# Magic Eraser Background Editor vs Watermark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Eraser Background Editor at 83% against Watermark's 21%. Magic Eraser Background Editor also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Watermark's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Watermark sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Eraser Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser Background Editor has 104K ratings behind it against 397, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Magic Eraser Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 21% of Watermark's.

Magic Eraser Background Editor ships an update fortnightly, Watermark monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser Background Editor | Watermark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-background-editor/id989920057/reviews)** | [4.3 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark-watermark-maker/id1491730958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 397 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Cushway](https://appshunter.io/developer/327081988) | [Bizillion Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463392408) |

## 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


### Watermark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark-watermark-maker/id1491730958)

Easily add text, logos, and contact information to your photos and videos. Protect your content from misuse and enhance brand awareness across social media platforms. Customize with various fonts and aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** Add text to photos and videos, Variety of free fonts, Crop and resize photos/videos, Add logos and watermarks, Include contact details (website, phone, email), Protect content from misuse, Enhance brand awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✨ Clean design without ads
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly
- 🎨 Good for content creators and designers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing ($8/month or $40/year)
- 🚫 Misleading free trial - charges immediately
- ⚠️ Hidden paywall not disclosed upfront
- 🐛 Frequent technical glitches and bugs
- 📱 Poor iPhone compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- Videos save with 50% of screen missing/black bars
- Images save flipped or rotated incorrectly
- Watermarks disappear from bottom left corner
- Watermarks fail to apply despite selection
- Audio lost in watermarked videos

**Requested features**

- Batch watermarking for multiple photos
- Built-in custom watermark creation
- Watermark size adjustment controls
- Proper crop feature
- In-app photo capture to avoid switching apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser Background Editor free?

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

### Is Watermark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Watermark?

Magic Eraser Background Editor is rated higher. Magic Eraser Background Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Watermark averages 4.3 from 397 ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser Background Editor or Watermark have ads?

Magic Eraser Background Editor shows ads; Watermark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Eraser Background Editor or Watermark?

Magic Eraser Background Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Watermark monthly. Most recently, Magic Eraser Background Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Watermark on October 24, 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.*