Comparison

Overclip vs Background Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Overclip

Easily create stunning videos with dynamic backgrounds without needing a green screen. Teleport yourself anywhere by selecting from a vast library of pictures and videos, or use your own media. Unleash your creativity and share your amazing creations.

Highlights
  • Green screen alternative
  • Instant background changes
  • Extensive background library
  • Use personal photos/videos
  • Automated contour detection
  • Selfie mode support
Features
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Create incredible videos with amazing backgrounds! Forget the old "green screen" : you don’t need it anymore to get a perfect visual effect. With Overclip, you teleport yourself anywhere instantly : just browse our backgrounds library and unleash your creativity. There are hundreds of pictures and videos available as backgrounds in Overclip. Just select any of them and start shooting your video! Don’t hesitate to use the #overclip tag to let the world know what you created! Please note: - selfie mode is available on device with a TrueDepth front-facing camera - automated contour detection is available on devices with at least A12/A12X Bionic chips Overclip Premium = + No ads + Unlock all backgrounds + Use your photos and videos as backgrounds + Remove the logo from your videos Overclip Premium is a recurring subscription. You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by going to your account settings on the App Store. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of use: http://misc.tasmanic.com/overclipterms.html Privacy policy: http://misc.tasmanic.com/overclipprivacy.html

About

Background Eraser

Easily remove photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Create striking PNG images for products, avatars, or social media. Edit photos with advanced features like object removal and enhancement.

Highlights
  • Automatic background removal
  • AI background generator
  • Multiple cutout modes (Precise, Quick AI, Lasso, Shape)
  • AI photo enhancer
  • AI object removal
  • High-resolution PNG/JPG export
Features
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Background Eraser: the truly intuitive photo cutout & photo editor to automatically remove background of your photos with free AI tools. You can easily remove and edit photo background, or AI generates a new background, showcasing your products or photography works with striking PNG pictures. This photo editor app has been popular among 10M+ users: focus on photo cutout & no complex features, committed to becoming the most simple but powerful photo background remover app. Get high-quality photo cutout PNG images in seconds, and send them to WhatsApp or other social media platforms with one tap! With this amazing AI photo editing app, you can perfectly create: * Transparent PNG pictures * Product showcase PNGs for Amazon, Shopify, eBay… * Your own magical AI avatars * YouTube thumbnails, podcast covers * Holiday celebration & memorial cards * ID photo, business card * Stickers for WhatsApp # AI Background Generator - Create captivating visuals by generating a unique AI background specifically for your photo! - Describe with a few words, and let AI craft a tailored backdrop that fits the subject of your photo. # Multiple Cutout Modes - Precise Mode: get a pixel-level accurate cutout photo by the AI server. - Quick AI Mode: automatically cut out the object with one tap. - Lasso Mode: outline the object you want with a slide of your finger. - Shape Mode: flexibly cut out your photo into a square, rectangle, heart, circle or other shapes as you like! # Powerful AI Photo Editor - AI Enhancer: enhance blurry, pixelated, and old photos into HD quality. - AI Remove Objects: brush over the unwanted objects and they will be automatically removed. - Filters & Adjustments: level up your photos with multiple filters, brightness, contrast, saturation, and beyond! - All-in-one Editor: add texts, stickers, outline, shadow, opacity… # High-Resolution Photos - Different file formats to choose from: PNG or JPG. - Astonishing HD pictures: 1080P, 1920P, 2664P or 4096P. With Background Eraser, it’s like having an easy-to-use design studio right in your pocket! Download this app for free and create your own professional PNG images right away! If you have any problems or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at bgeraser@inshot.com. Subscription You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features! This purchase can only be used on the iOS system. Payment will be charged through the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews before the end of the current period, unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings. Subscriptions canceled during the trial will not be charged. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://inshot.cc/website/collage/terms_of_use_ios.html Privacy Policy: https://inshot.cc/website/collage/bgeraser_policy_ios.html

Screenshots

Overclip1 screens
Background Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Eraser at 91% against Overclip's 28%. Background Eraser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Overclip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Overclip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Background Eraser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Overclip's written reviews are positive against 91% of Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overclip ships an update every 3 months, Background Eraser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Overclip versus Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverclipBackground Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings)4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K4.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTasmanic EditionsSHANTANU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Overclip

All ratings1,597 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative63.9%

Background Eraser

All ratings4,566 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Overclip

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Awesome effects and backgrounds
  • 🎥 Good for YouTube videos

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 📽️ Poor video quality
  • 🔍 Tracking/privacy concerns
  • 🙄 Annoying ads and popups

Background Eraser

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for creating thumbnails and profile pictures
  • 🔥 Best background remover app
  • 💯 Excellent results
  • 🎨 Useful for artwork and editing

Room to improve

  • 🤖 AI background removal not always accurate
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Paid features required for some functionality

Bugs and requests

Overclip

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Audio not working
  • Incorrect background placement
  • Camera not flipping properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow use of own photos/videos
  • Improve chroma key/green screen functionality
  • Add more customization options
  • Fix camera orientation issues

Background Eraser

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ad positioning issues
  • Difficulty updating the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve AI background removal accuracy
  • Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version
  • Add more editing tools and features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Overclip

Subscriptions2
  • Overclip Premium$1.991 Month
  • Overclip Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Overclip Premium$22.99
4 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions3
  • Background Eraser Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Background Eraser Pro (Offer)$12.991 Year
  • Background Eraser Pro Annually3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Background Eraser Pro Lifetime$13.99

Questions

Is Overclip free?
Overclip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Overclip or Background Eraser?
Background Eraser is rated higher. Overclip averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Background Eraser averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.
Do Overclip or Background Eraser have ads?
Background Eraser shows ads; Overclip does not.
Which is updated more often, Overclip or Background Eraser?
Overclip ships an update every 3 months, and Background Eraser every 2 months. Most recently, Overclip was updated on September 24, 2026 and Background Eraser on September 25, 2026.

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