# Video Background Changer vs MirageCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MirageCam at 100% against Video Background Changer's 52%. MirageCam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Video Background Changer's advantage is ratings volume (309 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Background Changer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MirageCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MirageCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Changer has 309 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Video Background Changer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MirageCam's.

Video Background Changer ships an update every 4 weeks, MirageCam every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Background Changer | MirageCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-changer/id1596738276/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miragecam/id6480925539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 283 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Agile Edge AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092994785) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MirageCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miragecam/id6480925539)

Instantly alter your live videos with AI-driven background replacement and captivating visual effects. Choose from animated flags, festive animations, or your own images for custom backdrops. Enhance your foreground with AR masks and filters for unique video content.

**Highlights:** AI background replacement, Animated and custom backgrounds, AR foreground effects, Real-time video recording, Unlimited video length, Photo capture

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Life time purchase | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Background Changer free?

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

### Is MirageCam free?

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

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

MirageCam is rated higher. Video Background Changer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while MirageCam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Video Background Changer shows ads; MirageCam does not.

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

Video Background Changer ships an update every 4 weeks, and MirageCam every 9 days. Most recently, Video Background Changer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MirageCam on October 24, 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.*