Comparison

Background Eraser Pro vs LightScope

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

Head to head
About

Background Eraser Pro

Easily remove backgrounds from photos to create transparent images. Use these cutouts as stickers in other editing apps for collages and photomontages. Features AI-powered automatic cutout and edge detection for precise results.

Highlights
  • Automatic AI cutout
  • Transparent background creation
  • Sticker maker
  • Edge detection mode
  • Similar pixel auto-erase
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◇ Background Eraser helps you cut pictures and make a picture’s background transparent. ◇ Use the results as stickers in other apps, such as PhotoLayers, for photomontage, collage, and composite photos. ◇ This is the paid, ad-free version. ◇◇◇ Features ◇◇◇ ◇ Automatic AI cutout for background transparent images. ◇ “Star” mode - Detects image edges to erase more easily and accurately. ◇ “Auto” mode - Erases similar pixels automatically. Accurate background transparent cutouts are essential when you want to superimpose photos and create high-quality composite photos. This app helps you make clean cutouts quickly and easily.

About

LightScope

This app uses your device's camera to measure and analyze various light properties, including illuminance, luminous intensity, and color temperature. It offers real-time histograms, contrast ratio, and noise measurements, with options for image capture and history tracking.

Highlights
  • Illuminance (lux) measurement
  • Luminous intensity (candela) calculation
  • Color temperature (K) analysis
  • Real-time histogram
  • Contrast ratio measurement
  • Image capture and storage
  • Measurement history and trends
Features
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LightScope is a comprehensive solution providing professional light measurement and analysis using your iOS device's camera sensor. 【Key Measurement Features】 • Illuminance (lux) Measurement: Calculates accurate illuminance by analyzing EXIF data from the camera sensor. Illuminance is derived using the formula: (F-number² / (Exposure Time × ISO)) × Calibration Factor. • Exposure (EV) Calculator: Converts measured illuminance to EV and suggests proper exposure combinations in standard stops for your ISO and aperture (or shutter) settings. • Luminous Intensity (candela) Calculation: Automatically calculates the luminous intensity of a light source based on the set distance. Uses the formula: Illuminance (lux) × Distance². • Color Temperature (K) & Tint Analysis: Precisely measures the light source's color temperature (1500K~15000K) and tint (green-magenta bias) by analyzing the camera's white balance sensor data — useful for identifying fluorescent and LED lighting. • Real-time Histogram: Visualizes the balance of shadows, midtones, and highlights through 16-level brightness distribution analysis. • Contrast Ratio Measurement: Evaluates the brightness ratio between bright and dark areas of a scene (based on 10th/90th percentiles) according to WCAG accessibility standards. • Noise Measurement (SNR): Calculates the signal-to-noise ratio in dB to evaluate image quality in the shooting environment. 【Advanced Features】 • Image Capture and Storage: Captures camera images at the time of measurement and stores them with measurement data. • Full-screen Image View: Zoom, pan, and rotate captured images for detailed inspection. • Gallery Saving: Save captured images to your device's photo library. • Measurement History and Trends: Save all measurements chronologically and chart trends for lux, EV, color temperature, contrast, and SNR. • Continuous Logging: Automatically record measurements at a set interval (1-60s) — great for lighting design and site surveys. • Full-Resolution Image Storage: Keep captured images at original quality for detailed inspection and gallery saving. • Export All History: Export every measurement as a CSV file or a PDF report. • Notes & Location Tags: Attach notes to measurements and optionally save the measurement location. • Home Screen Widget: See your last measurement (lux, color temperature, contrast, SNR) right on the home screen. • Camera Full-screen Mode: Hide panels to focus on the camera view while checking key measurements via a mini info panel. • Measurement Lock: Freeze exposure and white balance for stable, steady readings. • Spot Metering: In full-screen mode, tap anywhere to meter around that point. • Perfect Dark/Light Mode Support: All UI elements automatically adapt to the system theme. 【User Settings】 • Calibration Wizard: Enter a reading from a reference lux meter and the calibration factor is calculated automatically. Manual slider adjustment is also available. • Distance Setting: Set the distance to the light source for precise luminous intensity (cd) calculations. • Front/Rear Camera Selection: Choose the appropriate camera for your measurement situation. 【Technical Features】 • Support for measuring various light source types: natural light, LED, fluorescent, incandescent, etc. • Color temperature and tint sourced directly from the camera ISP's white balance estimation for reliable readings • 10-frame moving average filter for measurement stabilization • Center-weighted or spot (tap-to-meter) analysis for accurate evaluation of the main subject • Automatic exposure quality assessment based on histogram analysis Perfect tool for photographers, videographers, lighting designers, UI/UX developers, and anyone who needs accurate light measurements.

Screenshots

Background Eraser Pro4 screens
LightScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Eraser Pro at 84% against LightScope's 42%. Background Eraser Pro also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). LightScope's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Background Eraser Pro costs $4.99 and LightScope $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser Pro ships an update every 5 months, LightScope every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Background Eraser Pro versus LightScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground Eraser ProLightScope
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperhandyCloset Inc.Byungil Park

Customer experience

Background Eraser Pro

All ratings1,116 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

LightScope

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Background Eraser Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved images not transparent as expected
  • App crashing or not functioning properly
  • Issues with color selection and background removal

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video editing capabilities
  • Improve image quality and transparency
  • Implement more advanced editing tools (zoom, smoothing, etc.)
  • Optimize performance and reduce battery consumption

LightScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Background Eraser Pro

No in-app purchases

None

LightScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Background Eraser Pro free?
Background Eraser Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightScope free?
LightScope costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Background Eraser Pro or LightScope have ads?
Neither Background Eraser Pro nor LightScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser Pro or LightScope?
Background Eraser Pro ships an update every 5 months, and LightScope every 2 weeks. Most recently, Background Eraser Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and LightScope on October 13, 2026.

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