# Background Eraser vs Photo Eraser

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Eraser at free with in-app purchases against Background Eraser's subscription. Photo Eraser also leads on chart position (#122 vs unranked). Background Eraser's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Photo Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Background Eraser against 4.6 for Photo Eraser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 134K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 42% of Photo Eraser's.

Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Eraser | Photo Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-ai-remove/id815072622/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 328 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUNWOONG JANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/515224445) | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-ai-remove/id815072622)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from your photos with AI-powered tools. Maintain transparency, fine-tune edges, and add new backgrounds. Export in high resolution and various formats.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Transparency maintenance, Fine pixel-level accuracy, Erase/Restore tool, Crop with presets, Adjust image effects, Add new backgrounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove AD & remove watermark | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for editing photos
- 💡 Allows custom backgrounds
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 👍 Useful for digital scrapbooking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when saving edited photos
- 🔒 Forced to follow social media for full access
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 🐛 Eraser tool can be inaccurate
- 🐛 Leaves pixelated edges after background removal

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit ad screen
- Losing progress when switching apps
- Inconsistent background removal quality
- Paid version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more background options
- Improve accuracy of eraser tool
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow importing custom backgrounds
- Add tutorial or guidance for new users


### Photo Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, people, or background clutter from your photos. This AI-powered tool reconstructs the background seamlessly, making edits invisible. Enhance, transform, and perfect your images with advanced editing features.

**Highlights:** AI object removal, Background reconstruction, Line and cable removal, AI image expansion, AI object transformation, Background removal, AI filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- 💯 Works well
- 🔥 Effective eraser tool
- 🆓 Free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited free usage
- 🔴 Blurry/glitchy results
- 🚫 Ads cannot be closed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Eraser tool not working as expected
- Saving issues/lost progress

**Requested features**

- More free editing options
- Improved background removal
- Ability to add/replace objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Eraser free?

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

### Is Photo Eraser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Background Eraser or Photo Eraser?

Photo Eraser is rated higher. Background Eraser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Photo Eraser averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Background Eraser or Photo Eraser have ads?

Both Background Eraser and Photo Eraser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Eraser or Photo Eraser?

Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, and Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Background Eraser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Photo Eraser on September 30, 2026.

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