Comparison

Video Background Eraser vs Magic Video Background Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Video Background Eraser

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
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Remove or replace the background of a video with just one tap! 1. No need for green screens, remove background from real scene videos and replace with virtual background. 2. 800+ background templates included. 3. Support transparent mp4 video output (with alpha channel). 4. Support multiple resolution. Support 16:9 or 9:16 output. 5. Support position adjustment. The top layer transparent video can be scaled and moved.

About

Magic Video Background Eraser

Effortlessly remove video backgrounds with AI, no green screen needed. Replace backgrounds with colors, photos, or gradients. Export transparent videos for creative projects.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Replace with custom backgrounds
  • Export transparent videos
  • On-device processing
  • Keyframe repositioning
  • Timeline scrubbing
Features
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Remove the background from any video — no green screen, right on your iPhone or iPad. Magic Video Eraser cuts the subject out of your clip in seconds and lets you drop in any background you want. No studio, no editing skills, no desktop software. Just pick a video and watch the background disappear. Powered by on-device intelligence, every cut-out happens privately on your device — your videos never leave your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Erase the background from any video automatically • Drop your subject onto a solid color, a smooth gradient, or your own photo • Choose from ready-made scene backgrounds • Crop your video into clean shapes • Frame and reposition your subject exactly how you want with keyframes • Scrub the timeline to fine-tune every moment • Export in high quality, ready to share anywhere EXPORT WITH A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND Need your subject with no background at all? Export a true transparent video and layer it into your own projects, edits, and reels — perfect for creators, social media, and presentations. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked. SIMPLE AND FAST Built to be effortless — bring in a video, get a clean result, and share it in minutes. --- Magic Video Eraser Premium unlocks unlimited exports, transparent video export, and the full set of styles and tools. • Subscriptions: Weekly or Yearly • Yearly includes a free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/privacy.html

Screenshots

Video Background Eraser4 screens
Magic Video Background Eraser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Video Background Eraser at every 2 days against Video Background Eraser's every 4 months. Magic Video Background Eraser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Video Background Eraser's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 75) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Video Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Video Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Video Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Eraser has 5.4K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Video Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Video Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Background Eraser ships an update every 4 months, Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Video Background Eraser versus Magic Video Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Background EraserMagic Video Background Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.4K ratings)4.7 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽譞 牛Alan Cushway

Customer experience

Video Background Eraser

All ratings5,354 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews590 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative14.4%

Magic Video Background Eraser

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Video Background Eraser

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Magic Video Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Background Eraser

One-time1
  • Pro Edition$3.99
2 purchases

Magic Video Background Eraser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Background Eraser free?
Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Video Background Eraser free?
Magic Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Magic Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Video Background Eraser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Magic Video Background Eraser averages 4.7 from 75 ratings.
Do Video Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser have ads?
Neither Video Background Eraser nor Magic Video Background Eraser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Video Background Eraser ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. Most recently, Video Background Eraser was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Video Background Eraser on October 28, 2026.

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