Comparison

Background Remover vs ZeroBG

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

Head to head
About

Background Remover

Easily create transparent PNGs or replace photo backgrounds with AI-powered cutouts. Remove unwanted objects and place subjects onto new scenes for professional product photos, portraits, and social media content.

Highlights
  • AI-powered background removal
  • Object deletion
  • Transparent PNG export
  • Customizable background scenes
  • Shadow and lighting matching
  • Edge and hair refinement
Features
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Create transparent PNGs or swap in new backgrounds in seconds. Get smart AI cutouts, delete unwanted objects, and drop your subject onto studio, office, color, or custom scenes—perfect for product photos, portraits, listings, and social posts. What you can do * Remove or replace backgrounds (studio, office, blur, solid colors, gradients, or your own image) * Transparent PNG export for shops, resumes, and profiles * Object delete/cleanup to remove distractions * Shadow & lighting match so subjects feel natural in new scenes * Edge & hair handling to avoid halos and jagged lines * High-resolution output and a fast, batch-friendly flow How it works 1. Import your photo. 2. Auto cutout isolates the subject instantly. 3. Refine with erase/restore, edge tools, and object delete. 4. Replace background with presets (studio/office/blur/color/gradient) or add your own image. 5. Export as transparent PNG or save the composite. Built for creators & teams * Sellers & marketers: consistent product photos for marketplaces * Designers & editors: quick composites for ads and mockups * Social & profiles: polished visuals without a studio Why it’s better * Accurate segmentation: handles hair and fine edges * Natural composites: shadow/lighting adjustment for realism * Speed & control: quick previews, simple tools, clean results Tips for best results * Use even lighting and keep the subject fully in frame. * For products, shoot against simple backgrounds. * Match background tone to the subject for realistic results. Privacy
No face data is retained on our servers.
Face data is not shared with third parties except for processing via the AI API, which does not store face data permanently. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/backgrounddio/privacy-policy

About

ZeroBG

Features
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ZeroBG removes photo backgrounds in one tap. Built for portraits, product photos, and social images—fast, simple, and easy to use on iPhone and iPad. FEATURES • Background remover with a clean, focused workflow • Import from Photos or capture with Camera • Save and Share your result • Token-based processing for reliable service • Optional rewarded ads to earn more tokens • Light, Dark, and System appearance • Wide language support in Settings PERFECT FOR Profile photos, marketplace listings, stickers, thumbnails, and quick edits before posting online. HOW TO USE Select a photo → Start process → Share or save your cutout. Your images are processed to deliver the background removal result. Camera and photo library access are requested only when you choose a photo. Download ZeroBG and create transparent-style cutouts in seconds.

Screenshots

Background Remover4 screens
ZeroBG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZeroBG at none against Background Remover's 2. ZeroBG also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Background Remover's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Remover sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ZeroBG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Background Remover versus ZeroBG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground RemoverZeroBG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa Utku CoskunOmer Faruk Yavuz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Background Remover

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
None

ZeroBG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Background Remover free?
Background Remover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZeroBG free?
ZeroBG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Background Remover or ZeroBG have ads?
ZeroBG shows ads; Background Remover does not.

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