# Photo Eraser vs Retouch

Photo Eraser and Retouch both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Photo Eraser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's. Photo Eraser also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked) and ratings volume (22K vs 4.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Retouch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Photo Eraser against 4.6 for Retouch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Eraser has 22K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Photo Eraser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's.

Photo Eraser ships an update every 5 weeks, Retouch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Eraser | Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Eraser

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150)

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or text from your photos with AI. Enhance portraits, change outfits, and replace backgrounds with professional results. Create stunning visual effects and edit images with advanced tools.

**Highlights:** AI object and person removal, Background replacement and transparency, AI-powered portrait retouching, AI outfit changer, Clone stamp tool, Background blur effects, Sky replacement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Background | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Retouch Photo Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove objects | $9.99 | per month |
| Remove Objects Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Objects Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove People from Photo | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great free app
- 👍 Good for fixing photos
- 🚀 Works great with 3 free edits per day

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many charges and premium features
- 🔒 Limiting free usage
- 🐛 Quality issues after editing
- 🔍 Unrealistic object removal
- 🔋 Glitchy and slow

**Reported bugs**

- Eraser tool leaves blurry/pixelated areas
- Removal feature doesn't work as expected
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- More free daily edits
- Improved object removal quality
- Better free version features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Eraser free?

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

### Is Retouch free?

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

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

Retouch is rated higher. Photo Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Retouch averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Photo Eraser or Retouch have ads?

Both Photo Eraser and Retouch show ads.

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

Photo Eraser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Retouch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Eraser was updated on October 22, 2026 and Retouch on October 22, 2026.

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