# Video Background Eraser vs Video Background Changer

The clearest difference is ads: Video Background Eraser at none against Video Background Changer's shown. Video Background Eraser also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 52%) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 309). Video Background Changer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Background Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Video Background Eraser against 4.3 for Video Background Changer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Eraser has 5.4K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Video Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 52% of Video Background Changer's.

Video Background Eraser ships an update every 4 months, Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Background Eraser | Video Background Changer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111/reviews)** | [4.3 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111)

Effortlessly remove or replace the background of any video with a single tap. No green screen required, transforming real-scene footage with virtual backgrounds. Supports transparent video output and various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** One-tap background removal, No green screen needed, 800+ background templates, Transparent MP4 output, Adjustable video positioning, Multiple resolution support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of background options
- 🚀 Quick processing
- 👍 Works well for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Imperfect background removal
- 🐛 Cuts out parts of the subject
- 🐛 Slow upload/processing times
- 🔒 Forced to rate app to export
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Inconsistent background removal performance
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Exported videos have black backgrounds instead of transparent

**Requested features**

- Allow manual refinement of background removal
- Improve quality and accuracy of background removal
- Add more customization options
- Reduce processing times
- Remove forced rating requirement


### Video Background Changer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276)

Easily remove or replace video backgrounds with custom images, GIFs, or animated videos. Enhance your footage with background music, text, stickers, and effects. Perfect for creating professional-looking videos with dynamic visuals.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Custom image/video backgrounds, Add background music, Live video background changer, Add text and stickers, Video effects and filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VBGC Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VBGC Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| VBGC Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| VBGC LifeTime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Effective background removal and replacement
- 💡 Innovative live background removal feature
- 🎬 Works well for video editing and content creation
- ⭐ High-quality background changing results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with paywalls
- ⏱️ Severe time and video length limitations
- 🐛 Frequent errors and crashes during processing
- 🔄 App requires repurchasing premium repeatedly
- 📐 Portrait mode only limitation

**Reported bugs**

- Error 100 when uploading from gallery
- Processing errors after extended wait times
- App crashes and freezes during editing
- Background templates showing grey instead of actual images
- Sound functionality stops working

**Requested features**

- Text-based background generation from descriptions
- Support for longer video processing (beyond 30 seconds)
- Landscape mode support
- Custom user background uploads
- Adjustable background size and positioning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Background Eraser free?

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

### Is Video Background Changer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Background Eraser or Video Background Changer?

Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Video Background Eraser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Video Background Changer averages 4.3 from 309 ratings.

### Do Video Background Eraser or Video Background Changer have ads?

Video Background Changer shows ads; Video Background Eraser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Background Eraser or Video Background Changer?

Video Background Eraser ships an update every 4 months, and Video Background Changer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Video Background Eraser was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Background Changer on October 24, 2026.

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