# Background Editor vs Edit Image with text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Editor at 75% against Edit Image with text's 0%. Background Editor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 6). 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 Edit Image with text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Editor has 3.2K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Edit Image with text's.

Background Editor ships an update every 11 days, Edit Image with text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Editor | Edit Image with text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-image-with-text-ideal/id6456403168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) | [yoosef sharafi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481506826) |

## 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


### Edit Image with text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-image-with-text-ideal/id6456403168)

Transform your photos using only text with this AI-powered editor. Easily change colors, styles, and appearances, and enhance images with intelligent algorithms and endless customization options. Share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Text-based image editing, AI photo enhancement, Customizable text effects, Intelligent AI suggestions, User-friendly interface, Direct social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Edit Image Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Editor free?

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

### Is Edit Image with text free?

Edit Image with text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Background Editor or Edit Image with text?

Background Editor is rated higher. Background Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Edit Image with text averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Background Editor or Edit Image with text have ads?

Neither Background Editor nor Edit Image with text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Editor or Edit Image with text?

Background Editor ships an update every 11 days, and Edit Image with text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Background Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Edit Image with text on September 20, 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.*