Background Text vs Text Behind Image
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Background Text
Easily add text to your photos with AI-powered subject recognition. Place text precisely in front of or behind any element for professional-looking designs. Offers advanced text effects, background editing, and project management.
- AI foreground recognition
- Intelligent layer separation
- Curved and gradient text
- Customizable stroke and shadow effects
- Background replacement
- Project saving and management
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Background Text - AI Smart Photo Text Editor Use AI foreground recognition technology to add professional text effects to your photos! Background Text is the ultimate photo editing app that intelligently separates subjects from backgrounds, allowing you to precisely place text in front of or behind any element. Core Features: AI Smart Layer Management • AI automatic foreground subject recognition • Intelligent layer separation for precise text positioning • One-tap subject separation with professional results Advanced Text Effects • Curved text with customizable curvature • Linear, radial, and sweep gradient text • Adjustable stroke effects with width and color control • Shadow effects with blur and offset controls • Letter spacing and opacity adjustments • Bold style options • Background fill for enhanced readability • 3D text rotation effect • Vertical text arrangement • Free transform text • Text Eraser Professional Typography • Rich font library • Custom font upload support (Premium) Background Editing • Solid color background replacement • Gradient background replacement • Image background replacement • Professional filters Image Enhancement • Smart subject stroking • Professional edge detection • High-quality image processing Project Management • Save and manage projects • Export/import project files (.bgt format) • Undo/redo functionality Premium Features • Unlimited image saves • Custom font uploads • Background replacement • Advanced gradient effects Use Cases • Create layered photos • Make creative social content • Design unique wallpapers • Professional photography creation • Marketing material design • Social media showcase • Artistic photo editing • ID photo background changing Download Background Text now and easily create stunning visual content! Notice: The first time running the app, network permission is required to download fonts. Fonts support English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Privacy Policy: https://gabby-individual-c79.notion.site/Background-Text-Privacy-Policy-34f15855067c8025bfbfec8d9cd084e9 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Text Behind Image
Effortlessly add text behind the main subject of your photos to create a professional, layered effect. Import your image, input your desired text, and the application automatically handles the layering for a sleek, modern look.
- Place text behind photo subjects
- Create layered visual effects
- Import images easily
- Add custom text
- Sleek and modern design
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Easily place text behind the subject of your photos for a modern, layered look. Just import your image, add your text, and let the app do the work. Simple, sleek, and perfect for standout visuals. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Background Text at 5.0 against Text Behind Image's 4.0. Text Behind Image's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Background Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Text Behind Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Background Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Background Text ships an update every 10 days, Text Behind Image every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Background Text | Text Behind Image |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小虎 周 | LEAP STUDIO |
Customer experience
Background Text
Text Behind Image
In-app purchases
Background Text
- Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Member$14.99
Text Behind Image
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
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