable text
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.8(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This utility app enhances blurry photos and screenshots to extract readable text. It allows users to upload images or take new photos, then instantly copies the recognized text to their clipboard for easy use.

Blur Photo#2

Blur Photo by Grey Desk SA

Blur Background & Unblur Photo
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😞(31K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily apply custom blur effects to your photos with intuitive touch controls. Adjust intensity and size, zoom for detail, and share your creations. Undo and redo actions for seamless editing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent photo editing capabilities
  • 💡 Useful blurring and editing features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Aggressive paywall and subscription model
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version

More Blurry Text apps to explore

4
Copy Text On Screen
Copy Text On Screen
Copy Text On Screen
Extract Text, Copy & Translate
Free

Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

Extract text from screenshotsExtract text from imagesOCR text recognition
📊 Productivity
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
BlurBuster - AI Photo Enhancer
BlurBuster - AI Photo Enhancer
BlurBuster - AI Photo Enhancer
Fix & Enhance photo quality
Free

Transform your photos with advanced AI technology. Easily remove blur, correct lighting, sharpen images, and even colorize old pictures with a single tap. Turn any photo into a masterpiece in seconds.

Remove blurMake photos clearSharpen images
📷 Photo & Video
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
BlurBox: Blur your text
BlurBox: Blur your text
BlurBox: Blur your text
by Son Hoang
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Blurly
Blurly
Blurly
No ads, just blur
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Compalight - Text Markup
Compalight - Text Markup
Compalight - Text Markup
Redline on the go
$1.99
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Motion Blur Effect - Blurry
Motion Blur Effect - Blurry
Motion Blur Effect - Blurry
Blur background - censor photo
Free

Easily add custom blur effects to your photos, including selective background blurring and face censoring. Enhance your images with creative filters, text, and stickers for personalized edits. Share your creations instantly.

Custom background blurFace censor toolPrecision blur editing
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2)
free
10
Magnifier: Read Text Aloud
Magnifier: Read Text Aloud
Magnifier: Read Text Aloud
Magnifying glass & voice
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Txtify: Image to Text
Txtify: Image to Text
Txtify: Image to Text
by Jacek Jablonski
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Blurry - Hide your face
Blurry - Hide your face
Blurry - Hide your face
Automatic Face Hiding
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
13
Photo Blurr: Motion Blurry
Photo Blurr: Motion Blurry
Photo Blurr: Motion Blurry
Blur & Mosaic Photo Background
Free

Easily add motion blur, zoom blur, and pixelated effects to your photos. Use intuitive brush tools to selectively blur areas, adjust blur speed and angle, and even reverse motion blur for creative control. Enhance your images with various filters and editing tools like crop and exposure.

Motion blur and zoom blur effectsAdjustable blur speed and angleSelective blurring with brush tools
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
freemium
14
Edit Text in Photo - Qutu
Edit Text in Photo - Qutu
Edit Text in Photo - Qutu
Change Photo Text Seamlessly
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Lazy edit
Lazy edit
Lazy edit
by Destiny Ayo
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
16
LensCopy
LensCopy
LensCopy
by KEVIN LABECOT
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
BIGTXT
BIGTXT
BIGTXT
Silent but LOUD
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Blurry Face
Blurry Face
Blurry Face
privacy for photos and videos
Free

Easily blur out faces in your photos and videos with just a few taps. Protect privacy and avoid sharing sensitive moments. Adjust the blur level to your preference for peace of mind.

Automatic face detection and blurringBlurring for photos and videosAdjustable blur intensity
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
19
Make It Blurry
Make It Blurry
Make It Blurry
Blur photo & face
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
20
Blurry - Blur Wallpapers
Blurry - Blur Wallpapers
Blurry - Blur Wallpapers
Custom Wallpapers, Blur Photos
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)

FAQ about Blurry Text

What are the best blurry text apps for iPhone?
Unblur Text tops our blurry text apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 26 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top blurry text apps we rank are free to download, including Unblur Text and Blur Photo.
Unblur Text has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ blurry text apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Unblur Text is a utility application designed to extract readable text from blurry photos or screenshots. It aims to make unreadable text usable by processing images quickly and easily.
You can upload an image from your gallery, take a new photo with your camera, or scan a screenshot. The app then processes the image to extract any visible text, which can be instantly copied.