Comparison

Photo Background Eraser vs Magic Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Photo Background Eraser

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects and backgrounds from your photos. This tool uses advanced algorithms to deliver natural and precise results, outperforming many professional editing software options on iPhone.

Highlights
  • Remove unwanted objects
  • Erase photo backgrounds
  • Advanced InPaint algorithm
  • Natural-looking results
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Photo Background Eraser can quickly remove unwanted objects from photos on your iPhone. It is powered by the latest revolutionary photo InPaint algorithm, Photo Eraser performs the best among all other iPhone erasers that ruin your photos, including popular professional photo processing softwares. A variety of experiments shows the intelligent Photo Eraser will give you better and more natural, amazing results than any similar tools.

About

Magic Eraser

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to easily remove unwanted objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, and generate new visuals. It offers a suite of tools for creative editing, from object replacement to applying artistic filters, all within a single, user-friendly application.

Highlights
  • Object removal
  • Background eraser
  • Photo enhancer
  • Canvas expander
  • Object replacer
  • AI image generator
  • AI filters
Features
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Magic Eraser is your all-in-one AI photo editing app that helps you easily remove objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, expand canvas, replace elements, generate new images, apply creative AI filters, and perform basic edits — all in a single app. Just choose the tool you need, then select your photo — let the AI handle the rest! ------ How it works 1. Choose a feature: Object removal, Background eraser, Quality enhancer, Canvas expander, Object replacement, AI image generator, AI filter, or Basic editor. 2. Select a photo from your gallery or take a new one with your camera. 3. Let the AI process and make adjustments if needed. 4. Save or share the edited image instantly. ------ Key Features • Object Remover – Remove people, text, stickers, and unwanted details. • Background Eraser – Easily cut out and replace the background. • Photo Enhancer – Sharpen blurry images and enhance quality up to 5K. • Canvas Expander – Extend images in any direction with smart AI fill. • Object Replacer – Select an area and describe what you want to appear instead. • AI Image Generator – Enter text prompts and let AI create impressive visuals. • AI Filters – Transform your selfies into anime, digital art, game characters, and more. • Basic Editor – Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, crop images, and apply filters. ------ Perfect for • Content creators and social media users • Small business owners and online sellers • Anyone who wants quick, easy, high-quality photo editing ------ Download Now Magic Eraser brings professional-level photo editing tools right to your fingertips. No complicated tools or experience needed — just select a feature and let the AI do the rest. Download Magic Eraser today and discover what your photos can truly become. ------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Photo Background Eraser3 screens
Magic Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Eraser at 4.8 against Photo Background Eraser's 3.4. Magic Eraser also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 25) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Photo Background Eraser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Magic Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Photo Background Eraser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 9.6K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Photo Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 89% of Magic Eraser's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Photo Background Eraser versus Magic Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Background EraserMagic Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (25 ratings)4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews89.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259.6K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yuanlai Infomation Technology Co., Ltd.Creatix Technology Global Limited

Customer experience

Photo Background Eraser

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

Magic Eraser

All ratings9,564 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews983 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.2%

Bugs and requests

Photo Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic Eraser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Watermark removal sometimes leaves behind artifacts
  • AI-generated images can distort facial features
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for video watermark removal
  • Improve AI-based object removal accuracy
  • Provide more granular control over editing tools
  • Introduce a more transparent and user-friendly subscription model
  • Enhance customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

Photo Background Eraser

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic Eraser

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$199.99

Questions

Is Photo Background Eraser free?
Photo Background Eraser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Eraser free?
Magic Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Background Eraser or Magic Eraser?
Magic Eraser is rated higher. Photo Background Eraser averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Magic Eraser averages 4.8 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Photo Background Eraser or Magic Eraser have ads?
Magic Eraser shows ads; Photo Background Eraser does not.

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