# Video Retouch vs Background Remover ™

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Retouch | Background Remover ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-retouchobject-removal/id1438709000/reviews) | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover/id6745006825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **14.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PeiYi Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359032339) | [BEES NEST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810406616) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-retouchobject-removal/id1438709000)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $8.49 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- ⭐️ Amazing!
- ⭐️ WISH WISHES
- ⭐️ برنامج رائع

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes
- 🚫 Blurry result
- 🚫 Not Mac compatible
- 🚫 Freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add zoom and resizable eraser
- Improve erasing feature


### Background Remover ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover/id6745006825)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-3days trial Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*