Comparison

Background Eraser vs Erase Background

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

Erase Background

Effortlessly remove or replace photo backgrounds with a single tap. Enhance your images with editing tools and customizable templates for professional results. Perfect for content creators, social media users, and product showcases.

Highlights
  • One-tap background removal
  • Customizable templates
  • Import or snap photos
  • Lightweight photo editor
  • Custom backgrounds
  • High-resolution export
Features
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Messy backgrounds? Not anymore. Say goodbye to distracting clutter and hello to clean, professional photos - all from your phone. With our smart Background Eraser, you can remove or replace any background in seconds. Whether you're creating content, editing profile pics, or building a product catalog - it’s fast, simple, and stunning. Key features include: One-Tap Background Remover - Erase backgrounds instantly and make them transparent or swap in any scene you like - no skills needed. Customizable Templates - Choose from a wide selection of ready-made templates to speed up your creative process. Import or Snap a Photo - Upload from your gallery or take a new picture right in the app. Lightweight Photo Editor - Crop, adjust brightness, contrast, and more - polish your photos in seconds. Custom Backgrounds - Add solid colors, blur effects, or import your own images to create the perfect look. High-Resolution Export & Sharing - Save the final image in full quality or share it directly on social media. Fast & Intuitive Experience - No complicated menus. Just import, tap, edit, and go. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Premium Subscription Includes: • Unlimited background removals • High-quality image processing • After 2 free background removals, Premium is required. • Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. • Manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings. • Pricing may vary by region. • Unused free trial time is forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://it-cheafs.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://it-cheafs.org/terms

Screenshots

Background Eraser4 screens
Erase Background4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Background Eraser at 4.5 against Erase Background's 1.0. Background Eraser also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (134K vs 1). Erase Background's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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. Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Erase Background sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 134K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, Erase Background every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Background Eraser versus Erase Background: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground EraserErase Background
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings134K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNWOONG JANGAnton Dranitski

Customer experience

Background Eraser

All ratings134,206 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,407 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative20.2%

Erase Background

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Erase Background

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Background Eraser

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

Erase Background

Subscriptions2
  • Eraser's Premium Access$1.997 Days
  • Eraser's Premium Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Erase Background free?
Erase Background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Background Eraser or Erase Background?
Background Eraser is rated higher. Background Eraser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Erase Background averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Background Eraser or Erase Background have ads?
Both Background Eraser and Erase Background show ads.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser or Erase Background?
Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, and Erase Background every 5 weeks. Most recently, Background Eraser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Erase Background on October 9, 2026.

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