250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Blur Background Photo Effect is the household name in mozaic, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.5★ (17K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.5★ (4) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (5.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 5 |  | $1.99 was $4.99 | 5.0★ (81) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.7★ (3) | — | No | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 5.0★ (6) | No | No | Jun 2026 |
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.
This tool helps professional magicians create custom visual effects for their performances by quickly generating photo compositions from images. It offers a one-time purchase with no subscription or account required, and works offline after purchase.
Easily blur or pixelate specific areas of your photos by drawing with your finger. Choose from various mosaic styles and strengths, perfect for censoring sensitive information like faces and license plates. Enhance your images with soft effects, filters, textures, and text.
Design and build your own custom MIDI plugins for music production. This tool offers a simple yet powerful scripting language and pre-built components to create filters, sequencers, and generative music tools. It integrates with AUv3 MIDI hosts for seamless workflow.
This app presents tasks as colorful tiles, with larger tiles indicating higher priority. It offers seamless synchronization with Apple Reminders and iCloud, allowing for visual rearrangement and a clear overview of all your priorities.
Streamline your food ordering with lightning-fast mobile ordering and instant deal notifications. Easily redeem rewards points and track your order's progress from preparation to pickup.
