Comparison

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor vs Background Eraser, AI

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

Head to head
About

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor

This AI-powered editor offers tools for background removal, object erasing, image upscaling, and AI generation of images and videos from text. It's designed for creators and businesses to enhance photos and videos quickly and easily.

Highlights
  • AI Background Remover
  • Magic Eraser for object removal
  • Image Upscaler
  • AI Image & Video Generator
  • Batch editing for up to 100 photos
  • AI Actors and Virtual Try-On
  • AI Backgrounds and Generative Fill
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70+ million creators trust Pixelcut, the AI photo and video editor for background removal, Magic Eraser, image upscaling, AI image generation, AI video generation, and more. Make photos and videos stand out in seconds. WHAT YOU GET - Background Remover - Remove backgrounds from photos or videos instantly. Works on products, portraits, and hair, then replaces them with a color or AI-generated scene. - Image Upscaler - Turn low-res, old, or blurry photos into sharp HD images without losing quality. - AI Image & Video Generator - Create images and videos from text prompts using advanced AI models. - Batch Editor - Edit up to 100 photos at once. Remove backgrounds, change colors, and resize in one tap. - Magic Eraser - Remove objects, people, text, or watermarks with clean, natural results. - AI Actors - Showcase products on photorealistic AI models and create AI ads, AI UGC videos, and lifestyle imagery without a studio. - Ghost Mannequin - Remove mannequins from clothing photos for the clean floating apparel look used by fashion brands. - Virtual Try-On - Place any garment on AI-generated models instantly. - AI Backgrounds - Put products on marble, at the beach, or in any scene you can imagine. - Image Expander & Generative Fill - Extend photos with AI and add more sky, background, or scene naturally. - Blur Background - Add DSLR-style portrait bokeh straight from your iPhone. - AI Shadows - Add realistic shadows for studio-quality product photos. - Recolor - Change the color of anything in a photo instantly. - Templates - Thousands of designs for social posts, product listings, thumbnails, and more. Perfect for e-commerce sellers on Etsy, Amazon, and Shopify, fashion brands, apparel sellers, real estate agents, interior designers, social media creators, influencers, and anyone who wants professional photos without the learning curve. Download Pixelcut and make your photos and videos stand out. Questions or feedback: support@pixelcut.app. Pixelcut Pro is a subscription that gives you tools to sell more and grow your business. It includes unlimited background removals, access to the best AI tools, and the web Pro plan at https://www.pixelcut.ai. Subscription auto-renews at the end of each term unless canceled 24 hours in advance. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. After purchase, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in Settings. No cancellation of the current active period is allowed. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends, and the renewal cost will be shown. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms and conditions: https://www.pixelcut.ai/terms Privacy policy: https://www.pixelcut.ai/privacy

About

Background Eraser, AI

This AI-powered photo editor helps users create professional-quality images for online stores and social media. Easily remove backgrounds, objects, and retouch photos. Enhance images with effects, overlays, and adjustments to boost brand presence and sales.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Object eraser
  • Photo retouching
  • Blur effects
  • Add overlays
  • Photo adjustments
Features
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AppCut is a photo-editing app designed for eCommerce store owners, social media influencers, small business owners, photographers, digital marketers, and content creators who need an all-in-one solution to create professional-quality photos for their online stores and social media platforms. Are you looking for an easy and efficient way to create professional-quality photos for your eCommerce store and social media platforms? Look no further than AppCut - the all-in-one photo editing studio powered by A.I. With AppCut, you can remove backgrounds, retouch photos, remove unwanted objects, blur backgrounds, and add magic effects to make your photos stand out. Plus, our photo editor helps boost your social presence and increase brand awareness and sales by creating professionally edited photos for your online store and social media platforms. Blur Photo Easily blur full photos or just the background, censor your photos, and apply motion blur and other effects to enhance your images. Remove Background Automatically remove the background from any image, refine the background with erasing or restoration options, and apply white, black, or transparent backgrounds for quick and effortless removal. Object Eraser Remove people, objects, defects, and more from your photos with unlimited undo/redo and manual object-erasing options. Retouch Photo Smooth out blemishes and wrinkles with the face retouch feature. Change Background Change ad backgrounds and background colors with a variety of colorful backgrounds, gradients, and unique pictures to choose from. Add Overlays on the Photo: Enhance your photos by adding content from categories like Broken Glass, Film Grain, Light Leaks, Mist, Plastic, Rainbow, Sunbeams, and Water Drops. Edit Photo Adjust photos with features like Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Saturation, Vibrancy, Warmth, Tint, and Sharpness. Easy Sharing Edit and share easily on any platform to increase your brand's reach and engagement. With AppCut, the possibilities for your eCommerce and social media presence are endless! Try it out today and see the difference it can make for your online store. PRO ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features and content offered for purchase within AppCut. • Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24 hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. • If eligible for the free trial and you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will start immediately after the free trial ends unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period. Terms of use: http://vataras.com/terms_of_use Privacy policy: http://vataras.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor4 screens
Background Eraser, AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pixelcut AI Photo Editor at free with in-app purchases against Background Eraser, AI's subscription. Pixelcut AI Photo Editor also leads on ratings volume (220K vs 167) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Background Eraser, AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, 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. Pixelcut AI Photo Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Background Eraser, AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixelcut AI Photo Editor against 4.6 for Background Eraser, AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelcut AI Photo Editor has 220K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Pixelcut AI Photo Editor's written reviews are positive against 57% of Background Eraser, AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixelcut AI Photo Editor versus Background Eraser, AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelcut AI Photo EditorBackground Eraser, AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (220K ratings) — better4.6 (167 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings220K — better167
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelcut Inc.VATARAS OU

Customer experience

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor

All ratings219,619 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews4,295 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative24.3%

Background Eraser, AI

All ratings167 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Loses work and projects
  • Inaccurate background removal
  • Fails to save edited images
  • Freezes and crashes during use
  • Limits free usage in deceptive ways

Requested features

6 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to refine and edit cutouts
  • Zoom and precise editing tools
  • Expand free features
  • Add more background options
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  • Integrate with more platforms

Background Eraser, AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pixelcut AI Photo Editor

Subscriptions8
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership$4.997 Days
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership$7.997 Days
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership3 variants$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Remove Background Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pixelcut Pro Membership3 Days trial$109.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Pixelcut Credit$2.99
  • 1,000 Credits$4.99
  • 2,000 Credits$9.99
5 purchases

Background Eraser, AI

Subscriptions5
  • AppCut: Photo Editor$6.997 Days
  • AppCut: Photo Editor7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • AppCut: Photo Editor$9.991 Month
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  • AppCut: Photo Editor7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • AppCut: Photo Editor$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixelcut AI Photo Editor free?
Pixelcut AI Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Eraser, AI free?
Background Eraser, AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixelcut AI Photo Editor or Background Eraser, AI?
Pixelcut AI Photo Editor is rated higher. Pixelcut AI Photo Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 220K ratings, while Background Eraser, AI averages 4.6 from 167 ratings.
Do Pixelcut AI Photo Editor or Background Eraser, AI have ads?
Pixelcut AI Photo Editor shows ads; Background Eraser, AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixelcut AI Photo Editor or Background Eraser, AI?
Pixelcut AI Photo Editor ships an update weekly, and Background Eraser, AI weekly. Most recently, Pixelcut AI Photo Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Background Eraser, AI on August 30, 2026.

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