Virtual Background Camera vs Chroma Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Background Camera
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.
- 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
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a creative studio—no green screen needed! Virtual Background Camera uses AR and AI to instantly replace your background with **any video or photo stored on your device**. **Key Features**: * Select **any video or photo** saved on your iPhone/iPad as a virtual background. * Adjust background positioning and zoom with intuitive gestures. * Capture high-quality photos and videos. * Use your creations easily with apps like **TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more**. **Compatibility**: Requires iPhone 11 or later, iPad mini 5 or later, iPad Air 3 or later, iPad Pro 3 or later, iPad 8 or later. Download now and unlock endless creativity with AR and AI!
Chroma Camera
Easily replace backgrounds in real-time or from existing media using AI-powered subject isolation. Customize live streams with dynamic backgrounds for an engaging experience. Perfect for creators of all levels with a user-friendly interface.
- Real-time background replacement
- AI-powered subject isolation
- Customizable live stream backgrounds
- Edit and share creations
- User-friendly interface
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Replace Your Backgrounds with Chroma Camera! - Easy to use: Replace chromakey backgrounds in real-time or from existing media with custom designs. - AI-Powered Background Removal: Effortlessly isolate subjects using advanced AI technology. - Live Camera Streaming: Customize your live streams with dynamic backgrounds for an engaging experience. - User-Friendly Interface: Easily edit and share your creations, perfect for creators of all levels!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chroma Camera at 82% against Virtual Background Camera's 6%. Chroma Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Virtual Background Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Virtual Background Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chroma Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chroma Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chroma Camera has 27 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 82% of Chroma Camera's.
Virtual Background Camera ships an update every 4 days, Chroma Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Background Camera | Chroma Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOBEEC | Mikhail Monakov |
Customer experience
Virtual Background Camera
Chroma Camera
In-app purchases
Virtual Background Camera
- UPGRADE UNLIMIT$3.99
Chroma Camera
No in-app purchases
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