Comparison

Depth Background Eraser vs Background Eraser

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

Background Eraser

Easily remove photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Create striking PNG images for products, avatars, or social media. Edit photos with advanced features like object removal and enhancement.

Highlights
  • Automatic background removal
  • AI background generator
  • Multiple cutout modes (Precise, Quick AI, Lasso, Shape)
  • AI photo enhancer
  • AI object removal
  • High-resolution PNG/JPG export
Features
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Background Eraser: the truly intuitive photo cutout & photo editor to automatically remove background of your photos with free AI tools. You can easily remove and edit photo background, or AI generates a new background, showcasing your products or photography works with striking PNG pictures. This photo editor app has been popular among 10M+ users: focus on photo cutout & no complex features, committed to becoming the most simple but powerful photo background remover app. Get high-quality photo cutout PNG images in seconds, and send them to WhatsApp or other social media platforms with one tap! With this amazing AI photo editing app, you can perfectly create: * Transparent PNG pictures * Product showcase PNGs for Amazon, Shopify, eBay… * Your own magical AI avatars * YouTube thumbnails, podcast covers * Holiday celebration & memorial cards * ID photo, business card * Stickers for WhatsApp # AI Background Generator - Create captivating visuals by generating a unique AI background specifically for your photo! - Describe with a few words, and let AI craft a tailored backdrop that fits the subject of your photo. # Multiple Cutout Modes - Precise Mode: get a pixel-level accurate cutout photo by the AI server. - Quick AI Mode: automatically cut out the object with one tap. - Lasso Mode: outline the object you want with a slide of your finger. - Shape Mode: flexibly cut out your photo into a square, rectangle, heart, circle or other shapes as you like! # Powerful AI Photo Editor - AI Enhancer: enhance blurry, pixelated, and old photos into HD quality. - AI Remove Objects: brush over the unwanted objects and they will be automatically removed. - Filters & Adjustments: level up your photos with multiple filters, brightness, contrast, saturation, and beyond! - All-in-one Editor: add texts, stickers, outline, shadow, opacity… # High-Resolution Photos - Different file formats to choose from: PNG or JPG. - Astonishing HD pictures: 1080P, 1920P, 2664P or 4096P. With Background Eraser, it’s like having an easy-to-use design studio right in your pocket! Download this app for free and create your own professional PNG images right away! If you have any problems or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at bgeraser@inshot.com. Subscription You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features! This purchase can only be used on the iOS system. Payment will be charged through the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews before the end of the current period, unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings. Subscriptions canceled during the trial will not be charged. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://inshot.cc/website/collage/terms_of_use_ios.html Privacy Policy: https://inshot.cc/website/collage/bgeraser_policy_ios.html

Screenshots

Depth Background Eraser1 screens
Background Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Eraser at 91% against Depth Background Eraser's 13%. Background Eraser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 6). Depth Background Eraser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Depth Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Background Eraser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 4.7K ratings behind it against 6, 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 91% of Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depth Background Eraser ships an update fortnightly, Background Eraser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Depth Background Eraser versus Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepth Background EraserBackground Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64.7K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon ColversonSHANTANU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Depth Background Eraser

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

Background Eraser

All ratings4,566 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Depth Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Background Eraser

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ad positioning issues
  • Difficulty updating the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve AI background removal accuracy
  • Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version
  • Add more editing tools and features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Depth Background Eraser

One-time1
  • Enable Exporting$1.99
4 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions3
  • Background Eraser Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Background Eraser Pro (Offer)$12.991 Year
  • Background Eraser Pro Annually3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Background Eraser Pro Lifetime$13.99

Questions

Is Depth Background Eraser free?
Depth Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Depth Background Eraser or Background Eraser?
Background Eraser is rated higher. Depth Background Eraser averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Background Eraser averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Depth Background Eraser or Background Eraser have ads?
Background Eraser shows ads; Depth Background Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Depth Background Eraser or Background Eraser?
Depth Background Eraser ships an update fortnightly, and Background Eraser every 2 months. Most recently, Depth Background Eraser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 30, 2026.

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