# Virtual Stage Camera vs backAR Green Screen

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Stage Camera at Free against backAR Green Screen's $4.99. Virtual Stage Camera also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). backAR Green Screen's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Virtual Stage Camera is free to download; backAR Green Screen costs $4.99 up front. Virtual Stage Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

backAR Green Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: backAR Green Screen has 137 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 33% of backAR Green Screen's.

Virtual Stage Camera ships an update every 9 months, backAR Green Screen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Stage Camera | backAR Green Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-stage-camera/id1382486902/reviews) | **[4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## 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 |


### backAR Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574)

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

**Highlights:** 360° 3D virtual backgrounds, Real-time virtual lighting, Capture photos and videos, Move and shoot from any angle, Import custom backgrounds, No physical green screen needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Scenes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Stage Camera free?

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

### Is backAR Green Screen free?

backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Stage Camera or backAR Green Screen?

backAR Green Screen is rated higher. Virtual Stage Camera averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while backAR Green Screen averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do Virtual Stage Camera or backAR Green Screen have ads?

Neither Virtual Stage Camera nor backAR Green Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Stage Camera or backAR Green Screen?

Virtual Stage Camera ships an update every 9 months, and backAR Green Screen every 2 months. Most recently, Virtual Stage Camera was updated on October 7, 2026 and backAR Green Screen on October 5, 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.*