Comparison

Text Behind Me vs Background Pro

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

Head to head
About

Text Behind Me

Effortlessly place text behind subjects in your photos to create a unique depth effect. The app automatically detects people, pets, and objects, allowing you to style and position your text with simple gestures. Enjoy a private, on-device editing experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic subject detection
  • Text styling and positioning
  • On-device processing
  • Watermark removal (premium)
  • Full resolution export (premium)
Features
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Text Behind Me makes your photos look like magic: your words appear BEHIND the subject, creating a striking sense of depth — the effect you've seen all over Instagram and TikTok. Just pick a photo, type your text, and the subject is detected automatically. No manual masking, no complicated tools. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Works with people, pets, and objects — on-device subject detection • Tap the text to edit; drag to move, pinch to resize, twist to rotate • Style your text: outline, gradient fill, opacity, letter spacing, fonts, colors • Clean, modern design that stays out of your way • Everything happens on your device — your photos never leave your phone GO PREMIUM • Remove the watermark • Export at your photo's full, original resolution • One-time purchase — yours forever, no subscription Turn any photo into a share-worthy, layered masterpiece. Privacy Policy: https://www.yingtaog.com/app/textbehindme/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.yingtaog.com/app/textbehindme/terms-of-use.html Got questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at: textbehindme@gmail.com

About

Background Pro

Features
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Meet Background Pro — your shortcut to “how did you edit that?!” photos. Swap backgrounds, drop text behind you, and glow up your pics in seconds. No tutorials. No drama. Just clean, scroll-stopping results. WHO IT’S FOR • Beginners who want pro vibes fast • Creators making posts, stories, thumbnails • Sellers crafting studio-clean product shots • Anyone upgrading headshots and profile pics DO MORE IN MINUTES • One-tap cutout — sharp edges, hair retained • Background swap — solid, gradient, or themed scenes • Text front or BEHIND the subject for instant depth • Style it — outline/stroke, shadow, blur, spacing, alignment • Manual refine — erase/restore with adjustable brushes • Natural look — realistic drop shadow + background blur • Export fast — high quality ready for social and shops POPULAR USES • Clean profile photo • Product on white/gradient • Story/poster with bold type • Travel edit: beach, city, office HOW IT WORKS 1. Import a photo 2. Auto-remove background (tweak if you like) 3. Pick a background or keep it clean 4. Add and style your text (front or behind) 5. Export. Share. Done. WHY IT SLAPS • Zero learning curve — just tap and go • Modern UI — fast, simple, no clutter • Pro results — without pro hours PRICING Try everything free for 7 days. Prefer to commit? Save 80% with the yearly plan. Questions or ideas? We’re listening — open Settings → take the contact info and drop us a note. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text Behind Me4 screens
Background Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Text Behind Me and Background Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Text Behind Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Background Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Text Behind Me versus Background Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Behind MeBackground Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYingtao GuoSalah-eddine KABLY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text Behind Me

One-time1
  • Premium Membership$1.99
3 purchases

Background Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Text Behind Me free?
Text Behind Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Pro free?
Background Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Behind Me or Background Pro have ads?
Neither Text Behind Me nor Background Pro shows ads.

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