# Photo Retouch vs Retouch Photo

The clearest difference is ads: Retouch Photo at none against Photo Retouch's shown. Retouch Photo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Photo Retouch's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Retouch Photo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retouch Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Retouch has 123K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Photo Retouch's written reviews are positive against 33% of Retouch Photo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Retouch ships an update monthly, Retouch Photo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Retouch | Retouch Photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-object-removal/id1230394683/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-photo-remove-objects/id1488926745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **53.2% of reviews** | 33.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tushi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267766918) | [Yalex FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907980110) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Retouch

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

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #161 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance your photos and videos with powerful retouching tools. Remove unwanted objects, refine portraits, and transform backgrounds with AI-assisted editing. Explore virtual try-ons for makeup and hairstyles.

**Highlights:** Object removal from photos and videos, Portrait refinement and beauty tools, Virtual makeup and hairstyle try-ons, Background replacement and blurring, AI-assisted photo enhancement and repair, Video retouching and tracking, Cloud backup for edited content

**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


### Retouch Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-photo-remove-objects/id1488926745)

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, photobombers, and imperfections from your photos. This AI-powered editor offers intuitive tools to declutter backgrounds, whiten teeth, and even alter dimensions for perfect shots.

**Highlights:** AI object removal, People auto-detection, Background replacement/blur, Clone stamp tool, Teeth whitening, Stretching tool

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retouch AI - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Retouch AI - 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Retouch AI - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Retouch AI - 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Retouch AI - 12 Months | $44.99 | per year |
| Retouch AI - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Excellent object removal
- ⭐ Great results
- 👌 Accurate and precise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Unexpected errors when trying to use features

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to customize background replacement
- Landscape mode support
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Retouch free?

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

### Is Retouch Photo free?

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

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

Retouch Photo is rated higher. Photo Retouch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Retouch Photo averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

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

Photo Retouch shows ads; Retouch Photo does not.

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

Photo Retouch ships an update monthly, and Retouch Photo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Retouch was updated on November 11, 2026 and Retouch Photo on November 11, 2026.

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