# ProKnockOut vs BG Remover Background Editor

The clearest difference is ads: BG Remover Background Editor at none against ProKnockOut's shown. ProKnockOut's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 3) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProKnockOut sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BG Remover Background Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ProKnockOut against 4.7 for BG Remover Background Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProKnockOut has 74K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ProKnockOut's written reviews are positive against 50% of BG Remover Background Editor's.

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, BG Remover Background Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProKnockOut | BG Remover Background Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-remover-background-editor/id1606683686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RETOUCH AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778639908) | [UV TECHSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562078881) |

## What reviewers say

### ProKnockOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061)

This AI-powered photo editor offers powerful tools for background removal, object erasing, and creative composition. Easily create professional images with features like AI image generation, magic erasing, and ID photo creation.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Object and person erasing, Photo cutout and composition, AI image generation, ID photo creation, Creative filters and effects

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP-Flash sale | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP-Flash sale | $5.99 | per month |
| Semiannually VIP Membership | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly VIP Membership | $26.99 | per year |
| Save HD Image Once | $0.99 | one-time |
| Universal unlock 1 time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Pics In High Resolution | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative AI tools
- 🤩 Excellent photo editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Unreliable tool functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Saved drafts disappearing
- AI tools not working as expected
- Subscription issues and double charging

**Requested features**

- Undo button for editing
- Improved transparency handling
- More intuitive sticker/layer management
- Better communication from developers


### BG Remover Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-remover-background-editor/id1606683686)

Effortlessly remove and change photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Enhance images, add custom backgrounds, text, and stickers. Get transparent or white background versions of your photos for easy graphic design use.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, AI background suggestions, Transparent/white background export, Custom background addition, Artistic effects and filters, Text and sticker overlays, Studio blur effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $10.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProKnockOut free?

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

### Is BG Remover Background Editor free?

BG Remover Background Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProKnockOut or BG Remover Background Editor?

BG Remover Background Editor is rated higher. ProKnockOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while BG Remover Background Editor averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do ProKnockOut or BG Remover Background Editor have ads?

ProKnockOut shows ads; BG Remover Background Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProKnockOut or BG Remover Background Editor?

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, and BG Remover Background Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProKnockOut was updated on November 7, 2026 and BG Remover Background Editor on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*