# BG Remove vs Change Background Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Change Background Editor at 5.0 against BG Remove's 4.3. Change Background Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). BG Remove's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (882 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BG Remove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Change Background Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Change Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BG Remove has 882 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BG Remove ships an update monthly, Change Background Editor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BG Remove | Change Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-remove-background-editor/id1497878283/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **882** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 103 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pankaj Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195326477) | [HYPER IGNITION SYSTEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877121218) |

## What reviewers say

### BG Remove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-remove-background-editor/id1497878283)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from your photos with AI-powered tools. Save transparent PNGs or replace backgrounds with stunning HD options. Edit images in seconds and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Automatic background eraser, One-touch background removal, Replace with HD backgrounds, Save as PNG, Share to social media, AI-powered editing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient background removal
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 💡 Useful for various applications (e.g., Roblox movie making, volunteer photos)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and lagging issues
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable background removal
- 💸 Expensive for the limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- Saved images losing background edits
- Compatibility issues across different devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually edit and refine background removal
- Support for more image formats and sizes
- Improved stability and performance


### Change Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from images to create transparent cutouts or replace them with solid colors. Enhance portraits with blur effects and fine-tune edges for professional results on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, Transparent background creation, Background blur effects, Solid color background replacement, Precise edge refinement, E-commerce and social media editing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BG Remove free?

BG Remove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Change Background Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BG Remove or Change Background Editor?

Change Background Editor is rated higher. BG Remove averages 4.3 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Change Background Editor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BG Remove or Change Background Editor have ads?

BG Remove shows ads; Change Background Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, BG Remove or Change Background Editor?

BG Remove ships an update monthly, and Change Background Editor every 2 months. Most recently, BG Remove was updated on October 24, 2026 and Change Background Editor on October 24, 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.*