Comparison

Background Eraser vs Blur Background ·

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

Head to head
About

Background Eraser

Easily remove backgrounds from photos to create transparent images. Enhance your pictures with filters, exposure adjustments, and cropping. Use your creations for presentations, logos, and more without needing complex software.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Transparent image saving
  • Add custom backgrounds
  • Photo editing tools
  • Filters and white balance
  • Crop and saturation adjustments
Features
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Do you want to make your pictures more exiting? With this app you can remove the background of any picture, save the transparent image and add a different background of your choosing. You will no longer need Photoshop, you can use the images you saved and use them for presentations, logos, postcards and more! The editor function will let you add filters, change white balance, modify the exposure, add crop options, change saturation levels and add vignettes. Below is subscription detail: • Monthly Subscription Price: 3 Day Free Trial then $8.99 USD/month • Paid features: Unlock all the features of the app • Payment will be charged to 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. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal 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 Background Eraser adds the great features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase. Terms of Use: https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

Blur Background ·

Easily blur photo backgrounds to highlight your subject with adjustable blur strength and bokeh effects. This tool offers multiple blur styles and filters for both professional and casual users to enhance their images.

Highlights
  • Adjustable blur strength
  • Radial and Linear blur tools
  • Hand blur for detail editing
  • Gaussian and motion blur styles
  • Apply filters to specific areas
  • Auto-detect background feature
Features
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Blur Background Photos helps to blur photo background with just a few taps. This easy-to-use app allows you to focus on your subject by blurring the background. With a simple and intuitive interface, you can quickly adjust the strength of the blur and add beautiful bokeh effects to your photos, blur unwanted objects, faces or anything. Whether you're a professional photographer or simply looking to enhance your personal photos, Blur Background Photo is the perfect tool for achieving stunning results. Features: - Simple and intuitive interface - Instant blur with auto detect background feature - Radial blur & Linear blur tools - Hand blur to further edit your blur details - Adjustable blur strength - Multiple blur styles to choose from ( Gaussian blur, motion blur) - Apply many filters to whole photo or just background or foreground. Blur Background Photos is completely free to use with many features, but you can unlock even more with a Blur Background Photos Premium. Blur Background Photos Premium offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $1.99 per week $7.99 per month These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Blur Background Photos Premium subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our terms of use at http://typimage.com/blur-terms.html Upgrade your photography game and create beautiful, eye-catching photos with Blur Background Photo. Download now and start making your photos stand out!

Screenshots

Background Eraser3 screens
Blur Background ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blur Background · at 4.8 against Background Eraser's 4.0. Blur Background · also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Background Eraser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 38). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Background Eraser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Blur Background · sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blur Background · holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 6K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Blur Background ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser ships an update monthly, Blur Background · every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Background Eraser versus Blur Background ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground EraserBlur Background ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6K ratings)4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better38
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Bike LLCLatentApps Company Limited

Customer experience

Background Eraser

All ratings5,979 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative29.1%

Blur Background ·

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Background Eraser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save images
  • Disappearing edited images
  • Incorrect background removal

Requested features

5 requests
  • More background options
  • Ability to smooth edges
  • Passport photo templates
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to remove watermark

Blur Background ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Blur Background ·

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blur Background · free?
Blur Background · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Background Eraser or Blur Background ·?
Blur Background · is rated higher. Background Eraser averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Blur Background · averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.
Do Background Eraser or Blur Background · have ads?
Blur Background · shows ads; Background Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser or Blur Background ·?
Background Eraser ships an update monthly, and Blur Background · every 2 months. Most recently, Background Eraser was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blur Background · on November 3, 2026.

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