# Photo Background Editor vs Change Background Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Change Background Editor at 5.0 against Photo Background Editor's 3.8. Change Background Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). Photo Background Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (79 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Background Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Change Background Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Change Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Background Editor has 79 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Background Editor ships an update every 24 months, Change Background Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Background Editor | Change Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-background-editor/id1335987109/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vineeta Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245614155) | [HYPER IGNITION SYSTEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877121218) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-background-editor/id1335987109)

Easily replace the background of your photos with stunning HD fantasy scenes. Import images, use the eraser tool to cut out backgrounds, and paste them onto new scenes for endless creative possibilities. Share your edited creations on social media.

**Highlights:** HD fantasy background replacement, Import photos from camera or gallery, Eraser tool for background cutting, Pinch zoom and rotate for adjustment, Retro effect, opacity, contrast, brightness adjustments, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Subscription. | $5.99 | one-time |


### Change Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from images to create transparent cutouts or replace them with solid colors. Enhance portraits with blur effects and fine-tune edges for professional results on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, Transparent background creation, Background blur effects, Solid color background replacement, Precise edge refinement, E-commerce and social media editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Background Editor free?

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

### Is Change Background Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Background Editor or Change Background Editor?

Change Background Editor is rated higher. Photo Background Editor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Change Background Editor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Photo Background Editor or Change Background Editor have ads?

Photo Background Editor shows ads; Change Background Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Background Editor or Change Background Editor?

Photo Background Editor ships an update every 24 months, and Change Background Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Background Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Change Background Editor on October 24, 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.*