Best Portrait Blur Background Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best portrait blur background apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Portrait Blur Background Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Portrait Blur BackgroundPortrait Blur BackgroundFree4.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
2FocosFocosFree4.7★ (51K)NoYesOct 2026
3Blur PhotoBlur PhotoFree4.4★ (32K)NoYesOct 2026
4Blur Photo Effect BackgroundBlur Photo Effect BackgroundFree4.7★ (27K)YesYesOct 2026
5Blur Background ·Blur Background ·Free4.8★ (38)YesYesSep 2026
6Blur Photo BackgroundBlur Photo BackgroundFree4.3★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
7Blur Image Background - EditorBlur Image Background - EditorFree3.6★ (143)YesYesSep 2026
8Phocus: DSLR Portrait CameraPhocus: DSLR Portrait CameraFree4.6★ (6.8K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Portrait Blur Background

Focos#2

Focos by Mosaic S.r.l.

DSLR, Bokeh & Large Aperture
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(51K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone and iPad photos with DSLR-like bokeh and depth-of-field effects. This app uses computational photography to let you refocus, adjust aperture, and add multiple lights in 3D space, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent depth of field control
  • 👍 Powerful photo editing features
  • 🎨 Versatile lighting and effects
  • 💡 Ability to edit non-Portrait mode photos
  • 🔍 Precise focus adjustment
  • 🤩 Impressive computational photography

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate depth mapping in some cases
  • 🖼️ Reduced quality for free version exports
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 Portrait Blur Background

What are the best portrait blur background apps for iPhone?
Portrait Blur Background tops our portrait blur background apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top portrait blur background apps we rank are free to download, including Portrait Blur Background and Focos.
Portrait Blur Background shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ portrait blur background apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.