Comparison

backAR Green Screen vs Screen Forge

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

Head to head
About

backAR Green Screen

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

Highlights
  • 360° 3D virtual backgrounds
  • Real-time virtual lighting
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Move and shoot from any angle
  • Import custom backgrounds
  • No physical green screen needed
Read full description

Choose from a variety of 360° green screens. Your environment will be replaced with a 3D scene, only people will appear. Move around in 3D and take photos and videos from any angle. The virtual lighting mimics real world lighting in real time. No need for a green screen nor a professional studio, use your iOS device to immerse yourself in a virtual scene anywhere you are. Import your photos and add them as a background. The app uses the back camera.

About

Screen Forge

Features
Read full description

The Ultimate Screen Preparation Tool for VFX Screen Forge is a powerful tool designed for filmmakers using iPhones and iPads to shoot scenes where screens will later be replaced in VFX. Whether you’re using Chroma Key or other screen replacement techniques, Screen Forge helps you set up your screen for seamless post-production integration. Key Features: • Multiple Background Colors – Select from a range of colors to match any scene’s needs. • Tracking Markers – Choose from various marker types to ensure precise alignment in post-production. • Touch References – On-screen ‘Keyboard’ and ‘Phone’ guides help actors interact naturally with virtual interfaces. • Single Tap Track Marker – Custom markers for precise tap and drag tracking (not compatible with multiple touches). • Custom Size & Opacity – Adjust tracking markers to balance visibility, reflections, and removal ease in VFX. • Tips for Beginners – Get practical guidance on optimizing your screen for VFX. • Brightness Adjustment Chart – Fine-tune screen brightness to match scene exposure for optimal results. • Focus Chart – Ensure sharp focus on the screen during filming. Designed for both beginners and professionals, Screen Forge simplifies screen preparation, making your VFX workflow smoother and more efficient. Disclaimer: Screen Forge is a pre-production tool and does not generate VFX or final composites. It assists filmmakers in setting up screens for filming, while actual VFX work should be done using professional post-production software. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcine.com.br/screenforge-privacy

Screenshots

backAR Green Screen4 screens
Screen Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Forge at Free against backAR Green Screen's $4.99. Screen Forge also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). backAR Green Screen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Screen Forge is free to download; backAR Green Screen costs $4.99 up front. backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Forge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

backAR Green Screen ships an update every 2 months, Screen Forge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
backAR Green Screen versus Screen Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbackAR Green ScreenScreen Forge
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElie F. GebranJOSE F DA SILVA NT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

backAR Green Screen

One-time1
  • All Scenes$4.99
2 purchases

Screen Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is backAR Green Screen free?
backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Screen Forge free?
Screen Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do backAR Green Screen or Screen Forge have ads?
Neither backAR Green Screen nor Screen Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, backAR Green Screen or Screen Forge?
backAR Green Screen ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Forge monthly. Most recently, backAR Green Screen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Forge on May 15, 2026.

Other comparisons