# Virtual Background Camera vs backAR Green Screen

The clearest difference is price: Virtual Background Camera at Free against backAR Green Screen's $4.99. Virtual Background Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). backAR Green Screen's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (33% vs 6%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Virtual Background Camera is free to download; backAR Green Screen costs $4.99 up front. Virtual Background Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

backAR Green Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: backAR Green Screen has 137 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Virtual Background Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of backAR Green Screen's.

Virtual Background Camera ships an update every 4 days, backAR Green Screen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Background Camera | backAR Green Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-background-camera/id1488612487/reviews) | **[4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOBEEC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465035845) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Background Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-background-camera/id1488612487)

Transform your device into a creative studio by replacing your background with any video or photo. Easily capture and share high-quality content for social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Replace background with any video or photo, Adjust background positioning and zoom, Capture high-quality photos and videos, Use with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more, AR and AI powered background replacement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE UNLIMIT | $3.99 | one-time |


### backAR Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574)

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

**Highlights:** 360° 3D virtual backgrounds, Real-time virtual lighting, Capture photos and videos, Move and shoot from any angle, Import custom backgrounds, No physical green screen needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Scenes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Background Camera free?

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

### Is backAR Green Screen free?

backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Background Camera or backAR Green Screen?

backAR Green Screen is rated higher. Virtual Background Camera averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while backAR Green Screen averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do Virtual Background Camera or backAR Green Screen have ads?

Neither Virtual Background Camera nor backAR Green Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Background Camera or backAR Green Screen?

Virtual Background Camera ships an update every 4 days, and backAR Green Screen every 2 months. Most recently, Virtual Background Camera was updated on September 30, 2026 and backAR Green Screen on October 5, 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.*