# Background Remover vs Change Background Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Change Background Editor at 5.0 against Background Remover's 4.5. Change Background Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Background Remover's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (28 vs 4). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Remover sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Change Background Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Change Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Remover has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Background Remover ships an update monthly, Change Background Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Remover | Change Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover-bg-editor/id6478110261/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asad Ahsan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326954499) | [HYPER IGNITION SYSTEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877121218) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-remover-bg-editor/id6478110261)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds and unwanted objects from photos using advanced AI. This tool allows for quick cutouts, background changes, and image enhancements, making professional-looking edits accessible to everyone.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Object remover tool, Customizable background changer, Image enhancement tools, Transparent PNG creation, HD photo export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Eraser Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Background Eraser Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Background Eraser Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### Change Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/change-background-editor/id6742870161)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from images to create transparent cutouts or replace them with solid colors. Enhance portraits with blur effects and fine-tune edges for professional results on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, Transparent background creation, Background blur effects, Solid color background replacement, Precise edge refinement, E-commerce and social media editing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Remover free?

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

### Is Change Background Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Background Remover or Change Background Editor?

Change Background Editor is rated higher. Background Remover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Change Background Editor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Background Remover or Change Background Editor have ads?

Background Remover shows ads; Change Background Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Background Remover or Change Background Editor?

Background Remover ships an update monthly, and Change Background Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Background Remover was updated on October 20, 2026 and Change Background Editor on October 24, 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.*