# Shattering Effect Editor vs Video Background Eraser

The clearest difference is rating: Video Background Eraser at 4.4 against Shattering Effect Editor's 2.0. Video Background Eraser also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Shattering Effect Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shattering Effect Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Eraser has 5.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Shattering Effect Editor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Video Background Eraser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shattering Effect Editor | Video Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shattering-effect-editor/id1378593398/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) |

## What reviewers say

### Shattering Effect Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shattering-effect-editor/id1378593398)

Transform your photos with a variety of shattering and pixel effects. Add artistic overlays, custom typography, and stickers to create unique images. Enhance selfies with bokeh effects and blend images with filters for a new look.

**Highlights:** Shattering and pixel effects, Bokeh effect for selfies, Layer editing, Lens, flare, and shape effects, Custom typography and stickers, Light glare overlays, Double exposure effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111)

Effortlessly remove or replace the background of any video with a single tap. No green screen required, transforming real-scene footage with virtual backgrounds. Supports transparent video output and various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** One-tap background removal, No green screen needed, 800+ background templates, Transparent MP4 output, Adjustable video positioning, Multiple resolution support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of background options
- 🚀 Quick processing
- 👍 Works well for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Imperfect background removal
- 🐛 Cuts out parts of the subject
- 🐛 Slow upload/processing times
- 🔒 Forced to rate app to export
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Inconsistent background removal performance
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Exported videos have black backgrounds instead of transparent

**Requested features**

- Allow manual refinement of background removal
- Improve quality and accuracy of background removal
- Add more customization options
- Reduce processing times
- Remove forced rating requirement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shattering Effect Editor free?

Shattering Effect Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Background Eraser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shattering Effect Editor or Video Background Eraser?

Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Shattering Effect Editor averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Video Background Eraser averages 4.4 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Shattering Effect Editor or Video Background Eraser have ads?

Neither Shattering Effect Editor nor Video Background Eraser shows ads.

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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.*