Comparison

Photo Replace vs Redact

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Redact

Features
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Take control of your privacy with Redact. Quickly blackout sensitive information, blur private details, and erase confidential content from your images and documents β€” all in just a few taps. Whether you’re sharing screenshots, ID cards, contracts, or personal moments, Redact makes it simple and fast to protect what matters most. Key Features: β€’ Redact text or areas instantly with solid blocks β€’ Highlight important information with soft color overlays β€’ Blur faces, license plates, and confidential details easily β€’ Freehand Blur for flexible protection β€’ Work with images or PDFs seamlessly β€’ Save securely or share directly after editing β€’ Undo/Redo your edits anytime Protect your privacy before you share. No complicated tools. No learning curve. Just tap, drag, and safeguard your information β€” in seconds. Terms and pricing: Yearly subscription costs $49 USD/year and provides you with unlimited access to premium features, as long as your subscription remains active. The subscription automatically renews, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account when you confirm the initial purchase. If you do not wish to renew your subscription, you may turn off the auto-renewal option in your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the current subscription period ends. For more information, please refer to our terms of service available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ or privacy policy on https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6OPNVcjdPVEsk7heuPP8kO-IiJn8pqPNBOKg4g5H3M/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Photo Replace2 screens
Redact3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redact at Free against Photo Replace's $0.99. Redact also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Photo Replace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Redact is free to download; Photo Replace costs $0.99 up front. Redact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Photo Replace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Replace ships an update every 4 months, Redact every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Photo Replace versus Redact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto ReplaceRedact
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenrik Helmers27GROUP

In-app purchases

None

Photo Replace

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Redact

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Photo Replace free?
Photo Replace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Redact free?
Redact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Replace or Redact have ads?
Redact shows ads; Photo Replace does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo Replace or Redact?
Photo Replace ships an update every 4 months, and Redact every 4 weeks. Most recently, Photo Replace was updated on October 13, 2026 and Redact on October 7, 2026.

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