Comparison

Photo Replace vs Fuoco

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Replace

Features
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Photo Replace is an app that will let you update a photo in Apple Photos while preserving the ability to revert to the original. It is a tool to make it easier to make use of photo editing apps that create duplicates in your library.

About

Fuoco

Easily edit Portrait Mode photos by tapping to change focus between subjects. Adjust aperture for blurriness and focus area size. Integrates with the Photos app.

Highlights
  • Tap to set focus
  • Change aperture for blur
  • Adjust focus area size
  • Standalone app
  • Photos app integration
Features
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Fuoco let's you easily edit Portrait Mode photos. With just a tap you can change focus. You have two subjects and the wrong one is in focus? No problem just tap on the other one. Or you want both to be in focus or maybe even none to achieve a cool effect? It's all possible with Fuoco. You can choose to edit them in the Fuoco app or even inside of the Photos app. Features: - Tap wherever you want to set the focus - Change the aperture (the blurriness of the unfocused areas) - Adjust the size/width of the focused area - Standalone app and Photos app integration

Screenshots

Photo Replace2 screens
Fuoco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fuoco at Free against Photo Replace's $0.99. Fuoco also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fuoco is free to download; Photo Replace costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Replace ships an update every 4 months, Fuoco every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Photo Replace versus Fuoco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto ReplaceFuoco
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenrik HelmersSandro Pennisi

In-app purchases

None

Photo Replace

No in-app purchases

None

Fuoco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Replace free?
Photo Replace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuoco free?
Fuoco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Replace or Fuoco have ads?
Neither Photo Replace nor Fuoco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Replace or Fuoco?
Photo Replace ships an update every 4 months, and Fuoco every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Replace was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fuoco on July 9, 2026.

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