# LightX vs Background Eraser

LightX and Background Eraser both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 54% of LightX's. LightX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Background Eraser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LightX against 4.8 for Background Eraser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightX has 33K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of LightX's written reviews are positive against 91% of Background Eraser's.

LightX ships an update every 2 weeks, Background Eraser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightX | Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx-ai-generator-and-editor/id1400740705/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-remove-bg/id1624827830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andor Communications Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639443) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### LightX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx-ai-generator-and-editor/id1400740705)

Transform your photos and videos with a suite of AI-powered tools. Generate images from text, animate still pictures, create avatars, remove backgrounds, and enhance portraits. Edit videos, add graphics, and even replace clothing with AI.

**Highlights:** Text to Video AI, Image to Video AI, Sketch to Image AI, AI Image Extender, AI Background Remover, AI Avatar Generator, AI Magic Erase

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightX Pro Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LightX Pro Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| LightX Pro Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| LightX Pro Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| LightX Pro Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| LightX Pro Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| LightX Pro Lifetime Membership | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great photo editing features
- 🚀 Powerful AI tools
- 💡 Versatile app with many options
- 🌟 Impressive results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🚫 Inability to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- AI image generation producing low-quality results
- Doodle tool shifting images when saving
- Transparent backgrounds not working as expected
- Inability to restore previous purchases

**Requested features**

- More free features and tools
- Improved video editing capabilities
- Better hand and ear detection in AI
- Easier background removal process
- Option to purchase a one-time lifetime license


### Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-remove-bg/id1624827830)

Easily remove photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Create striking PNG images for products, avatars, or social media. Edit photos with advanced features like object removal and enhancement.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, AI background generator, Multiple cutout modes (Precise, Quick AI, Lasso, Shape), AI photo enhancer, AI object removal, High-resolution PNG/JPG export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Eraser Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Background Eraser Pro (Offer) | $12.99 | per year |
| Background Eraser Pro Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Background Eraser Pro Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for creating thumbnails and profile pictures
- 🔥 Best background remover app
- 💯 Excellent results
- 🎨 Useful for artwork and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI background removal not always accurate
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Ad positioning issues
- Difficulty updating the app

**Requested features**

- Improve AI background removal accuracy
- Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version
- Add more editing tools and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightX free?

LightX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Background Eraser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightX or Background Eraser?

Background Eraser is rated higher. LightX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Background Eraser averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do LightX or Background Eraser have ads?

Both LightX and Background Eraser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightX or Background Eraser?

LightX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Background Eraser every 2 months. Most recently, LightX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 30, 2026.

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