Comparison

Depth Background Eraser vs BG Remove

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

Head to head
About

Depth Background Eraser

This app allows you to quickly remove backgrounds from Portrait mode photos using depth information. Preview your edits for free and unlock export capabilities with a one-time purchase. Achieve professional-looking results for further creative editing.

Highlights
  • Remove backgrounds from Portrait mode photos
  • Utilize depth information for fast results
  • Adjust cut-off point with a slider
  • Preview edits for free
  • Export as transparent PNG
  • Works with dual-camera iPhones
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Depth Background Eraser opens Portrait mode photos that were taken using the dual cameras on iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, and uses the depth information stored in the photo to let you remove the background extremely quickly by simply swiping a slider to set the cut-off point. You can preview the resulting image for free and then once you're happy with it you can purchase an upgrade to enable you to export it as a transparent PNG file. You can use that file as-is, or import it into your favorite image editing apps to refine the results and apply whatever creative effects you like. For the best results, try using images taken in bright lighting conditions (preferably outdoor daylight) and with the photo framed so that the ground isn't visible immediately underneath the foreground subject that you want to isolate. Feedback is very welcome. Please email jon@neverdontplay.com. I aim to respond to all support questions within one working day.

About

BG Remove

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from your photos with AI-powered tools. Save transparent PNGs or replace backgrounds with stunning HD options. Edit images in seconds and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Automatic background eraser
  • One-touch background removal
  • Replace with HD backgrounds
  • Save as PNG
  • Share to social media
  • AI-powered editing
Features
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BG Remove: Photo Background Editor app remove background from photos automatically. You can easily remove background from your photos & save the transparent photo in Png or you can replace your photo background with HD backgrounds. This easy to use free photo background remover allows you to edit photo background in a few seconds. Photo Background Editor uses AI to do the hard work for you. Just select any image from the gallery and our app will automatically identify any people in it, cut around the foreground, and let you download a PNG of your photo with a transparent background. Best Features: - Auto Erase - Automatic background eraser - One-Touch Background Removal. - Replace photo background with HD backgrounds - Save photos in PNG format. - Share your creation to all on Facebook, Watsapp, Instagram, Twitter, and all social networks. - Much More SUBSCRIPTION: You can subscribe to premium features, choosing from the following plans: – One month Subscription – One Year Subscription – Lifetime (One Time Purchase) Your subscription will automatically renew 24-hours prior to the end of each term (week or year correspondingly) and your card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused period of the term. An unused portion of free trial period will also be forfeited once any of the subscription options is purchased. Terms of Use: https://ydappleapps.blogspot.com/2024/05/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://ydappleapps.blogspot.com/

Screenshots

Depth Background Eraser1 screens
BG Remove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BG Remove at 4.3 against Depth Background Eraser's 3.1. BG Remove also leads on ratings volume (880 vs 7). Depth Background Eraser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Depth Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BG Remove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BG Remove holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BG Remove has 880 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Depth Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 19% of BG Remove's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depth Background Eraser ships an update fortnightly, BG Remove monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Depth Background Eraser versus BG Remove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepth Background EraserBG Remove
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.3 (880 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews19.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7880 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon ColversonPankaj Yadav

Customer experience

Depth Background Eraser

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

BG Remove

All ratings880 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative77.3%

Bugs and requests

Depth Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BG Remove

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Background removal not working as expected
  • Saved images losing background edits
  • Compatibility issues across different devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to manually edit and refine background removal
  • Support for more image formats and sizes
  • Improved stability and performance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Depth Background Eraser

One-time1
  • Enable Exporting$1.99
3 purchases

BG Remove

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Subscription$5.99

Questions

Is Depth Background Eraser free?
Depth Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BG Remove free?
BG Remove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Depth Background Eraser or BG Remove?
BG Remove is rated higher. Depth Background Eraser averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BG Remove averages 4.3 from 880 ratings.
Do Depth Background Eraser or BG Remove have ads?
BG Remove shows ads; Depth Background Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Depth Background Eraser or BG Remove?
Depth Background Eraser ships an update fortnightly, and BG Remove monthly. Most recently, Depth Background Eraser was updated on October 3, 2026 and BG Remove on October 13, 2026.

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