Comparison

Background Pro vs CodecAudit

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

Head to head
About

Background Pro

Features
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Meet Background Pro β€” your shortcut to β€œhow 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 β€’ Beginners who want pro vibes fast β€’ Creators making posts, stories, thumbnails β€’ Sellers crafting studio-clean product shots β€’ Anyone upgrading headshots and profile pics DO MORE IN MINUTES β€’ One-tap cutout β€” sharp edges, hair retained β€’ Background swap β€” solid, gradient, or themed scenes β€’ Text front or BEHIND the subject for instant depth β€’ Style it β€” outline/stroke, shadow, blur, spacing, alignment β€’ Manual refine β€” erase/restore with adjustable brushes β€’ Natural look β€” realistic drop shadow + background blur β€’ Export fast β€” high quality ready for social and shops POPULAR USES β€’ Clean profile photo β€’ Product on white/gradient β€’ Story/poster with bold type β€’ 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 β€’ Zero learning curve β€” just tap and go β€’ Modern UI β€” fast, simple, no clutter β€’ Pro results β€” 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 β€” open Settings β†’ take the contact info and drop us a note. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CodecAudit

Features
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Instantly view the technical DNA of any media file on your device. CodecAudit is the professional-grade inspector for video, audio, and image metadata. Whether you are a video editor verifying a master deliverable, a photographer checking lens settings, or a developer debugging media playback, CodecAudit provides the granular data you need in seconds. ### WHY CHOOSE CODECAUDIT? PRO VIDEO SPECS: Deep-dive into codecs (HEVC, ProRes, H.264), resolution, frame rates, bit depth, and profile levels. COLOR & HDR: Verify HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), color primaries, and transfer characteristics. AUDIO AUDIT: Inspect sample rates, channel layouts (including Spatial Audio), and bitrates across all tracks. EXIF & GPS: Access complete photo metadataβ€”shutter speed, ISO, aperture, lens model, and exact GPS location. INSTANT REPORTS: Generate and share detailed text summaries of any file with a single tap. ### KEY FEATURES: Analyze Anything: Support for MP4, MKV, MOV, WAV, JPG, RAW, and more. Subtitle Inspector: View language tags, formats, and SDH/CC flags. Built-in Player: Quick-look playback to verify content alongside data. Recent History: Quickly jump back into previously analyzed files. Built for creators, by creators. Get the full story behind every pixel and byte.

Screenshots

Background Pro4 screens
CodecAudit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Background Pro at Free against CodecAudit's $0.99. Background Pro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Background Pro is free to download; CodecAudit costs $0.99 up front. Background Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CodecAudit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Background Pro versus CodecAudit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground ProCodecAudit
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size149 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalah-eddine KABLYJames Trujillo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Background Pro

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

CodecAudit

One-time1
  • CodecAudit Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Background Pro free?
Background Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodecAudit free?
CodecAudit costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Background Pro or CodecAudit have ads?
Neither Background Pro nor CodecAudit shows ads.

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