# Background Editor vs Retouch Object Remove & Editer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Background Editor at 3.2K against Retouch Object Remove & Editer's 8. Background Editor also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Retouch Object Remove & Editer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Background Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Retouch Object Remove & Editer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Background Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Background Editor has 3.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Background Editor's written reviews are positive against 63% of Retouch Object Remove & Editer's.

Background Editor ships an update every 9 days, Retouch Object Remove & Editer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Editor | Retouch Object Remove & Editer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-object-remove-and-editer/id1617258298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 178 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Editr Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437562435) | [立 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323920656) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-editor-blur-app/id1046592156)

Easily edit photos with powerful tools to change backgrounds, highlight colors, or blur specific areas. Enhance images with adjustments and filters for professional-looking results. Remove blemishes and change object colors to create stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Change or remove photo backgrounds, Highlight specific colors, Blur parts of a photo, Remove blemishes and wrinkles, Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, Apply over 70 filters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium for 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Premium Tools - monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium - special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Tools - yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Stop Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Blur Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock B&W filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recolor Photo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Controls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all filters & features | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Good photo editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial and billing practices

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- Editing tools not responsive or accurate
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation

**Requested features**

- More preset background options
- Ability to resize and reposition edited objects
- Undo/redo functionality
- Better instructions and tutorials


### Retouch Object Remove & Editer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-object-remove-and-editer/id1617258298)

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, text, or blemishes from your photos. This powerful editor also allows you to replace backgrounds, clone images, and apply filters for a polished look.

**Highlights:** Remove unwanted objects and people, Replace photo backgrounds with AI cutout, Clone pictures for creative effects, Remove facial blemishes, Apply filters and effects, Crop and edit photos

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership (weekiy) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| retouch.month.5.99_3 | $5.99 | per month |
| retounch.year.19.99_3 | $19.99 | per year |
| member VIP month | $25.99 | per month |
| In-app Purchase Tier 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| In-app Purchase Tier 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| In-app Purchase Tier 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| In-app Purchase Tier 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| In-app Purchase Tier 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| In-app Purchase Tier 7 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Background Editor free?

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

### Is Retouch Object Remove & Editer free?

Retouch Object Remove & Editer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Background Editor or Retouch Object Remove & Editer?

Background Editor is rated higher. Background Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Retouch Object Remove & Editer averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Background Editor or Retouch Object Remove & Editer have ads?

Neither Background Editor nor Retouch Object Remove & Editer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Background Editor or Retouch Object Remove & Editer?

Background Editor ships an update every 9 days, and Retouch Object Remove & Editer monthly. Most recently, Background Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and Retouch Object Remove & Editer on August 13, 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.*