Comparison

Remove Objects vs Background Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Remove Objects

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, text, or blemishes from your photos with AI-powered retouching. Enhance clarity, change backgrounds, and even swap faces to create perfect images in seconds.

Highlights
  • AI object removal
  • Background eraser
  • HD photo enhancer
  • Face swap
  • AI avatar creation
  • Skin defect retouching
Features
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Say bye-bye to passersby or unwanted objects in photos with AI-powered AI Retouch. One tap to remove objects naturally, people, text, blemishes, or anything else as if they had never existed. An unwanted object, no matter how tiny, may completely spoil your photo. But with this super easy & time-saving photo eraser, all photos will be as clean as you expect effortlessly. Try the best AI pocket app to fix all imperfections in no time! What defines imperfection? It’s up to you. - Text, caption, stickers… - Background people or even the ex you once took a photo with - Skin defects like blemishes, acne, pimple, wrinkle, dark circle - Powerlines, wires, or other wirelike objects - Traffic light, trash can, street sign - Anything you feel is ruining your photos Get Creative with AI: - HD Photo Enhancer: Enhance selfies, group shots, and even text for stunning clarity - AI Remove: Magic Auto mode to detect & remove unwanted objects automatically - AI Filters: Discover new looks for you, your friends, and pets like never before - Background Eraser: Auto change background to any color or scene in seconds - Face Swap: Swap faces with celebrities and film characters—be anyone you want - AI Avatar: Upload your selfies to create eye-catching profile avatars in various styles * Auto Object Remover Tired of dealing with photobombers or messy backgrounds? Allow us to be your trusted photo cleaner at hand. Simply brush over the unwanted objects or try the hands-free Auto mode for automatic detection & removal. Watch as all those undesired elements vanish in seconds. * AI Background Eraser Elevate your photos to new heights with pixel-level accuracy cutout. Try it to automatically change the background to any color or scene you like in seconds. With a vast selection of templates, you can transform your photos into captivating masterpieces. * Ace Retouch Editor Just take photos as you like and we’ll do the rest. Whether it's a selfie or a group shot, AI Retouch will be your ace assistant to help you erase all kinds of skin defects. Make photo magic happen and let your true radiance shine through. Now, let AI Retouch take your photo editing & object removal experience to the next level. No matter what spoils your photo, we’re always here to help you fix imperfections and achieve the most natural results. Proudly showcase your artwork to the world now. Any suggestions? We're all ears! We’ve been committed to making it a better photo retouch app. So if you have any problems or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at collageteam.feedback@gmail.com Subscription: - Annual Pro with a 3-Day Trial, cancel anytime - One Time Purchase to unlock all features permanently AI Retouch Annual Pro subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and it will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period on the $9.99 / year basis. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://inshotapp.com/terms/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://inshotapp.com/terms/privacy.pdf

About

Background Eraser

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos and videos with AI. This tool also allows for quick object removal, adding animated stickers, text, and color filters to your images.

Highlights
  • AI background removal for photos and videos
  • One-tap object removal
  • Batch processing
  • Add animated stickers
  • Add text
  • Color filters and effects
Features
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Erase the background from photos & videos automatically, in a quick, easy and intuitive way! You can also remove unwanted objects from pictures with just a single tap. Features: • Background Eraser for photos and videos • Batch processing • Remove Objects (AI-powered) • Add Animated Stickers • Add Text • Color Filters • Effects ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Remove Objects4 screens
Background Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Background Eraser at none against Remove Objects's shown. Background Eraser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Remove Objects's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Remove Objects sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Background Eraser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Remove Objects against 4.8 for Background Eraser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remove Objects has 997 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Remove Objects's written reviews are positive against 100% of Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remove Objects versus Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemove ObjectsBackground Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (997 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings997 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHANTANU PTE. LTD.NET Sigma

Customer experience

Remove Objects

All ratings997 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative15.5%

Background Eraser

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Remove Objects

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sudden black screen when using removal tool
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Video removal tool
  • More flexible image manipulation options

Background Eraser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Remove Objects

Subscriptions13
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Pic Retouch Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Pic Retouch Pro (20% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (30% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (35% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (40% OFF)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Premium$14.991 Year
  • AI Retouch Pro (Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pic Retouch Pro (Annual)$314.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pic Retouch Pro Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions3
  • Background Eraser - PRO$2.997 Days
  • Background Eraser - PRO$5.991 Month
  • Background Eraser - PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Remove Objects free?
Remove Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remove Objects or Background Eraser?
Remove Objects and Background Eraser are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 997 and 16 ratings respectively.
Do Remove Objects or Background Eraser have ads?
Remove Objects shows ads; Background Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Remove Objects or Background Eraser?
Remove Objects ships an update monthly, and Background Eraser monthly. Most recently, Remove Objects was updated on October 13, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 9, 2026.

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