# Background Remover vs Image Utils

The clearest difference is rating: Background Remover at 4.8 against Image Utils's 4.2. Background Remover also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 10) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Image Utils's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Remover sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Image Utils sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Remover holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Remover has 11K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Background Remover's written reviews are positive against 50% of Image Utils's.

Background Remover ships an update every 3 weeks, Image Utils weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Remover | Image Utils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover-png-maker/id1484811477/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-utils-image-editor/id1522725190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 438 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover-png-maker/id1484811477)

Easily remove backgrounds from photos with AI-powered tools. Create transparent images, product photos, thumbnails, and more in seconds. Offers advanced editing features for professional results.

**Highlights:** AI-powered background removal, Create transparent PNGs, Product photo background changer, YouTube thumbnail maker, Sticker and meme creator, High-resolution saves, No watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Eraser+ | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Background Eraser+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Background Removal | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant background removal
- 🤖 Powerful AI-based tools
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment
- 🎨 Versatile editing options
- 🧠 Smart and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Workflow issues after recent updates
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔍 Lack of precise control for manual edits
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance of AI tools

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not appearing in recent folder
- AI background removal not working as expected
- Crashes when trying to save edited images
- Color eraser tool not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Magnetic selection tools
- Ability to save custom background colors
- Batch processing and export options
- Improved integration with other photo apps
- More advanced editing tools (e.g., layers, masking)


### Image Utils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-utils-image-editor/id1522725190)

Enhance and stylize your photos with a variety of pro filters and editing tools. Resize, rotate, and flip images, then export them in popular formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and PDF. Explore over 30 filters across five collections to perfect your pictures.

**Highlights:** Image resizing and rotation, Multiple pro filter collections, Over 30 unique filters, Export to JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, PDF, Stylize and enhance images, Rotate and flip functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Utils Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ImgUtils Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Remover free?

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

### Is Image Utils free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Background Remover or Image Utils?

Background Remover is rated higher. Background Remover averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Image Utils averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Background Remover or Image Utils have ads?

Neither Background Remover nor Image Utils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Remover or Image Utils?

Background Remover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Image Utils weekly. Most recently, Background Remover was updated on September 24, 2026 and Image Utils on September 14, 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.*