# Background Editor vs AI Generation Tools

Background Editor and AI Generation Tools both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 58% of AI Generation Tools's. Background Editor also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 453) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 AI Generation Tools sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Background Editor against 4.1 for AI Generation Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Editor has 3.2K ratings behind it against 453, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 58% of AI Generation Tools's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Editor | AI Generation Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews)** | [4.1 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-generation-tools-magicshot/id6464404342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 453 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) | [DevelopingNow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507609510) |

## 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


### AI Generation Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-generation-tools-magicshot/id6464404342)

This app is an all-in-one AI creative studio that transforms your ideas into professional-quality photos, videos, and audio content in seconds. It offers a simple, tap-based interface to generate stunning results without technical skills. Ideal for creators and businesses needing to produce engaging visuals and audio quickly.

**Highlights:** AI photo generation, Video creation from prompts, Custom avatar and logo design, Music production and audio transcription, Product image transformation, Image editing and enhancement, Face swapping and background removal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Paid Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Monthly MagicShot.ai | $12.99 | per month |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly MagicShot.ai | $27.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly MagicShot.ai | $49.00 | per month |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Paid Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| MagicShot.ai Boost 6 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Video Effect | $2.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Boost 12 Hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Boost 24 Hours | $3.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro MagicShot.ai Credits | $15.00 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Credits | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pro MagicShot.ai Credits | $35.00 | one-time |
| MagicShot.ai Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro MagicShot.ai Credits | $65.00 | one-time |
| MagicShot.AI Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great AI Photo Generator
- 🎨 Impressive image quality
- 🌟 Fun and easy to use
- 🛠️ Excellent editing tools
- 💻 Powerful AI capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inconsistent speed and performance
- 🚫 Servers reaching capacity issues
- 🤔 Occasional inaccurate or strange results
- 🔒 Concerns about data usage and privacy
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Notification issues
- Problems with image generation and saving
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to use reference images
- More art styles and customization options
- Improved consistency and reliability
- Faster generation times
- Expanded free tier with more usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Editor free?

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

### Is AI Generation Tools free?

AI Generation Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Background Editor or AI Generation Tools?

Background Editor is rated higher. Background Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while AI Generation Tools averages 4.1 from 453 ratings.

### Do Background Editor or AI Generation Tools have ads?

Neither Background Editor nor AI Generation Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Editor or AI Generation Tools?

Background Editor ships an update every 11 days, and AI Generation Tools every 11 days. Most recently, Background Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and AI Generation Tools on October 30, 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.*