# Video Retouch vs Watermark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watermark at 90% against Video Retouch's 14%. Watermark also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Video Retouch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Retouch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Watermark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watermark holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Video Retouch's written reviews are positive against 90% of Watermark's.

Video Retouch ships an update every 8 months, Watermark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Retouch | Watermark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-retouchobject-removal/id1438709000/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark/id1462627233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **89.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeiYi Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359032339) | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-retouchobject-removal/id1438709000)

Easily remove unwanted objects from your videos with a simple painting tool. Make your videos more engaging by erasing distractions and then share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Remove objects from videos, Simple painting tool, Create fun videos, Share to social networks, Video collage maker

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $8.49 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- ⭐️ Amazing!
- ⭐️ WISH WISHES
- ⭐️ برنامج رائع

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes
- 🚫 Blurry result
- 🚫 Not Mac compatible
- 🚫 Freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during processing
- Freezes at 0% progress
- Doesn't remove objects, just blurs
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Add zoom and resizable eraser
- Improve erasing feature


### Watermark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermark/id1462627233)

Easily add custom watermarks to your photos and videos. Create and save watermark templates for future use, and apply them to multiple files simultaneously. Share your protected content directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Watermark photos, Watermark videos, Save and manage watermark templates, Transparent watermark backgrounds, Adjust watermark transparency and location, Batch watermarking, Easy social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watermarker pro mode | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Allows batch watermarking
- 🔒 Completely free with no ads
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Limited customization options for watermarks
- 🐛 Watermark quality issues on exported videos
- 🐛 Inability to re-edit saved watermarks
- 🐛 Watermark placement options are limited

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark not saving properly on some images/videos
- Batch watermarking feature not working consistently
- Watermark disappearing or getting distorted on export
- Crashes or freezes when trying to use certain features

**Requested features**

- More font and style options for watermarks
- Ability to resize and reposition watermarks freely
- Option to add multiple watermarks
- Support for transparent PNG logos
- Improved video export quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Retouch free?

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

### Is Watermark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Retouch or Watermark?

Watermark is rated higher. Video Retouch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Watermark averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Video Retouch or Watermark have ads?

Neither Video Retouch nor Watermark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Retouch or Watermark?

Video Retouch ships an update every 8 months, and Watermark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Retouch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Watermark on November 9, 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.*