Best Free Background Editor Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free background editor apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Background Editor Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Background Changer Pic EditorBackground Changer Pic EditorFree4.6★ (163)YesNoOct 2026
2Photo Eraser Background EditorPhoto Eraser Background EditorFree4.5★ (6.4K)NoNoOct 2026
3PicCollage: Magic Photo EditorPicCollage: Magic Photo EditorFree4.8★ (1.8M)NoYesOct 2026
4Alt Selfie: Background EditorAlt Selfie: Background EditorFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
5Photo Cut Out Erase BackgroundPhoto Cut Out Erase BackgroundFree4.3★ (6.7K)YesYesOct 2026
6Photo Tune - Photo EditorPhoto Tune - Photo EditorFree4.6★ (161K)NoYesOct 2026
7Pixelcut: AI Photo & VideoPixelcut: AI Photo & VideoFree4.7★ (221K)YesYesOct 2026
8Photoroom: AI Photo EditorPhotoroom: AI Photo EditorFree4.8★ (231K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Background Editor

Background Changer Pic Editor#1

Background Changer Pic Editor by HOANG PHAM

Photo Background Changer
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6(163 ratings)
FreeAds
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Effortlessly remove unwanted backgrounds from your photos with a single touch. Replace them with new images or choose from a library of stunning options. Enhance your pictures with effects, text, and stickers to create professional-looking results for social media.

Photo Eraser Background Editor#2

Photo Eraser Background Editor by Edouard Barbier

Transparent Cut Out Studio
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5😊(6.4K ratings)
Free
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Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos with an automated magic eraser. Manually refine cutouts, create stickers, and design YouTube thumbnails. Export high-quality PNGs without watermarks or ads.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient background removal
  • 💡 Useful for various purposes (e-commerce, social media, etc.)
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Struggles with complex backgrounds or detailed objects
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with restoring or exporting edited images
  • 🔧 Needs additional tools like undo/redo, edge feathering, and background replacement
PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor#3

PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor by Cardinal Blue

Grids, Layouts & Collage Maker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#26in Photo & Video
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Create personalized photo collages, cards, and video slideshows. Easily edit photos and videos with filters, cutouts, and animations. Personalize your designs with fonts, stickers, and backgrounds for any occasion.

What We Love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Lots of creative features
  • 🤳 Great for making collages and cards
  • 🌟 Awesome app overall
  • 🎉 Fun and inspiring
  • 🖼️ Helps preserve memories
  • 🏫 Useful for school projects
  • 🤝 Good for collaborating with friends

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many premium features
  • 🔒 Frustrating to be limited by VIP access
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific stickers/backgrounds
  • 🙄 Annoying pop-ups about VIP subscription
  • 🖼️ Watermark issue when not using VIP

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FAQ about Free Background Editor

What are the best free background editor apps for iPhone?
Background Changer Pic Editor tops our free background editor apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 163 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Background Changer Pic Editor shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ free background editor apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.