It finds the text for you
Its listing says text, number plates and other details are selected manually. Smudge highlights names, phone numbers, emails, card numbers, addresses and links automatically.
Smudge vs Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic
Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic's own listing says text, number plates and other details are selected by hand. Smudge finds the names, numbers and emails in a screenshot for you, hides them in one tap, and has no ads.
Why Smudge instead of Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic
- It finds names, numbers and emails for you, instead of you selecting them
- No ads, and no ad tracking
- One £1.99 purchase at most, and every feature is free without it
Side by side
| Feature | Smudge | Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Finds personal details in text | Yes: names, phone numbers, emails, card numbers, addresses, dates of birth and links | No. Its listing says text is selected manually |
| Hides everything in one tap | Yes, with Hide all | No. Text is selected by hand |
| Solid blackout bar | Yes | Not listed |
| No ads | No ads and no tracking of our own | Contains ads |
| Price | Free. A one-off £1.99 removes the watermark | Free with ads. In-app purchases from £0.59 to £62.99 |
Smudge is coming soon to Google Play. Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic details checked 24 September 2026.
Where Smudge is better.
No ads, no ad data
Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic contains ads, and its data safety section says it shares device IDs, approximate location and app interactions for analytics and advertising. Smudge has no ads and no tracking of our own.
One small price
Its in-app purchases range from £0.59 to £62.99 on Google Play. Smudge's only purchase is £1.99, once, and every feature is free without it.
A blackout bar
Smudge's Blackout style covers a detail with a solid bar and nothing underneath, the safest way to hide a card number.
Sources for the details above, checked 24 September 2026.
Questions
Can Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic find text automatically?
Its Google Play listing says text, number plates and other details are selected manually. Smudge detects names, numbers, emails and other personal details for you.
Does Blur Photo Editor & Mosaic have ads?
Yes. Its Google Play listing says it contains ads, and its data safety section says it shares device IDs, approximate location and app interactions for analytics and advertising. Smudge has no ads and no tracking of our own.
Is it safe to share a blurred screenshot?
Usually, but ordinary blur and pixelation can sometimes be reversed. For card numbers and anything else really sensitive, use a solid bar. Smudge's Blackout style covers each detail with nothing left underneath.
Spill the tea. Smudge the names.
Smudge is coming soon to Google Play. It's free, with no ads and no account, and your screenshots never leave your phone.