# Photo Cut Out Editor vs Auto Cut

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Cut Out Editor at 4.6 against Auto Cut's 1.0. Photo Cut Out Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 1). Auto Cut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Cut Out Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Auto Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Cut Out Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Cut Out Editor has 7.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Cut Out Editor ships an update every 2 months, Auto Cut every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Cut Out Editor | Auto Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-cut-out-editor/id1055593695/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-cut-remove-background/id6478193621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 514 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [Darshankumar Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730206435) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Cut Out Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-cut-out-editor/id1055593695)

Easily remove backgrounds from photos to isolate objects, even fine details like hair. Create transparent PNGs, blend with new backgrounds, or apply artistic effects. Offers tools for ID photos and sky replacement.

**Highlights:** Object cutout with fine detail precision, Transparent PNG export, Background replacement, ID photo creation, Sky replacement, Layer editing with brushes and text, Over 40 filters and 300 effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to high resolution | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 💡 Variety of editing tools
- 🎨 Good for creating interesting photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Limitations on free features
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Distorted or blurry images after saving
- Difficulty removing backgrounds with complex details
- Inconsistent performance across device types

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom stickers/backgrounds
- More advanced selection/masking tools
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Undo/redo functionality


### Auto Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-cut-remove-background/id6478193621)

Effortlessly remove and change photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Cut out objects, paste them onto new images, and create professional-looking visuals in seconds. Explore a library of backgrounds or use your own.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, AI-powered object cutting, Background replacement, Library of HD/4K backgrounds, Cut and paste photos, Transparent PNG creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Cut Out Editor free?

Photo Cut Out Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auto Cut free?

Auto Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Cut Out Editor or Auto Cut?

Photo Cut Out Editor is rated higher. Photo Cut Out Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Auto Cut averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Cut Out Editor or Auto Cut have ads?

Auto Cut shows ads; Photo Cut Out Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Cut Out Editor or Auto Cut?

Photo Cut Out Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Auto Cut every 5 days. Most recently, Photo Cut Out Editor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Auto Cut on October 10, 2026.

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