Comparison

Retouch vs Magic Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Retouch

Easily remove unwanted people, text, or backgrounds from your photos. Extend images with an "Uncrop" feature and replace backgrounds with custom options. Processing is done securely in the cloud and photos are deleted after use.

Highlights
  • Remove people from photos
  • Erase text and logos
  • Uncrop photos to extend
  • Change photo backgrounds
  • Object removal by drawing
Features
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Retouch - Erase People, Text lets you remove people from photos, remove text from photos, Uncrop photos to extend photos. Background changer lets you remove background and apply any background you want. Retouch comes with 4 main features. Retouch: Are there people in your photos that you want to remove? Simply select the photo and choose the person you want to remove. Photo eraser can remove any object by simple drawing over the object to remove the object from photos. Text Remover: Reotuch can detect and remove text and logos from any photo that you want. Text is removed and clean image is saved as a result. Uncrop: To generate new extensions of your picture, use Uncrop and extend the photo. Background Eraser: Erase background by simply selecting the photo and replace it with backgroind of your choice. Privacy: Photos selected by you will be uploaded to our cloud servers for processing. The photos will be deleted immediately after processing them for Erase option or Background removal. By the time you see results on your screen, the photos are deleted on our cloud servers. No Person at Dexati LLC or any business partners or any third party companies will ever have access to your photos. Detailed Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.dexati.com/ioscloudservice.html The subscription Unlock all the new features and Remove Ads The auto-renewal of subscription can be turned off via iTunes account settings after purchase. We are replacing old options for purchase with a single subscription with 2 day free trial. A> Weekly subscription only for $4.99. The subscriptions automatically renew unless the subscription is canceled when the subscription period expires • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: http://www.dexati.com/iosterms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.dexati.com/ioscloudservice.html Subscription Info: http://www.dexati.com/iossubscriptions.html

About

Magic Eraser

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to easily remove unwanted objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, and generate new visuals. It offers a suite of tools for creative editing, from object replacement to applying artistic filters, all within a single, user-friendly application.

Highlights
  • Object removal
  • Background eraser
  • Photo enhancer
  • Canvas expander
  • Object replacer
  • AI image generator
  • AI filters
Features
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Magic Eraser is your all-in-one AI photo editing app that helps you easily remove objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, expand canvas, replace elements, generate new images, apply creative AI filters, and perform basic edits — all in a single app. Just choose the tool you need, then select your photo — let the AI handle the rest! ------ How it works 1. Choose a feature: Object removal, Background eraser, Quality enhancer, Canvas expander, Object replacement, AI image generator, AI filter, or Basic editor. 2. Select a photo from your gallery or take a new one with your camera. 3. Let the AI process and make adjustments if needed. 4. Save or share the edited image instantly. ------ Key Features • Object Remover – Remove people, text, stickers, and unwanted details. • Background Eraser – Easily cut out and replace the background. • Photo Enhancer – Sharpen blurry images and enhance quality up to 5K. • Canvas Expander – Extend images in any direction with smart AI fill. • Object Replacer – Select an area and describe what you want to appear instead. • AI Image Generator – Enter text prompts and let AI create impressive visuals. • AI Filters – Transform your selfies into anime, digital art, game characters, and more. • Basic Editor – Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, crop images, and apply filters. ------ Perfect for • Content creators and social media users • Small business owners and online sellers • Anyone who wants quick, easy, high-quality photo editing ------ Download Now Magic Eraser brings professional-level photo editing tools right to your fingertips. No complicated tools or experience needed — just select a feature and let the AI do the rest. Download Magic Eraser today and discover what your photos can truly become. ------ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retouch4 screens
Magic Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retouch at none against Magic Eraser's shown. Retouch also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Magic Eraser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Retouch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Magic Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 10K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Retouch's written reviews are positive against 90% of Magic Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retouch ships an update every 23 months, Magic Eraser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retouch versus Magic Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetouchMagic Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings)4.8 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3210K — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDexatiCreatix Technology Global Limited

Customer experience

Retouch

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Magic Eraser

All ratings10,294 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,049 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%

Bugs and requests

Retouch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic Eraser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Watermark removal sometimes leaves behind artifacts
  • AI-generated images can distort facial features
  • Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for video watermark removal
  • Improve AI-based object removal accuracy
  • Provide more granular control over editing tools
  • Introduce a more transparent and user-friendly subscription model
  • Enhance customer support and communication

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Retouch

Subscriptions3
  • Subscribe to Unlimited Access$2.997 Days
  • Retouch - Erase People PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access all features$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access all features$29.99
10 purchases

Magic Eraser

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$199.99

Questions

Is Retouch free?
Retouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Eraser free?
Magic Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retouch or Magic Eraser?
Magic Eraser is rated higher. Retouch averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Magic Eraser averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.
Do Retouch or Magic Eraser have ads?
Magic Eraser shows ads; Retouch does not.
Which is updated more often, Retouch or Magic Eraser?
Retouch ships an update every 23 months, and Magic Eraser weekly. Most recently, Retouch was updated on October 20, 2026 and Magic Eraser on October 21, 2026.

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