# Magic Eraser Background Editor vs Backstage

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.

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.

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.

Magic Eraser Background Editor ships an update fortnightly, Backstage weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser Background Editor | Backstage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-background-editor/id989920057/reviews)** | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #166 | **#31** |
| Size | 276 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Eraser Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-background-editor/id989920057)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Background Eraser | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when trying to save edits
- Erased areas sometimes reappearing
- Inconsistent background removal results

**Requested features**

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


### Backstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Membership | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 3-Month Membership | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Membership | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and Backstage on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Backstage?

Magic Eraser Background Editor currently peaks at #166 in the App Store charts, and Backstage at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*