# Virtual Stage Camera vs Video Background Changer

The clearest difference is rating: Video Background Changer at 4.3 against Virtual Stage Camera's 2.2. Video Background Changer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 29%). Virtual Stage Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Stage Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Background Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Background Changer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Changer has 307 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Virtual Stage Camera's written reviews are positive against 52% of Video Background Changer's.

Virtual Stage Camera ships an update every 9 months, Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Stage Camera | Video Background Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-stage-camera/id1382486902/reviews) | **[4.3 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Stage Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-stage-camera/id1382486902)

Easily replace the background of your videos in real-time with footage or stills from your smartphone. Create instant blue/green screen effects for professional editing. Produce engaging videos from the comfort of your home.

**Highlights:** Real-time background replacement with smartphone content, Instant blue/green screen video production, Replace background with movies or stills, Create attractive and fun videos, Free version up to 30-second videos, In-app purchase for full functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade. | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 Virtual Stage Camera free?

Virtual Stage Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Background Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Stage Camera or Video Background Changer?

Video Background Changer is rated higher. Virtual Stage Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Video Background Changer averages 4.3 from 307 ratings.

### Do Virtual Stage Camera or Video Background Changer have ads?

Video Background Changer shows ads; Virtual Stage Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Stage Camera or Video Background Changer?

Virtual Stage Camera ships an update every 9 months, and Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Stage Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Video Background Changer on October 8, 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.*