Comparison

Green Screen vs Magic Video Background Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Green Screen

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
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Remove any background in seconds: green screen, AI cutout, sky replacement and more. Turn everyday photos and videos into scroll-stopping content. Erase backgrounds with pro-grade chroma key or one-tap AI, drop in a new scene, and export ready to share. GREEN SCREEN & AI BACKGROUND REMOVAL • Pro chroma key with spill suppression for clean edges and no green halos • One-tap AI background removal, no green screen needed • AI sky replacement for instant dramatic skies • AI background blur for a portrait-mode look on any photo or video NEW BACKGROUNDS IN ONE TAP • Built-in video, photo, panorama and texture backgrounds • Place a new scene behind erased backgrounds and skies CREATE & ENHANCE • AI upscale and enhance for sharper, cleaner results • Add 3D models, particle effects, stickers and text • Layer multiple sources into full compositions • Work with the live camera, photos, videos or a video stream EXPORT ANYWHERE • Video to MP4, MOV or GIF • Photo to PNG, JPEG or PDF Perfect for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, memes, product shots and creative edits. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to all features, effects and backgrounds. Subscription options and prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://green-screen.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://green-screen.app/terms-of-use/

About

Magic Video Background Eraser

Effortlessly remove video backgrounds with AI, no green screen needed. Replace backgrounds with colors, photos, or gradients. Export transparent videos for creative projects.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Replace with custom backgrounds
  • Export transparent videos
  • On-device processing
  • Keyframe repositioning
  • Timeline scrubbing
Features
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Remove the background from any video — no green screen, right on your iPhone or iPad. Magic Video Eraser cuts the subject out of your clip in seconds and lets you drop in any background you want. No studio, no editing skills, no desktop software. Just pick a video and watch the background disappear. Powered by on-device intelligence, every cut-out happens privately on your device — your videos never leave your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Erase the background from any video automatically • Drop your subject onto a solid color, a smooth gradient, or your own photo • Choose from ready-made scene backgrounds • Crop your video into clean shapes • Frame and reposition your subject exactly how you want with keyframes • Scrub the timeline to fine-tune every moment • Export in high quality, ready to share anywhere EXPORT WITH A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND Need your subject with no background at all? Export a true transparent video and layer it into your own projects, edits, and reels — perfect for creators, social media, and presentations. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked. SIMPLE AND FAST Built to be effortless — bring in a video, get a clean result, and share it in minutes. --- Magic Video Eraser Premium unlocks unlimited exports, transparent video export, and the full set of styles and tools. • Subscriptions: Weekly or Yearly • Yearly includes a free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/privacy.html

Screenshots

Green Screen4 screens
Magic Video Background Eraser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Video Background Eraser at 100% against Green Screen's 33%. Magic Video Background Eraser also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Green Screen's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 72) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Green Screen sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Magic Video Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Video Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green Screen has 1.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Green Screen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Video Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Green Screen ships an update every 5 days, Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Green Screen versus Magic Video Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreen ScreenMagic Video Background Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav KhakhulinAlan Cushway

Customer experience

Green Screen

All ratings1,134 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.4%

Magic Video Background Eraser

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Green Screen

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Magic Video Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Green Screen

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium with Discount$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium with Discount$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$59.99
  • Premium with Discount$59.99
2 purchases

Magic Video Background Eraser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Green Screen free?
Green Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Video Background Eraser free?
Magic Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Green Screen or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Magic Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Green Screen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Magic Video Background Eraser averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.
Do Green Screen or Magic Video Background Eraser have ads?
Neither Green Screen nor Magic Video Background Eraser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Green Screen or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Green Screen ships an update every 5 days, and Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. Most recently, Green Screen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Video Background Eraser on October 25, 2026.

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