# ProKnockOut vs Background Eraser

The clearest difference is rating: Background Eraser at 4.8 against ProKnockOut's 4.6. Background Eraser also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 73%). ProKnockOut's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 4.7K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProKnockOut sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Background Eraser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProKnockOut has 74K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ProKnockOut's written reviews are positive against 91% of Background Eraser's.

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, Background Eraser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProKnockOut | Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-remove-bg/id1624827830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETOUCH AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778639908) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### ProKnockOut

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

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos with AI-powered tools. Create collages, ID photos, and edit images with multi-layer synthesis and a variety of filters and effects. Easily erase unwanted objects and refine details for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** One-click cutout, Batch cutout, Manual selection tools, Multi-layer composition, ID photo creation, Magic Eraser for object removal, 100+ filters and effects

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| AI Membership-Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-remove-bg/id1624827830)

Easily remove photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Create striking PNG images for products, avatars, or social media. Edit photos with advanced features like object removal and enhancement.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, AI background generator, Multiple cutout modes (Precise, Quick AI, Lasso, Shape), AI photo enhancer, AI object removal, High-resolution PNG/JPG export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Eraser Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Background Eraser Pro (Offer) | $12.99 | per year |
| Background Eraser Pro Annually | $12.99 | per year |
| Background Eraser Pro Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for creating thumbnails and profile pictures
- 🔥 Best background remover app
- 💯 Excellent results
- 🎨 Useful for artwork and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI background removal not always accurate
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Paid features required for some functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Ad positioning issues
- Difficulty updating the app

**Requested features**

- Improve AI background removal accuracy
- Reduce ads or offer paid ad-free version
- Add more editing tools and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProKnockOut free?

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

### Is Background Eraser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProKnockOut or Background Eraser?

Background Eraser is rated higher. ProKnockOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Background Eraser averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do ProKnockOut or Background Eraser have ads?

Both ProKnockOut and Background Eraser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProKnockOut or Background Eraser?

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, and Background Eraser every 2 months. Most recently, ProKnockOut was updated on October 23, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 22, 2026.

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