# Cutter vs Video Background Changer

The clearest difference is rating: Video Background Changer at 4.3 against Cutter's 1.0. Video Background Changer also leads on ratings volume (307 vs 1) and review sentiment (52% vs 33%). Cutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Background Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Cutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Background Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Changer has 307 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cutter's written reviews are positive against 52% of Video Background Changer's.

Cutter ships an update monthly, Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cutter | Video Background Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutter-erasing-background/id1350158029/reviews) | **[4.3 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazim Gajiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326780197) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Cutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutter-erasing-background/id1350158029)

Effortlessly remove video backgrounds with advanced AI technology. Enhance presentations, social media content, or simply have fun with clear, professional-looking videos. This app makes complex editing simple.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, One-tap editing, Enhance presentations, Boost social media posts, Crystal clear video output, Limitless creativity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Background Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276)

Easily remove or replace video backgrounds with custom images, GIFs, or animated videos. Enhance your footage with background music, text, stickers, and effects. Perfect for creating professional-looking videos with dynamic visuals.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Custom image/video backgrounds, Add background music, Live video background changer, Add text and stickers, Video effects and filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VBGC Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VBGC Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| VBGC Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| VBGC LifeTime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Effective background removal and replacement
- 💡 Innovative live background removal feature
- 🎬 Works well for video editing and content creation
- ⭐ High-quality background changing results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with paywalls
- ⏱️ Severe time and video length limitations
- 🐛 Frequent errors and crashes during processing
- 🔄 App requires repurchasing premium repeatedly
- 📐 Portrait mode only limitation

**Reported bugs**

- Error 100 when uploading from gallery
- Processing errors after extended wait times
- App crashes and freezes during editing
- Background templates showing grey instead of actual images
- Sound functionality stops working

**Requested features**

- Text-based background generation from descriptions
- Support for longer video processing (beyond 30 seconds)
- Landscape mode support
- Custom user background uploads
- Adjustable background size and positioning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cutter free?

Cutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Background Changer free?

Video Background Changer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cutter or Video Background Changer?

Video Background Changer is rated higher. Cutter averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Background Changer averages 4.3 from 307 ratings.

### Do Cutter or Video Background Changer have ads?

Video Background Changer shows ads; Cutter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cutter or Video Background Changer?

Cutter ships an update monthly, and Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cutter was updated on October 9, 2026 and Video Background Changer on October 16, 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.*