Comparison

Background Text vs Cyberpunk Glow

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI foreground recognition
  • Intelligent layer separation
  • Curved and gradient text
  • Customizable stroke and shadow effects
  • Background replacement
  • Project saving and management
Features
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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/

About

Cyberpunk Glow

Features
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Cyberpunk Glow is a minimal neon display tool for live events, desk setups, creators, and anyone who wants a clean glowing screen without ads. Use it as a full-screen ambient light, a cyber pixel matrix, a scrolling neon marquee, an audio-reactive visualizer, or a nearby-device mosaic display. The interface stays out of the way so the screen can become the visual object. Key features: • Full-screen ambient light with smooth color and brightness controls • Neon pixel matrix with brush, eraser, fill, eyedropper, grid controls, and local saves • Text marquee and handwriting marquee with glow, speed, spacing, breathing, glitch, and strobe options • Audio-reactive visuals that analyze microphone rhythm and frequency on device • Mosaic mode for local-network multi-device screen slices • PNG, GIF, and MP4 export • No ads and no third-party tracking SDKs Glow Pro unlocks advanced creation and export tools, including HDR Boost on supported displays, 120Hz mode on compatible devices, high-density pixel grids, custom colors, unlimited local works, handwriting marquee, advanced effects, Audio-Reactive, Mosaic Host, GIF/MP4 export, and high-resolution export. Safety notes: Some visual effects can be bright or include flashing. Strobe is disabled by default and requires confirmation. Do not use flashing effects around people who may be sensitive to flashing lights. HDR Boost, 120Hz, and brightness output depend on the device and system conditions. Mosaic mode uses nearby local-network connections and visual alignment can vary by device placement and network conditions. Privacy Policy: https://harrysxu.github.io/app_pages/CyberpunkGlow/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://harrysxu.github.io/app_pages/CyberpunkGlow/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Background Text4 screens
Cyberpunk Glow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cyberpunk Glow at none against Background Text's shown. Background Text's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Background Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cyberpunk Glow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Text ships an update every 10 days, Cyberpunk Glow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Background Text versus Cyberpunk Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground TextCyberpunk Glow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小虎 周晓龙 徐

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Background Text

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Member$14.99
3 purchases

Cyberpunk Glow

Subscriptions2
  • Glow Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Glow Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glow Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Background Text free?
Background Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyberpunk Glow free?
Cyberpunk Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Background Text or Cyberpunk Glow have ads?
Background Text shows ads; Cyberpunk Glow does not.
Which is updated more often, Background Text or Cyberpunk Glow?
Background Text ships an update every 10 days, and Cyberpunk Glow every 2 months. Most recently, Background Text was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cyberpunk Glow on October 24, 2026.

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