Comparison

Simple BackgroundEraser vs InstaFilter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple BackgroundEraser

Easily remove image backgrounds by selecting similar colors or manually erasing. Features include zoom, crop, and a magnifier for precise edits. Save and share transparent images to your camera roll or other apps.

Highlights
  • Remove similar color backgrounds
  • Adjustable finger erase
  • Automatic wand erase
  • Magnifier view for precision
  • Crop photos
  • Rotate and zoom images
Features
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Simple PhotoEraser -- Cut Out Image Background Eraser This app help to remove similar colour of image/photo background easily, and save/share transparency image back to camera roll. Also can share to any other apps. Major features: - Easy rotate and zoom in/out with two fingers. Otherwise, easy drag with one finger. - Provide Magnifier view, make erase operation smoothly. - Crop Mode: crop your photos quickly and easily. - Wand Erase: select similar colour area automatically - Finger Erase: remove area with adjustable erase size. Other features: - Snapshot mechanism, latest 3 images will be backed up. These images will be recovered while crash accident. - Redo/Undo will only keep latest 10 images. - Remove small island pixels after wand/erase operation. Note: Some export methods will remove the transparent layer, such as COPY, LINE, etc. Save Image, AirDrop or Email will be better. === Detail for "Sponsor program(No ads during reward service period)" on iAP: We have run tens of operations for many years and will strive for long-term operation. However, please be noted that there will be no refund upon the suspension of service due to situations out of our control.

About

InstaFilter

Discover and apply popular photo filters with ease. Search for trending effects, save your favorites, and share curated filter lists with friends. This app helps you find the perfect look for your photos quickly.

Highlights
  • Search for popular filters
  • Save favorite filters
  • Apply filters with one tap
  • Share filter lists with friends
  • Discover trending effects
Features
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InstaFilter - Effects Studio Can't find an effect you love? No worries — just make your own! Search, save, and apply the filters everyone loves with just one tap. Now shoot, create, and share your very own effects with friends! Thousands of makeup AR filters and Insta photo templates, ready for your new style. Join InstaFilter and become a Creator! by Taiwan Developer @yinullspace Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://instafilter.app/privacy Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple BackgroundEraser4 screens
InstaFilter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InstaFilter at 4.5 against Simple BackgroundEraser's 4.3. InstaFilter also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Simple BackgroundEraser's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple BackgroundEraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and InstaFilter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InstaFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaFilter has 153 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Simple BackgroundEraser's written reviews are positive against 44% of InstaFilter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple BackgroundEraser ships an update monthly, InstaFilter every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple BackgroundEraser versus InstaFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BackgroundEraserInstaFilter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)4.5 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings27153 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoItWell Application LtdYi-No Hung

Customer experience

Simple BackgroundEraser

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.3%

InstaFilter

All ratings153 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple BackgroundEraser

One-time1
  • Donation program (NoAds)$3.99
3 purchases

InstaFilter

Subscriptions2
  • InstaFilter Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • InstaFilter Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • InstaFilter Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Simple BackgroundEraser free?
Simple BackgroundEraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstaFilter free?
InstaFilter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple BackgroundEraser or InstaFilter?
InstaFilter is rated higher. Simple BackgroundEraser averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while InstaFilter averages 4.5 from 153 ratings.
Do Simple BackgroundEraser or InstaFilter have ads?
Both Simple BackgroundEraser and InstaFilter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple BackgroundEraser or InstaFilter?
Simple BackgroundEraser ships an update monthly, and InstaFilter every 11 days. Most recently, Simple BackgroundEraser was updated on September 26, 2026 and InstaFilter on September 19, 2026.

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