# Background Editor vs Photo Background Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Editor at 75% against Photo Background Editor's 15%. Background Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Background Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Editor has 3.2K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 15% of Photo Background Editor's.

Background Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Background Editor every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Editor | Photo Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews)** | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-background-editor/id1335987109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) | [Vineeta Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245614155) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156)

Easily edit photos with powerful tools to change backgrounds, highlight colors, or blur specific areas. Enhance images with adjustments and filters for professional-looking results. Remove blemishes and change object colors to create stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Change or remove photo backgrounds, Highlight specific colors, Blur parts of a photo, Remove blemishes and wrinkles, Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, Apply over 70 filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium for 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Premium Tools - monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium - special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Stop Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Blur Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recolor Photo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Controls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all filters & features | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Good photo editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- Editing tools not responsive or accurate
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation

**Requested features**

- More preset background options
- Ability to resize and reposition edited objects
- Undo/redo functionality
- Better instructions and tutorials


### Photo Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-background-editor/id1335987109)

Easily replace the background of your photos with stunning HD fantasy scenes. Import images, use the eraser tool to cut out backgrounds, and paste them onto new scenes for endless creative possibilities. Share your edited creations on social media.

**Highlights:** HD fantasy background replacement, Import photos from camera or gallery, Eraser tool for background cutting, Pinch zoom and rotate for adjustment, Retro effect, opacity, contrast, brightness adjustments, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Subscription. | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Editor free?

Background Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Background Editor free?

Photo Background Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Background Editor or Photo Background Editor?

Background Editor is rated higher. Background Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Photo Background Editor averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do Background Editor or Photo Background Editor have ads?

Photo Background Editor shows ads; Background Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Background Editor or Photo Background Editor?

Background Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Background Editor every 24 months. Most recently, Background Editor was updated on November 11, 2026 and Photo Background Editor on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*