# Magic Eraser vs Background Eraser

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Eraser at 4.6 against Background Eraser's 3.3. Magic Eraser also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). Background Eraser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Eraser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Background Eraser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Background Eraser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-lasso-dots/id1527767638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipak Jagtap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638464915) | [Shajir Kalady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673992247) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008)

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to effortlessly remove unwanted objects, people, and backgrounds from your images. Enhance photos, retouch selfies, and add text overlays to create professional-looking pictures with ease.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo enhancer, Background eraser, AI object removal, Remove people from photos, Background changer, Face retouching, Text overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Editor Weekly Buy | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Background Editor Monthly Buy | $9.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Magic Eraser for Object Remove | $29.99 | per year |
| Background Editor Full Buy | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick background removal
- 💡 Useful for editing photos
- 🤩 Great app for creating memes
- 🎨 Allows for creative photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent background removal quality
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely select areas for removal
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and constant review prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved background removal accuracy
- Ability to save edited photos without watermarks
- Integration with popular photo sharing platforms


### Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-lasso-dots/id1527767638)

Easily remove image backgrounds by connecting dots to precisely select areas. Offers intuitive tools for accurate erasing, custom export sizes, and the ability to add different backgrounds. Includes helpful video tutorials and auto-saves your work.

**Highlights:** Connect dots to select areas, Precise background erasing, Pinch zoom for accuracy, Custom export sizes, Export with different backgrounds, Auto-save to app gallery, Accessible video tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

Magic Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Background Eraser free?

Background Eraser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Eraser or Background Eraser?

Magic Eraser is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Background Eraser averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser or Background Eraser have ads?

Neither Magic Eraser nor Background Eraser shows ads.

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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.*