# Photo Retouch vs Photo Eraser

Photo Retouch and Photo Eraser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Photo Retouch's written reviews are positive against 42% of Photo Eraser's. Photo Retouch also leads on ratings volume (123K vs 23K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Retouch sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Photo Retouch against 4.6 for Photo Eraser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Retouch has 123K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Photo Retouch's written reviews are positive against 42% of Photo Eraser's.

Photo Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Retouch | Photo Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-object-removal/id1230394683/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | #123 |
| Size | 223 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tushi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267766918) | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-object-removal/id1230394683)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #176 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily remove unwanted objects from photos and videos, refine portraits with advanced tools, and enhance images with AI. Explore virtual try-ons for makeup and hairstyles, and creatively edit backgrounds. Offers a suite of tools for polished edits and photo repair.

**Highlights:** Object removal from photos and videos, Portrait retouching and beautification, Virtual makeup and hairstyle try-on, AI-assisted photo enhancement, Background replacement and blurring, Photo repair and restoration, Video retouching with tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP -Flash sale | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP-Flash Sale | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Membership-Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly VIP subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| AI Membership-Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock function | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective object removal
- 💡 Useful for editing photos
- 🔥 Works well for small edits
- 👌 Mostly free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry results after removing objects
- 🤔 Leaves visual artifacts
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing language settings

**Reported bugs**

- Permanent loading screen issue
- Unexpected subscription charges
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Metadata stripping from photos

**Requested features**

- Add selection tool for more precise editing
- Improve object removal algorithm
- Provide more editing options beyond just removal
- Add tutorial or instructions for using advanced features


### Photo Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, people, or background clutter from your photos. This AI-powered tool reconstructs the background seamlessly, making edits invisible. Enhance, transform, and perfect your images with advanced editing features.

**Highlights:** AI object removal, Background reconstruction, Line and cable removal, AI image expansion, AI object transformation, Background removal, AI filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- 💯 Works well
- 🔥 Effective eraser tool
- 🆓 Free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited free usage
- 🔴 Blurry/glitchy results
- 🚫 Ads cannot be closed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Eraser tool not working as expected
- Saving issues/lost progress

**Requested features**

- More free editing options
- Improved background removal
- Ability to add/replace objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Retouch free?

Photo Retouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Eraser free?

Photo Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Retouch or Photo Eraser?

Photo Eraser is rated higher. Photo Retouch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Photo Eraser averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Photo Retouch or Photo Eraser have ads?

Both Photo Retouch and Photo Eraser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Retouch or Photo Eraser?

Photo Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Photo Retouch was updated on November 13, 2026 and Photo Eraser on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Photo Retouch or Photo Eraser?

Photo Retouch currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Photo Eraser at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*