# Green Screen vs Background Editor

Green Screen and Background Editor both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 33% of Green Screen's. Background Editor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Screen sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Background Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Green Screen against 4.2 for Background Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Green Screen's written reviews are positive against 75% of Background Editor's.

Green Screen ships an update weekly, Background Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Green Screen | Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-background-editor/id577037255/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 91 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viacheslav Khakhulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/558806761) | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) |

## What reviewers say

### Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-background-editor/id577037255)

Easily create unique visual content by removing backgrounds from photos and videos. Utilize advanced AI and chroma key technology to replace backgrounds with custom images, videos, or textures. Enhance your creations with 3D models, stickers, and text.

**Highlights:** Live camera, photo, and video media source, Advanced chroma key with spill suppression, AI background and sky removal, Replace backgrounds with custom media, AI background blur and enhancement, Add 3D models, stickers, and text, Video and photo format conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium with Discount | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium with Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium with Discount | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent green screen capabilities
- 🎨 Wide variety of backgrounds and effects
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Inability to remove background properly
- Saved images/videos not showing up in camera roll

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and export videos without premium
- More customization options for backgrounds and effects
- Improved performance and stability
- Clearer instructions and tutorials


### Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156)

Easily edit photos with powerful tools to change backgrounds, highlight colors, or blur specific areas. Enhance images with adjustments and filters for professional-looking results. Remove blemishes and change object colors to create stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Change or remove photo backgrounds, Highlight specific colors, Blur parts of a photo, Remove blemishes and wrinkles, Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, Apply over 70 filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium for 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Premium Tools - monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium - special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Stop Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Blur Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock B&W filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recolor Photo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Controls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all filters & features | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Good photo editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- Editing tools not responsive or accurate
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation

**Requested features**

- More preset background options
- Ability to resize and reposition edited objects
- Undo/redo functionality
- Better instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Green Screen free?

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

### Is Background Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Green Screen or Background Editor?

Green Screen is rated higher. Green Screen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Background Editor averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Green Screen or Background Editor have ads?

Neither Green Screen nor Background Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Green Screen or Background Editor?

Green Screen ships an update weekly, and Background Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Green Screen was updated on September 21, 2026 and Background Editor on September 22, 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.*