# Background Editor vs Photoly Remove Object & Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Editor at 75% against Photoly Remove Object & Editor's 5%. Background Editor also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 47) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Photoly Remove Object & Editor's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photoly Remove Object & Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photoly Remove Object & Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Editor has 3.2K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 5% of Photoly Remove Object & Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Background Editor ships an update every 11 days, Photoly Remove Object & Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Editor | Photoly Remove Object & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoly-remove-object-and-editor/id1510762680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) | [DATAFIX YAZILIM HIZMETLERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508129644) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Unlock B&W filters | $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


### Photoly Remove Object & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoly-remove-object-and-editor/id1510762680)

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, generate AI art, and animate old photos. Enhance image quality, colorize black and white pictures, and create custom backgrounds. Transform your photos with advanced editing tools.

**Highlights:** Remove unwanted objects, AI image generation, Background removal and customization, Photo animation, Image enhancement and upscaling, Colorize black and white photos, Face cutout tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly With Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Zoom Out Credit | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective object removal
- 🚀 Fast image processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🙅‍♂️ Misleading advertising
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Removal tool does not work as advertised
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Free trial period without payment details
- Ability to test features before subscribing
- Improved background removal and object editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Editor free?

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

### Is Photoly Remove Object & Editor free?

Photoly Remove Object & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Background Editor or Photoly Remove Object & Editor?

Photoly Remove Object & Editor is rated higher. Background Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Photoly Remove Object & Editor averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Background Editor or Photoly Remove Object & Editor have ads?

Neither Background Editor nor Photoly Remove Object & Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Editor or Photoly Remove Object & Editor?

Background Editor ships an update every 11 days, and Photoly Remove Object & Editor monthly. Most recently, Background Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Photoly Remove Object & Editor on October 27, 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.*