Comparison

Background Eraser vs Magic Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Background Eraser

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
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This app helps to remove the background of any picture of yours and maintain transparency with just few taps. Just touch where you want to remove. "Target" function removes the area of similar color automatically. The image which one maintaining transparency background can be used with other apps ex) Keynote. Pages, etc. #Cut Out Tools – Cut images (Zoom in to work for fine pixel-level accuracy) ___#Erase/Restore : Erase/Restore the area you touched ___#Target Area Auto remove tool (Area/Color) : Remove similar color area automatically ___#Reverse tool : Reverse removed area #Crop – Crop your photos with 15 different presets feature quickly and easily. #Adjust Effect - 9 ADJUSTMENT tools (Smooth, brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, highlights, shadows, temperature, vignette) **”Smooth” - Smoothing image edge #Add Background Photo - Remove & Change your photo background #Full Resolution - Selecting size of output picture (HQ 3264 x 3264 pixel , Normal 1600 x 1600 pixel, LQ 800 x 600 pixel) #PNG/ JPEG File Selection - Selecting size of output picture (PNG_transparent background,JPEG_white background) #Share Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mail, Other Apps Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/noonus-ltd/terms-condition Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/noonus-ltd/privacy-policy SUBSCRIPTION INFO: • Subscription for Background Eraser for full access to all features. • Subscription length: 12 months. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

About

Magic Eraser

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to easily remove unwanted objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, and generate new visuals. It offers a suite of tools for creative editing, from object replacement to applying artistic filters, all within a single, user-friendly application.

Highlights
  • Object removal
  • Background eraser
  • Photo enhancer
  • Canvas expander
  • Object replacer
  • AI image generator
  • AI filters
Features
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Magic Eraser is your all-in-one AI photo editing app that helps you easily remove objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, expand canvas, replace elements, generate new images, apply creative AI filters, and perform basic edits — all in a single app. Just choose the tool you need, then select your photo — let the AI handle the rest! ------ How it works 1. Choose a feature: Object removal, Background eraser, Quality enhancer, Canvas expander, Object replacement, AI image generator, AI filter, or Basic editor. 2. Select a photo from your gallery or take a new one with your camera. 3. Let the AI process and make adjustments if needed. 4. Save or share the edited image instantly. ------ Key Features • Object Remover – Remove people, text, stickers, and unwanted details. • Background Eraser – Easily cut out and replace the background. • Photo Enhancer – Sharpen blurry images and enhance quality up to 5K. • Canvas Expander – Extend images in any direction with smart AI fill. • Object Replacer – Select an area and describe what you want to appear instead. • AI Image Generator – Enter text prompts and let AI create impressive visuals. • AI Filters – Transform your selfies into anime, digital art, game characters, and more. • Basic Editor – Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, crop images, and apply filters. ------ Perfect for • Content creators and social media users • Small business owners and online sellers • Anyone who wants quick, easy, high-quality photo editing ------ Download Now Magic Eraser brings professional-level photo editing tools right to your fingertips. No complicated tools or experience needed — just select a feature and let the AI do the rest. Download Magic Eraser today and discover what your photos can truly become. ------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Background Eraser4 screens
Magic Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic Eraser at free with in-app purchases against Background Eraser's subscription. Magic Eraser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). Background Eraser's advantage is ratings volume (134K vs 9.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Magic Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 134K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Background Eraser's written reviews are positive against 89% of Magic Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, Magic Eraser weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Background Eraser versus Magic Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground EraserMagic Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134K ratings)4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews89.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134K — better9.6K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNWOONG JANGCreatix Technology Global Limited

Customer experience

Background Eraser

All ratings134,011 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,405 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative20.2%

Magic Eraser

All ratings9,564 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews983 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Background Eraser

From 134K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Magic Eraser

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Effective at removing watermarks
  • 🎨 Excellent editing features
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 🔥 Surprisingly powerful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't always remove watermarks completely
  • 🤖 AI-generated results can be inconsistent
  • 💰 Subscription model is confusing
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
  • 🔌 Occasional crashes or performance issues

Bugs and requests

Background Eraser

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Magic Eraser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Watermark removal sometimes leaves behind artifacts
  • AI-generated images can distort facial features
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for video watermark removal
  • Improve AI-based object removal accuracy
  • Provide more granular control over editing tools
  • Introduce a more transparent and user-friendly subscription model
  • Enhance customer support and communication

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Background Eraser

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove AD & remove watermark$9.99
10 purchases

Magic Eraser

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$199.99

Questions

Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Eraser free?
Magic Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Background Eraser or Magic Eraser?
Magic Eraser is rated higher. Background Eraser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Magic Eraser averages 4.8 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Background Eraser or Magic Eraser have ads?
Both Background Eraser and Magic Eraser show ads.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser or Magic Eraser?
Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, and Magic Eraser weekly. Most recently, Background Eraser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Magic Eraser on September 24, 2026.

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