Comparison

ProgressGif 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

ProgressGif

Enhance your GIFs by adding visual progress bars. This open-source tool helps clarify the start and end points of animated content, making it easier to follow along. Contribute to its development on GitHub.

Highlights
  • Add progress bars to GIFs
  • Clarify GIF start and end points
  • Open-source project
  • Contribute to development
Features
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Gifs are versatile, universal, and easy to use… but there’s one flaw: You don’t know when they start or end. Is the cat jumping up or down? Did the guy eat his food on the table… or on the ground? Are you supposed to pour milk first, then cereal? These are the universe’s unanswered questions. ProgressGif adds progress bars to your gifs! Now you can finally follow along in peace. This is an open-source project. Anyone can contribute at https://github.com/aheze/ProgressGif.

About

Background Eraser

Features
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Transform your images effortlessly with Background Eraser - BG Editor! This powerful iOS app uses advanced machine learning to remove backgrounds with precision, letting you create stunning visuals in just a few taps. Key Features: Magic Background Removal: Automatically cut out backgrounds from any image with AI-powered precision. Customizable Backgrounds: Replace the background with solid colors, gradients, or upload your own images to create the perfect look. Beautiful Stickers: Enhance your images with a wide variety of fun and stylish stickers. Text Editor: Add custom text with elegant fonts, colors, and effects to make your images pop. Image Overlays: Combine multiple images seamlessly for unique and creative compositions. Perfect for Product Photos: Easily create professional-grade product images for online stores and social media. Whether you're a professional designer or just looking to spice up your photos, Background Eraser - BG Editor is your go-to app for creativity. Embrace the future of communication with Text to Speech - Reader! Download now to explore a world of seamless text and voice interaction, all in the palm of your hand. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/reva-desai/terms Download now and bring your vision to life!

Screenshots

ProgressGif4 screens
Background Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Background Eraser at 5.0 against ProgressGif's 4.2. ProgressGif's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ProgressGif asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressGif has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgressGif ships an update every 10 days, Background Eraser every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ProgressGif versus Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressGifBackground Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind App, Inc.Reva Desai

In-app purchases

None

ProgressGif

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is ProgressGif free?
ProgressGif is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ProgressGif or Background Eraser?
Background Eraser is rated higher. ProgressGif averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Background Eraser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ProgressGif or Background Eraser have ads?
Neither ProgressGif nor Background Eraser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProgressGif or Background Eraser?
ProgressGif ships an update every 10 days, and Background Eraser every 6 months. Most recently, ProgressGif was updated on October 6, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 24, 2026.

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