# Magic Eraser vs Background Transparent

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Eraser at 4.6 against Background Transparent's 3.0. Magic Eraser also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Background Transparent's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Eraser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Background Transparent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, Background Transparent every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Background Transparent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-transparent/id6443614230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipak Jagtap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638464915) | [Apps Places](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462400318) |

## 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 Transparent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-transparent/id6443614230)

Easily remove the background from your photos to create transparent PNG images. This tool isolates subjects, perfect for making stickers or preparing images for further editing. Share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Erase image backgrounds, Make backgrounds transparent, Create PNG images, Isolate photo subjects, Prepare images for stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade To Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

### Is Background Transparent free?

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

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

Magic Eraser is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Background Transparent averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Magic Eraser nor Background Transparent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Eraser or Background Transparent?

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Background Transparent every 6 months. Most recently, Magic Eraser was updated on September 20, 2026 and Background Transparent on July 8, 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.*