Sonar//App Store//United States

background remover App Store Keyword Difficulty

"background remover" has a difficulty score of 79/100 (Hard). The top results include established apps like Magic Eraser Background Editor, Background Eraser 〜 Stickers, Photoroom: AI Photo Editor with an average of 228 635 reviews. Breaking into the top 10 will require a highly optimized listing and strong initial traction.

Data measured Mar 11, 2026 from the top 10 ranking apps on the United States App Store.

0/ 100
Hard
Avg. reviews228,635
Avg. rating4.7
Title match1/10
CategoryPhoto & Video
StoreApp Store
CountryUnited States
MeasuredMar 11, 2026

Top 10 Ranking Apps

Keyword in title
1Magic Eraser Background Editor
4.8★
101,945 reviews
2Background Eraser 〜 Stickers
4.7★
39,038 reviews
3Photoroom: AI Photo Editor
4.8★
215,875 reviews
4Bazaart AI Photo Editor Design
4.8★
256,116 reviews
5Background Eraser: AI Remove
4.5★
133,635 reviews
6Background Eraser - Remove BG*
4.8★
4,167 reviews
7Background Remover - PNG Maker
4.8★
10,376 reviews
8Pixelcut AI Photo Editor
4.7★
210,628 reviews
9Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
4.7★
1,188,065 reviews
10Remove Objects
TAPUNIVERSE LLC
4.8★
126,501 reviews

How is this difficulty score calculated?

Sonar's difficulty score (0–100) analyzes the top 10 apps ranking for “background remover” on the United States App Store as of Mar 11, 2026. It weighs title match quality (how many of the top apps use the keyword in their title), the install and review volumes of those apps, their average rating, and whether the keyword is dominated by established brands. A score of 0–30 means low competition, 30–60 moderate, and 60–100 highly competitive. Read the full methodology.

How to Rank for “background remover

Include "background remover" in your app title

The App Store algorithm heavily weights title matches. Place "background remover" or a close variant in your app title for the strongest ranking signal.

Use your subtitle for keyword variations

Your iOS subtitle (30 chars) is the second-strongest ranking factor. Use a variation of "background remover" here that doesn't repeat the title.

Consider long-tail variations

"background remover" is competitive (79/100). Target longer variations like "background remover for beginners" or "background remover free" to rank faster, then build authority for the head term.

Focus on ratings and reviews

High-difficulty keywords require social proof. Aim for 4.5+ stars and implement smart review prompts to build review volume faster than competitors.

Localize for more markets

Every country storefront is a separate ranking opportunity. Translate your metadata for the top 5-10 markets to multiply your organic traffic.

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