# LikeThis vs Backdrop

The clearest difference is ads: Backdrop at none against LikeThis's shown. LikeThis's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LikeThis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

LikeThis ships an update daily, Backdrop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LikeThis | Backdrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likethis-recreate-photos/id6759606340/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprout LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879769214) | [Shekhar Upadhaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896171196) |

## What reviewers say

### LikeThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likethis-recreate-photos/id6759606340)

Easily recreate photos by using a reference image as a transparent overlay on your live camera. Perfect for capturing the exact same pose, angle, and spot as a previous shot, ensuring perfect alignment for comparisons or recreating memories.

**Highlights:** Photo overlay ghost on live camera, Outline mode for visibility, Pose and spot ideas, Self-timer, Front camera and zoom, Cropped to reference shape, Before/after slider and share card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LikeThis Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LikeThis Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| LikeThis Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| LikeThis Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | 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 LikeThis free?

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

### Is Backdrop free?

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

### Do LikeThis or Backdrop have ads?

LikeThis shows ads; Backdrop does not.

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

LikeThis ships an update daily, and Backdrop every 6 days. Most recently, LikeThis was updated on October 31, 2026 and Backdrop on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*