Comparison

Background Remover vs SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes

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

Head to head
About

Background Remover

Features
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Remove the background from any photo in one tap, then fix the edges by hand and save a real transparent PNG. SHARP, FULL-RESOLUTION CUT-OUTS People, pets, products and objects are detected automatically on your iPhone. Cut-outs are made at up to 2560 px, so hair, fur and edges stay crisp, not blurry. ERASE & RESTORE BRUSH Not perfect? Paint away leftovers or bring back missing parts with an adjustable brush. Undo and redo every stroke. TRANSPARENT PNG THAT STAYS TRANSPARENT Saved images keep their transparency, so there is no white box when you paste them into another app, a design or a sticker. NEW BACKGROUNDS - Transparent, white, black or any color - Gradients, a blurred version of the original, or your own photo - Optional soft shadow and white outline for sticker-style cut-outs SIZES FOR SHOPS AND SOCIAL Original, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and 16:9, with the subject centred and padded automatically. Perfect for marketplace listings, product photos, profile pictures and stories. Hold to compare with the original at any time. Photos are processed on your device. BATCH, COPY & CAMERA - Batch: up to 50 photos with the same background and size, saved in one go (Premium) - Several subjects in one photo? Tap to keep or remove each one - Pinch to zoom while you erase for precise edges - Copy the cut-out and paste it anywhere as a sticker, or take a photo with the camera Saving needs Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) or watching a short ad for one save. Premium also removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/terms Privacy: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/privacy

About

SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes

Features
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You think clearly. You just don't always speak clearly. SpeakNote takes care of the gap. Press the switch. Talk. Done. Your voice becomes clean, readable text, with every "uh", "um", and false start automatically removed. No editing. No cleanup. No internet. Just what you actually meant to say. Everything happens on your device. No internet required. No account. No data sent anywhere. SpeakNote works on a plane, in a basement, in a meeting... Anywhere, anytime. Your words stay yours. Why SpeakNote? โ†’ Speak freely, get clean notes instantly โ†’ 100% offline, works without any connection โ†’ Zero data collection, zero servers, zero tracking โ†’ Flip the switch, start talking. That's it. Whether you're capturing ideas on the go, taking meeting notes, or just thinking out loud, SpeakNote turns your voice into something you can actually use. FREE PLAN Record up to 2 minutes per note Copy your text instantly Clean and simple, always SPEAKNOTE PREMIUM Unlimited recording time Export any note as a PDF Night mode for low light Choose your switch color One tap, no limits Unlock Premium for 4.99 per month or 34.99 per year. Try it free for 7 days. YOUR PRIVACY Your voice is processed securely and never stored. Notes stay on your device. SpeakNote. Just speak. Some features require a subscription Privacy Policy: https://cerulean-crabapple-4b9.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2f0c1b3a8f52805284a5d16fbb8178fd Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Background Remover4 screens
SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes at none against Background Remover's shown. SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Background Remover sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Remover ships an update every 13 months, SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Background Remover versus SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground RemoverSpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulius PetrusauskasEsteban Giorgetti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Background Remover

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Remover$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Remover$4.991 Year
2 purchases

SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes

Subscriptions2
  • SpeakNote+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SpeakNote+ Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Background Remover free?
Background Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes free?
SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Background Remover or SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes have ads?
Background Remover shows ads; SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Background Remover or SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes?
Background Remover ships an update every 13 months, and SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Background Remover was updated on November 9, 2026 and SpeakNote Voice to Clean Notes on November 5, 2026.

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