Background Eraser vs StripArt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI background removal
- Transparent image saving
- Add custom backgrounds
- Photo editing tools
- Filters and white balance
- Crop and saturation adjustments
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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/
StripArt
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Turn your photos into moving animations for your LED strip! StripArt helps you make moving animations from any photo, ready to import in your LED controller software. Do you want to bring your LEDs to life? StripArt makes it easy to create smooth, scrolling GIF animations that fit the exact size of your LED bar. It works perfectly with any LED software or app that supports animated GIFs. HOW IT WORKS Enter the size of your LED bar (height and width). Choose or take a photo. Choose where the animation starts and ends. Change the speed, colors, and contrast. Save the moving GIF to your phone. Ready! Import the GIF into your LED software. FEATURES Fits any LED size: The animation fits your LED bar perfectly. Good colors: Special filters make your photos look great on low-resolution LEDs. Choose your speed: Make animations fast or slow. Move any way: Scroll up, down, left, or right. SIMPLE & FAST No complicated computer programs needed. Create everything on your phone, upload the GIF to your LED controller app, and enjoy the light show. FREE TO TRY Make and save your first 5 animations for free. Want more? Unlock unlimited savings with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions! 100% PRIVATE Your photos never leave your device. We do not collect or share your data. Questions? We are here to help. Contact us via our support page or email!
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Verdict
Background Eraser and StripArt are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Background Eraser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and StripArt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Background Eraser ships an update monthly, StripArt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Background Eraser | StripArt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Bike LLC | Philip Zvar |
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
StripArt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Background Eraser
- 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
StripArt
- Unlock Unlimited Exports$1.99
Questions
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