Comparison

PhotoDust 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

PhotoDust

Features
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If you have request for this game, please let me know. How to use this game. 1. Select the image you want to delete. 2. Select "To Delete". 3. Play mini game 4. Show result.

About

Magic Eraser

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or blemishes from your photos using advanced AI. This tool allows for precise editing with simple gestures like marking, circling, or tapping. You can also change or remove backgrounds and cut out objects with ease.

Highlights
  • AI object removal
  • Background eraser and changer
  • Automatic photo cutout
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Zoom and move for precision
  • Save and share edits
Features
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Remove people, text and clutter from any photo in seconds. Paint over what you don't want, and on-device AI fills the space as if it was never there. Magic Eraser puts three AI photo tools in one simple app. OBJECT ERASER • Brush: paint over tourists, power lines, signs or stains • Lasso: draw a loop around an object to remove it • Tap: double-tap up to 4 points on an object and AI finds its edges • Pinch to zoom up to 6x for small details • Undo, redo, hold to compare with the original, or revert anytime BACKGROUND ERASER • Removes the background automatically • Replace it with a photo from your library, a new camera shot, a solid color or any color you pick • Add up to 4 more cutouts, then drag, pinch and rotate each one into place • Keep it transparent and save a clear PNG PHOTO CUTOUT • Auto mode finds the main subject for you, no marking needed • Fine-tune with Lasso, Tap or Paint • Save with a transparent background, ready to paste anywhere ALSO INCLUDED • Crop and rotate • Save to Photos, copy to the clipboard or share in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN All AI runs on your iPhone. Your photos are never uploaded, and there is no account to create. Clean up travel photos, product shots, portraits and everyday snaps — no editing skills needed.

Screenshots

PhotoDust4 screens
Magic Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Eraser at none against PhotoDust's shown. Magic Eraser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). PhotoDust's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoDust ships an update every 6 months, Magic Eraser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoDust versus Magic Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoDustMagic Eraser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToru ShinnaeYajing Qian

In-app purchases

None

PhotoDust

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Eraser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoDust free?
PhotoDust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Eraser free?
Magic Eraser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoDust or Magic Eraser have ads?
PhotoDust shows ads; Magic Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoDust or Magic Eraser?
PhotoDust ships an update every 6 months, and Magic Eraser monthly. Most recently, PhotoDust was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Eraser on October 30, 2026.

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