Comparison

Backdrop vs BG Studio

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

Head to head
About

Backdrop

Discover unique, AI-generated wallpapers daily. Personalize your device with backgrounds tailored to your interests. Automate daily refreshes to keep your phone looking vibrant and dynamic.

Highlights
  • AI-generated wallpapers
  • Daily wallpaper refresh
  • Personalized backgrounds
  • Automation options
  • Access to historical wallpapers
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Backdrop is an AI wallpaper generator that creates custom wallpapers for your iPhone, personalized around your interests. Describe what you want, optionally add a photo as a visual reference, or remix a wallpaper you discover. Save your favorites and browse past creations anytime. With Backdrop Pro, you get a new personalized wallpaper every day. Set up an Apple Shortcuts automation once, choose a time, and your iPhone can apply each new wallpaper automatically—without opening Backdrop or saving it manually. Browse the global daily wallpaper and public gallery for free. Upgrade to Backdrop Pro for $3.99/month to unlock personalized daily wallpapers and 15 credits each month for your own creations. Questions or feedback? Email support@getbackdrop.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BG Studio

Features
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BG Studio is your AI-powered background remover for iPhone and iPad. Remove backgrounds professionally with a single tap. REMOVE BACKGROUNDS Upload a photo and the AI automatically detects the main subject and removes the background with pixel-perfect precision. The result is saved as a transparent PNG – ready for any use. CREATE AI BACKGROUNDS Describe your ideal background in your own words – for example "sunny beach", "modern office" or "mystic forest" – and the AI generates it for you. Perfect for product photos, social media content, and creative projects. PROFESSIONAL EXPORT Export your images in full resolution as transparent PNG or share them directly from the app. GALLERY All edited images are automatically saved – your photos remain safe even after an app update. FREEMIUM 6 free tries to get started. Continue with credits or a Pro subscription for unlimited use. CONTACT Email: service@techpirat.de Phone: +49 211 41849683 This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backdrop3 screens
BG Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backdrop at none against BG Studio's shown. BG Studio's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Backdrop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and BG Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backdrop ships an update every 3 days, BG Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backdrop versus BG Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackdropBG Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel StrattonJORG BALTERS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backdrop

Subscriptions1
  • Backdrop Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
3 purchases

BG Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 background removals$6.99

Questions

Is Backdrop free?
Backdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BG Studio free?
BG Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backdrop or BG Studio have ads?
BG Studio shows ads; Backdrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Backdrop or BG Studio?
Backdrop ships an update every 3 days, and BG Studio every 5 days. Most recently, Backdrop was updated on October 4, 2026 and BG Studio on October 3, 2026.

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