Best Free Background Blur App

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4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free background blur app list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Background Blur App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Blur BackgroundBlur BackgroundFree4.3★ (853)YesNoOct 2026
2Blur Photo BackgroundBlur Photo BackgroundFree4.3★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
3Blur PhotoBlur PhotoFree4.4★ (32K)NoYesOct 2026
4Blur Photo Effect BackgroundBlur Photo Effect BackgroundFree4.7★ (27K)YesYesOct 2026
5Blur Photo & Background EditBlur Photo & Background EditFree4.9★ (2.4K)NoYesOct 2026
6Blur Background ·Blur Background ·Free4.8★ (38)YesYesOct 2026
7Blur Photo Background Editor ABlur Photo Background Editor AFree4.0★ (8)YesNoOct 2026
8Blur Image Background - EditorBlur Image Background - EditorFree3.7★ (145)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Background Blur App

Blur Background#1

Blur Background by Jyoti Virani

Touch & blur photo effect
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.3😞(853 ratings)
FreeAds
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Easily blur unwanted parts of your photos to create professional-looking effects. Select images from your gallery or camera, apply blur with adjustable brush sizes and effect strength, and then save or share your creations.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app for showing off catches
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💯 Perfect results

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to access controls
  • 🚫 Ads disrupt the experience
  • 🔨 Limited functionality
  • 🤯 Crashes and glitches
  • 📏 Doesn't fit screen properly
Blur Photo Background#2

Blur Photo Background by SUNWOONG JANG

Face Blur & Mosaic Editor
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.3😞(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily blur faces, portraits, or unwanted objects in photos to create professional-looking DSLR-style images. Offers various blur and mosaic effects with precise manual editing tools. Save and share your creations in full resolution.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective blurring
  • 💡 Variety of blur effects
  • 👍 Quick and simple

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Watermark on saved images
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Buggy/glitchy behavior
Blur Photo#3

Blur Photo by Grey Desk SA

Blur Background & Unblur Photo
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😞(32K 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
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription fees

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FAQ about Free Background Blur App

What is the best free background blur app for iPhone?
Blur Background tops our free background blur app ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 853 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Blur Background shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
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