Comparison

Magic Eraser Background Editor vs Backstage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Eraser Background Editor

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects or backgrounds from your photos using AI. This app offers high-resolution, watermark-free editing with user-friendly tools. Perfect for creating professional-looking visuals for e-commerce, social media, and marketing.

Highlights
  • One-tap background/object removal
  • AI-powered precision editing
  • High-resolution PNG/JPG saves
  • No watermarks
  • Custom brushes and collages
  • Realistic shadows and outlines
  • Full image editor
Features
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Remove Backgrounds & Objects Instantly – No Watermark, High-Res, Free! Join over 10 million creators using Magic Eraser to transform their photos with the power of AI! Instantly remove backgrounds or unwanted objects, fine-tune with smart editing tools, and save in high-resolution PNG or JPG—all without a watermark. Whether you're a small business owner, online seller, or just love beautiful images, this is the most user-friendly background remover on the App Store. It’s perfect for Instagram, Shopify, Pinterest, Etsy, and more. Why You’ll Love It: One-Tap Background/Object Removal AI-Powered Precision Editing Save in High Resolution – PNG or JPG No Watermarks – Even on the Free Version! Extra Features Available at an Affordable Price Create Stunning Visuals For: Product listings (Etsy, eBay, Poshmark, Depop) Branded content & stories (Instagram, Pinterest) Marketing materials (Shopify, Amazon, Facebook) Powerful Editing Features Include: Custom Brushes – Choose from triangle, circle, square with offset adjustment Collages – Combine multiple cutouts into one perfect post Background Options – White, solid color, gradient, or custom images from Pixabay & Unsplash Realistic Shadows – Adjustable color, blur, 3D shadows for depth Outlines – Make your cutouts pop with stylish outlines Canvas Presets – Instagram, Shopify, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and more Full Image Editor – Tweak brightness, contrast, vibrance, saturation, highlights, and more BONUS: It can even remove watermarks like magic :) Download Magic Eraser today and take your images—and your brand—to the next level. Here's what some of our users had to say: ***** AWESOME! by Camryn mcknight on 01/26/2016 - Version: 1.3.0 If you are looking for an app that can help with thumbnails or YouTube banners, you have picked the right one! This app is completely amazing to cut out my backgrounds and easy to use. I give this a 5 out of 5! Best App On The Market by Steve92292 Don't know how I would function without this app. Im a marketer who uses this app on a daily some times over photoshop. Let That Sink In. Big thank you to the developers I recommend it to everyone by Chbird Use this app every single day, and I love it. The precision of the tool and the ability to rotate, mask, invert, etc. make it a breeze for creating amazingness. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. My friends always ask how I do custom photo edits so quickly...I tell them about Magic Eraser. LOVE. Unbelievably Good! by Watt fry Seriously one of the best back ground eraser apps there is. And I've tried them all. Best ever app by Warriorkit101 No tricks, no buying, all instant! Perfect for minecraft! Thank you! Great app. Created a few business logos and some pretty amazing shirts! ***** So, what are you waiting for? Download for free! SUBSCRIPTION You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features, including: All brush shapes, and No more Ads - You'll be able to use all features for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Terms of use: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magiceraser/terms.html Privacy policy: http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/magiceraser/privacy.html Have you found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature? Email us at: support@honkhonkpunch.com

About

Backstage

Discover acting jobs and auditions worldwide for TV, film, and more. Browse thousands of curated casting calls, apply to unlimited roles, and build your career in the performing arts. A free download with optional subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Browse global casting calls
  • Apply to unlimited roles
  • Create saved searches
  • Upload media
  • Build talent profile
  • Find acting jobs
Features
Currently charting
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For over 60 years, Backstage has served as one of the most trusted resources in the entertainment industry for casting projects, finding jobs, and building careers in the performing arts. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned veteran, the Backstage app is the perfect resource for finding and applying to casting calls from all over the world - anytime, from anywhere! Browse thousands of curated casting calls from TV shows, movies, independent productions, music videos, voiceover gigs, modeling jobs, and more right at your fingertips. With unlimited applications and media uploads, the Backstage app makes finding your next audition easier and better than ever. Create saved searches tailored to your specifications to be the first to know about (and apply to!) the kinds of jobs you want most. The Backstage app is free to download, allowing all users to search and browse available casting calls. Upgrade to a subscription to unlock unlimited applications and build a professional talent profile that will wow casting directors. Happy auditioning! If you choose to purchase a subscription to Backstage, your payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year 24-hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off. Auto-renew may be turned off at any time from your Apple account settings. Prices for subscriptions are in U.S. dollars, and may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase a Backstage subscription, you can continue to use the Backstage app for free. This app includes subscription options, including via optional in-app purchases. If you don’t choose to purchase a Backstage subscription, you can continue to use the Backstage app for free to manage your profile and view job listings, messages, and other resources; however, a subscription is required to utilize some aspects of the service. Terms of Service: https://www.backstage.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.backstage.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Magic Eraser Background Editor4 screens
Backstage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Magic Eraser Background Editor and Backstage both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Magic Eraser Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Backstage's. Magic Eraser Background Editor also leads on ratings volume (104K vs 19K) and device support (3 vs 1). Backstage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Magic Eraser Background Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Backstage sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Magic Eraser Background Editor against 4.7 for Backstage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser Background Editor has 104K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Magic Eraser Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Backstage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Eraser Background Editor ships an update fortnightly, Backstage weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Magic Eraser Background Editor versus Backstage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Eraser Background EditorBackstage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (104K ratings) — better4.7 (19K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better33.7% of reviews
Number of ratings104K — better19K
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#170#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB141 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlan CushwayBackstage LLC

Customer experience

Magic Eraser Background Editor

All ratings103,825 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews2,442 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.8%

Backstage

All ratings18,835 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral15.6%
Negative50.7%

User reviews

Magic Eraser Background Editor

From 104K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent background removal
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great for photo editing and graphics
  • 💰 Affordable/free with no watermarks
  • 🔥 Highly recommended by users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
  • 🔍 Difficulty with detailed/complex backgrounds
  • 🔀 Losing progress when navigating away

Backstage

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great platform for finding acting jobs
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Helpful for building an acting resume
  • 🚀 Efficient way to search for and apply to roles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues and billing problems
  • 🔒 Lack of customer service and support
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashing and loading issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees

Bugs and requests

Magic Eraser Background Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing when trying to save edits
  • Erased areas sometimes reappearing
  • Inconsistent background removal results

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video background removal
  • Improve magic wand tool precision
  • Provide more background options
  • Add redo/history functionality
  • Improve save/export options

Backstage

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App repeatedly logs users out
  • Inability to upload media/headshots
  • Casting calls not loading properly
  • Notification system not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to save specific job postings
  • Improve search filtering options
  • Integrate calendar download for audition dates
  • Provide more detailed job information in app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magic Eraser Background Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Best Background Eraser3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
7 purchases

Backstage

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Membership$24.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • 3-Month Membership3 Months trial$74.993 Months
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  • 3-Month Membership$74.993 Months
  • 6-Month Membership2 variants$99.996 Months
  • Annual Membership$199.991 Year
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Eraser Background Editor free?
Magic Eraser Background Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backstage free?
Backstage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Backstage?
Magic Eraser Background Editor is rated higher. Magic Eraser Background Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Backstage averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do Magic Eraser Background Editor or Backstage have ads?
Magic Eraser Background Editor shows ads; Backstage does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Backstage?
Magic Eraser Background Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Backstage weekly. Most recently, Magic Eraser Background Editor was updated on October 15, 2026 and Backstage on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Backstage?
Magic Eraser Background Editor currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Backstage at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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