# ProKnockOut vs Background Art Style

The clearest difference is rating: Background Art Style at 5.0 against ProKnockOut's 4.6. Background Art Style also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). ProKnockOut's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Background Art Style sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Art Style holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProKnockOut has 74K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Background Art Style's.

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, Background Art Style every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProKnockOut | Background Art Style |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-art-style/id6444673011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETOUCH AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778639908) | [Jorge Gregorio Martin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/567988393) |

## 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


### Background Art Style

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-art-style/id6444673011)

Effortlessly remove and replace photo backgrounds with a single click. Choose from a variety of themed backgrounds and apply filter effects to your foreground or the entire image for a unique look.

**Highlights:** One-click background extraction, Variety of themed backgrounds, Filter effects for foreground/background, Create custom images, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Landscape Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meditation Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Backgrounds and Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProKnockOut free?

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

### Is Background Art Style free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProKnockOut or Background Art Style?

Background Art Style is rated higher. ProKnockOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Background Art Style averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ProKnockOut or Background Art Style have ads?

Both ProKnockOut and Background Art Style show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProKnockOut or Background Art Style?

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, and Background Art Style every 2 months. Most recently, ProKnockOut was updated on November 9, 2026 and Background Art Style 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.*