Comparison

Video Retouch vs Background Remover ™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Retouch

Easily remove unwanted objects from your videos with a simple painting tool. Make your videos more engaging by erasing distractions and then share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Remove objects from videos
  • Simple painting tool
  • Create fun videos
  • Share to social networks
  • Video collage maker
Features
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Ever wanted to remove the boring things from a video? Now you can. Video Retouch can make object disappear quickly. Very simple to use. Simply paint the object area you want removed, and touch go button. Make fun video and share to your social network now. Membership subscription - You can subscribe for all premium features. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to color all available images for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "half year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (Semiannually package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy - https://www.jianshu.com/p/2a5e00634e6e Terms of use - https://www.jianshu.com/p/499c567ed121

About

Background Remover ™

Effortlessly remove and replace photo backgrounds using AI. Add custom backgrounds, apply blur effects, or erase unwanted elements to create professional-looking images. Transform your photos with a variety of templates and editing tools.

Highlights
  • AI Background Removal
  • Custom Background Replacement
  • Background Blur Effects
  • Smart Eraser Tool
  • Rich Background Templates
Features
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Easily remove and replace backgrounds from your photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning images by adding custom backgrounds, blurring the background, or erasing unwanted areas. Explore a variety of powerful features to perfect your photos: • AI Background Removal: Automatically detect and remove backgrounds with high precision, effortlessly cutting out people, objects, or any subject in your photos. This tool ensures clean edges and accurate cutouts, saving you time and effort. • Custom Background Replacement: Choose from a library of stylish background templates or import your own images to replace the background. Whether it's a scenic view, a solid color, or a creative design, you have the freedom to personalize your photos to your liking. • Background Blur Effects: Apply a beautiful blur effect to the background, enhancing your subject and making it the focus of the image. Perfect for portraits or product shots, this effect gives your photos a professional, polished look. • Smart Eraser Tool: Manually fine-tune your photos by erasing unwanted elements or imperfections with ease. The intuitive eraser tool lets you carefully adjust details and ensure the perfect image every time. • Rich Background Templates: Access a wide variety of pre-designed backgrounds, ranging from natural landscapes to abstract patterns, to quickly transform your photos into eye-catching works of art. Subscription Pricing: - Auto-renewable yearly subscription at USD 39.99/year - Auto-renewable yearly subscription at USD 29.99/year - Auto-renewable weekly subscription at USD 9.99/week Non-renewable lifetime purchase at USD 39.99 Note - Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - The user and auto-renewal may manage subscriptions may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Contact us at support@bees-nest.com Terms of use: https://www.bees-nest.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://www.bees-nest.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Video Retouch4 screens
Background Remover ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Background Remover ™ at free with in-app purchases against Video Retouch's subscription. Background Remover ™ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Video Retouch's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 59) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Retouch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Background Remover ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Video Retouch against 4.2 for Background Remover ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Retouch has 2.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Video Retouch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Background Remover ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Retouch ships an update every 8 months, Background Remover ™ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Retouch versus Background Remover ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo RetouchBackground Remover ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.3K ratings)4.2 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPeiYi ChenBEES NEST

Customer experience

Video Retouch

All ratings2,269 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative21.0%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative82.6%

Background Remover ™

All ratings45 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Video Retouch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during processing
  • Freezes at 0% progress
  • Doesn't remove objects, just blurs
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add zoom and resizable eraser
  • Improve erasing feature

Background Remover ™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Retouch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$8.491 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$11.99
5 purchases

Background Remover ™

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Weekly-3days trial Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Video Retouch free?
Video Retouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Remover ™ free?
Background Remover ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Retouch or Background Remover ™?
Background Remover ™ is rated higher. Video Retouch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Background Remover ™ averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.
Do Video Retouch or Background Remover ™ have ads?
Neither Video Retouch nor Background Remover ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Retouch or Background Remover ™?
Video Retouch ships an update every 8 months, and Background Remover ™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Retouch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Background Remover ™ on October 24, 2026.

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