Comparison

CartoonifyAI vs BG Studio

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

Head to head
About

CartoonifyAI

Features
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Cartoonify – Transform Photos into Striking Artwork! Bring your photos to life with stunning, handcrafted cartoon styles. With Cartoonify, turn your selfies, pet pictures, or favorite memories into artistic creations with just one tap! What is New in Cartoonify: Enhanced Cartoonize Functionality: Our advanced AI reliably transforms portrait photos into lifelike artistic renditions, including enchanting anime-inspired looks. Visible & Functional Credits: Enjoy seamless in-app purchase credits for a smooth creative experience. Account Management: Take full control with our new delete account featureβ€”your data, your decisions. Explore Our Signature Art Styles: Cyberpunk: Embrace futuristic neon vibes and edgy digital art. Pastoral Anime: Bring to life cheerful, pastoral cartoon scenes with a soft, playful charm vibes Pixel Art: Relive retro nostalgia with crisp, classic pixel designs. Watercolor: Enjoy the fluidity and softness of watercolor painting for a dreamy finish. Why Choose Cartoonify? One-Tap Transformation: Upload a photo and let our smart AI transform it into a work of art. Customizable Effects: Fine-tune backgrounds and cartoon styles to perfectly match your mood. Instant Sharing: Export high-quality creations directly to TikTok, Instagram, or use as your profile picture. Privacy & Control: Manage your account and data effortlessly, including the ability to delete your account at any time. Cartoonify isn’t just about filtersβ€”it reimagines your photos into timeless works of art. Whether you're an art lover, a creative spirit, or a fan of anime aesthetics, discover the magic of Cartoonify today! 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

CartoonifyAI4 screens
BG Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CartoonifyAI at none against BG Studio's shown. BG Studio's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. CartoonifyAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CartoonifyAI versus BG Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartoonifyAIBG Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYash PuriJORG BALTERS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CartoonifyAI

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$5.997 Days
One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • Premium$8.99
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 CartoonifyAI free?
CartoonifyAI 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 CartoonifyAI or BG Studio have ads?
BG Studio shows ads; CartoonifyAI does not.

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