# GradientTheme vs Background Remover

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GradientTheme at 100% against Background Remover's 0%. GradientTheme also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Background Remover's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradientTheme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Background Remover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Background Remover holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Remover has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of GradientTheme's written reviews are positive against 0% of Background Remover's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GradientTheme ships an update every 3 weeks, Background Remover every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientTheme | Background Remover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradienttheme/id1662258934/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover/id6754326218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [matthew cooper12228678260](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661991322) | [The App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838432658) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradienttheme/id1662258934)

Customize your phone's border and wallpaper with a variety of styles. This update brings new customization options to personalize your device's look.

**Highlights:** Customizable phone borders, Wallpaper customization, Variety of styles, Personalize device look, Latest update features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| donut time | $1.99 | one-time |
| burger time | $3.99 | one-time |
| steak time | $9.99 | one-time |


### Background Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover/id6754326218)

Easily edit photos by erasing, blurring, or pixelating specific areas. This tool offers precise control with adjustable brush settings and flexible export options for various image formats.

**Highlights:** Smart background eraser, Custom blur effects, Pixelate or mosaic mode, Precise editing tools, Flexible export options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradientTheme free?

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

### Is Background Remover free?

Background Remover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradientTheme or Background Remover?

Background Remover is rated higher. GradientTheme averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Background Remover averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do GradientTheme or Background Remover have ads?

Neither GradientTheme nor Background Remover shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradientTheme or Background Remover?

GradientTheme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Background Remover every 5 days. Most recently, GradientTheme was updated on October 16, 2026 and Background Remover on October 6, 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.*