Comparison

PicRemoval vs RemoveBG

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

Head to head
About

PicRemoval

Features
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PicRemoval is a powerful remove and changing background of image application, where you can easily remove background and enjoy the beauty of pictures 【Picture Editing】 Supports one-click selection and editing of pictures, supports angle editing, picture cropping, and size conversion, without editing in the album in advance 【Precise Remove Background】 Intelligently and accurately identify the subject in the picture to complete one-click remove background, with precise edges and hair clearly visible, and supports cutout to adjust the cutout area 【Change Background】 Rich background materials, support for adding custom background materials to albums, perfect picture fusion effect, you can change the background with one click and punch in "Tourist Attractions", and you can create beautiful picture works with one click 【Merchant Assistant】 Help merchants easily realize product cutouts, change different backgrounds to highlight product highlights, and make products more popular 【Subscription】 1. Subscription service: PicArts VIP has four levels Weekly renewal, monthly renewal, yearly renewal, permanent subscription 2. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 3. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period4. Close the service: You can enter "Settings" on the iPhone -> enter 'iTunes Store and App Store'-->Click on "Apple ID" and select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe" to manage the automatic subscription service, if you need to cancel, please close it 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle Just close it, no fee will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration Terms of use: https://github.com/wuhanggirl/coder.github.io/wiki/PicRemoval-Termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://github.com/wuhanggirl/coder.github.io/wiki/PicRemoval-Policy 【Disclaimer】 This APP is a tool application and does not take any responsibility for the final use of the user's exported images

About

RemoveBG

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Remove Background – AI Cutout Remove any background in seconds — no skills needed, no complicated tools. Just pick a photo and let our AI handle the rest with clean, precise results every time. WHY MILLIONS CHOOSE US Whether you're editing a profile photo, creating content, or just having fun with your pictures, our app makes it effortless. Point, tap, done. POWERFUL FEATURES AI Background Removal Get salon-quality cutouts in seconds. Our AI detects edges with precision — from hair strands to complex shapes. Color Fill Tool Replace your background with any solid color. Perfect for clean product shots, portraits, and social media posts. Custom Photo Backgrounds Place your subject in front of any photo from your library. New scene, same you. Move & Reposition Fine-tune placement and sizing until every detail looks exactly how you want it. High Resolution Export Save your edits in full quality, ready to share or print. FREE TO USE Remove backgrounds for free by watching a short ad. Want an interruption-free experience? Upgrade to premium and enjoy unlimited edits with no ads. Download free and start creating today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PicRemoval4 screens
RemoveBG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PicRemoval at every 4 days against RemoveBG's every 9 months. RemoveBG's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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. PicRemoval sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and RemoveBG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicRemoval ships an update every 4 days, RemoveBG every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PicRemoval versus RemoveBG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicRemovalRemoveBG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB44 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer兰芳 张Muhammed Emir Kucukosman

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PicRemoval

Subscriptions3
  • PicRemoval Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • PicRemoval Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • PicRemoval Premium Annually$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PicRemoval Premium LifeTime$59.99
2 purchases

RemoveBG

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PicRemoval free?
PicRemoval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemoveBG free?
RemoveBG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PicRemoval or RemoveBG have ads?
Both PicRemoval and RemoveBG show ads.
Which is updated more often, PicRemoval or RemoveBG?
PicRemoval ships an update every 4 days, and RemoveBG every 9 months. Most recently, PicRemoval was updated on September 2, 2026 and RemoveBG on September 30, 2026.

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