Comparison

Background Eraser vs Magic Video Background 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 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

Screenshots

Background Eraser4 screens
Magic Video Background Eraser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic Video Background Eraser at freemium against Background Eraser's subscription. Magic Video Background Eraser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Background Eraser's advantage is ratings volume (134K vs 72). On price, rating, 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 Magic Video Background Eraser sells 2 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 Video Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Eraser has 134K ratings behind it against 72, 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 100% of Magic Video Background Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Background Eraser versus Magic Video Background Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground EraserMagic Video Background Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134K ratings)4.7 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNWOONG JANGAlan Cushway

Customer experience

Background Eraser

All ratings134,206 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,409 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative20.3%

Magic Video Background Eraser

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Magic Video Background Eraser

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

Magic Video Background Eraser

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

Questions

Is Background Eraser free?
Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Video Background Eraser free?
Magic Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Magic Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Background Eraser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Magic Video Background Eraser averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.
Do Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser have ads?
Background Eraser shows ads; Magic Video Background Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser or Magic Video Background Eraser?
Background Eraser ships an update every 4 days, and Magic Video Background Eraser every 2 days. Most recently, Background Eraser was updated on October 27, 2026 and Magic Video Background Eraser on October 25, 2026.

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