Comparison

Background Eraser vs Remove BG

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 intelligent AI tools. Easily edit images with precision, adjust effects, and add new backgrounds. Save your creations in high resolution and share them across social media platforms.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Precision editing tools
  • Image adjustment effects
  • Add custom backgrounds
  • High-resolution output
  • Easy sharing
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

Remove BG

Features
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Turn any photo into a sharp, clean image in seconds. Remove BG: Background Remover uses advanced AI to detect edges, erase backgrounds, and preserve fine details — so you can create transparent PNGs, professional product photos, social media visuals, and more. Your privacy comes first. All background removal is processed securely on your device — no images are ever uploaded to servers or external services. Just select an image from your gallery or camera, and let BG Remover automatically remove the background for you — quick, easy, and accurate. Why Remove BG? One-Tap Background Removal — AI-driven auto mode to instantly remove backgrounds Background Replacement — swap the removed background with solid colors, gradients, or custom images High-Resolution Output — export as PNG, JPG, or WebP with no watermark Quick Save & Share — save and share your edited images instantly Use Cases Create eye-catching social media posts Design thumbnails, profile pictures, and banners Clean up cluttered personal photos Generate stickers, ads, or promotional graphics Subscription & Pricing BG Remover is free to download and use with basic tools. Unlock premium features — unlimited background removal, high-resolution export, no ads— via subscription Privacy & Support We care deeply about your privacy. All background removal happens on-device, and your photos are never uploaded or stored externally. Privacy Policy: https://globalaxiomtechnologies.com/privacy-policy-bgremover.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Premium features require a subscription after the free trial. Choose yearly or monthly plans for unlimited access to all features and ad free usage

Screenshots

Background Eraser4 screens
Remove BG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Remove BG at 13.0 against Background Eraser's 17.0. 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 Remove BG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Background Eraser versus Remove BG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground EraserRemove BG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings134K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNWOONG JANGSarun A K

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

Remove BG

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

Remove BG

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remove BG free?
Remove BG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Background Eraser or Remove BG have ads?
Both Background Eraser and Remove BG show ads.

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