Comparison

Magic Video Background Eraser vs BetterSee

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

Head to head
About

Magic Video Background Eraser

Effortlessly remove video backgrounds with AI, no green screen needed. Replace backgrounds with colors, photos, or gradients. Export transparent videos for creative projects.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Replace with custom backgrounds
  • Export transparent videos
  • On-device processing
  • Keyframe repositioning
  • Timeline scrubbing
Features
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Remove the background from any video — no green screen, right on your iPhone or iPad. Magic Video Eraser cuts the subject out of your clip in seconds and lets you drop in any background you want. No studio, no editing skills, no desktop software. Just pick a video and watch the background disappear. Powered by on-device intelligence, every cut-out happens privately on your device — your videos never leave your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Erase the background from any video automatically • Drop your subject onto a solid color, a smooth gradient, or your own photo • Choose from ready-made scene backgrounds • Crop your video into clean shapes • Frame and reposition your subject exactly how you want with keyframes • Scrub the timeline to fine-tune every moment • Export in high quality, ready to share anywhere EXPORT WITH A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND Need your subject with no background at all? Export a true transparent video and layer it into your own projects, edits, and reels — perfect for creators, social media, and presentations. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked. SIMPLE AND FAST Built to be effortless — bring in a video, get a clean result, and share it in minutes. --- Magic Video Eraser Premium unlocks unlimited exports, transparent video export, and the full set of styles and tools. • Subscriptions: Weekly or Yearly • Yearly includes a free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Use: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magicVideoEraser/privacy.html

About

BetterSee

Features
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BetterSee is an ad-free, minimalist app for watching iCSee and Xiongmai IP cameras — on your home Wi-Fi or from anywhere with Cloud ID. Open a camera and you get live video, tap-to-look PTZ, and a day of SD-card recordings you can scrub through. No ads. No junk. Just a clearer view of home. WATCH LIVE • Live video over your local network (RTSP) or remotely via Cloud ID • Fast dashboard with stills while streams open • Switch quality when you need a lighter stream • Landscape immersive view that keeps PTZ on screen CONTROL THE CAMERA • Tap a point on the video to look that way • Hold the on-screen stick to pan, plus zoom in and out • Recall presets, start a cruise, or zoom toward an area • Works with PTZ-capable Xiongmai / iCSee cameras PLAY BACK WHAT YOU MISSED • Scrub a full day of footage from the camera’s SD card • Jump by day, filter motion or alarm clips, and change playback speed • We do not keep a BetterSee cloud DVR — recordings stay on your camera SHARE THE HOUSEHOLD • Cameras belong to a household, not a single login • Invite family by email; members can watch, owners manage • Group cameras into rooms (kitchen, yard, garage) • Find cameras on Wi-Fi or add them with a Cloud ID BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY • No ads, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers • English, Portuguese, and Spanish • Light, dark, or system appearance • Encrypted camera passwords; account security with 2FA and passkeys COMPATIBILITY BetterSee is built for households that already use iCSee or Xiongmai cameras (Cloud ID / serial, local RTSP, and NETIP PTZ). It is an independent app and is not affiliated with iCSee, Xiongmai, or JFTech. SUBSCRIPTIONS BetterSee is free to try for 14 days on your first household. After the trial, an auto-renewable annual subscription is required to keep watching. • Standard — $19.90 per year: full access for one household you own • Premium — $39.90 per year: full access for unlimited households you own Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy policy: https://bettersee.app/privacy Support: hello@bettersee.app

Screenshots

Magic Video Background Eraser3 screens
BetterSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Video Background Eraser at every 2 days against BetterSee's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Magic Video Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BetterSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Video Background Eraser ships an update every 2 days, BetterSee every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Magic Video Background Eraser versus BetterSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Video Background EraserBetterSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan CushwayGustavo Paiva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Video Background Eraser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

BetterSee

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Annual$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Video Background Eraser free?
Magic Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterSee free?
BetterSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Video Background Eraser or BetterSee have ads?
Neither Magic Video Background Eraser nor BetterSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Video Background Eraser or BetterSee?
Magic Video Background Eraser ships an update every 2 days, and BetterSee every 8 days. Most recently, Magic Video Background Eraser was updated on October 8, 2026 and BetterSee on October 2, 2026.

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