Best Background App Refresh

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free background app refresh? 18 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Background App Refresh (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo Cut Out Erase BackgroundPhoto Cut Out Erase BackgroundFree4.3★ (6.8K)YesYesSep 2026
2Update Apps in My PhoneUpdate Apps in My PhoneFree4.5★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3Auto Background ChangerAuto Background ChangerFree4.3★ (271)YesNoAug 2026
4AI Background RemoverAI Background RemoverFree4.8★ (318)YesYesSep 2026
5Photo BackGround ChangerPhoto BackGround ChangerFree1.2★ (9)YesNoSep 2026
6Themes - Icon Changer + WidgetThemes - Icon Changer + WidgetFree4.5★ (2.1K)YesYesSep 2026
7SSErase: Remove backgroundSSErase: Remove backgroundFreeNoNoSep 2026
8Icon Skins  & FramesIcon Skins & FramesFree4.2★ (1.7K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Background App Refresh

Photo Cut Out Erase Background#1

Photo Cut Out Erase Background by Ganesh Nayak

Remove Eraser & Replace Editor
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😞(6.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily remove backgrounds from photos with precision tools like lasso, magnifier, and eraser. Replace backgrounds with images from Flickr or your own uploads, then share your creations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Useful for editing photos
  • 💡 Good array of free backgrounds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💸 Paywall for basic features
Update Apps in My Phone#2

Update Apps in My Phone by Ruvim Rubish

Updates, Upgrade Software
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(1.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This toolkit helps maintain your iPhone's performance and battery life. It guides you through updating apps, iOS, and managing settings like low power mode and app permissions. Keep your device running smoothly with easy-to-follow steps.

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FAQ about Background App Refresh

What is the best background app refresh for iPhone?
Photo Cut Out Erase Background tops our background app refresh ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 6.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top background app refresh we rank are free to download, including Photo Cut Out Erase Background and Update Apps in My Phone.
Photo Cut Out Erase Background shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ background app refresh on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to precisely remove backgrounds from your photos. You can then replace the removed background with images found on Flickr or with your own uploaded pictures. It's designed for detailed editing and creative background manipulation.
The app offers a lasso tool for selecting areas to cut out, a magnifier and eraser for detailed corner editing, and the ability to undo mistakes. You can also zoom, rotate, and move the foreground element freely.