# Defaced vs Backdrop

The clearest difference is ads: Backdrop at none against Defaced's shown. Defaced's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defaced sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Backdrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Defaced ships an update every 2 days, Backdrop every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defaced | Backdrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defaced-face-filters/id6744590738/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799524637) | [Shekhar Upadhaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896171196) |

## What reviewers say

### Defaced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defaced-face-filters/id6744590738)

Apply surreal, funny, and weird augmented reality filters to your photos and videos. This app helps you create unique content to make your selfies and stories stand out, aiming to entertain and go viral with monthly filter additions.

**Highlights:** Surreal augmented reality filters, Funny and weird effects, Enhance selfies and stories, Monthly new filter additions, Create viral video content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mod Noice | $1.00 | one-time |
| So Boily | $1.00 | one-time |
| Cupping Season | $1.00 | one-time |


### Backdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backdrop-live-effects-camera/id6770320729)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backdrop Premium — Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Backdrop Premium — Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Backdrop Premium — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defaced free?

Defaced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backdrop free?

Backdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Defaced or Backdrop have ads?

Defaced shows ads; Backdrop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Defaced or Backdrop?

Defaced ships an update every 2 days, and Backdrop every 6 days. Most recently, Defaced was updated on November 5, 2026 and Backdrop on November 5, 2026.

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