Comparison

Retouch Photo vs Erase Background

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

Head to head
About

Retouch Photo

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, photobombers, and imperfections from your photos. This AI-powered editor offers intuitive tools to declutter backgrounds, whiten teeth, and even alter dimensions for perfect shots.

Highlights
  • AI object removal
  • People auto-detection
  • Background replacement/blur
  • Clone stamp tool
  • Teeth whitening
  • Stretching tool
Features
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Tired of being photobombed? Thinking about getting rid of some imperfections in the background of the photo but don’t know how? Need to erase unwanted objects from your pictures to get them just right? All these annoying things shouldn’t be a problem anymore with our AI-driven photo editor. RetouchAI is that magic button that will help you easily transform poorly taken photos into the ones you actually deserve. User-friendly interface, comprehensible functionality, the capability to remove imperfections in “one-click” are features that RetouchAI offers for you, specifically: • People auto-detection RetouchAI offers you highly convenient tools to identify strangers and crowd. The editor will precisely auto-detect the borders and highlight them for further auto removal. You just need to single them out in one tap • Imperfections removal • Lines removal • Blemish removal The app declutters photo imperfections and retouches them in an extremely simplified, yet smart way. The editor makes sure that the chosen area is erased without the photo distortion and is repaired appropriately. • Multiple retouch algorithms Once you select a particular area in your photo that needs to be restored, the app will offer you multiple variants. You may choose the one that looks the most natural and will be the best fit. • Background edit With the RetouchAI photo editor background replacement feature, you can cut out the existing background of your photo easily and replace it with one of the templates from the gallery. In case you don’t want to change the background, the app provides you with the convenient functionality to blur the background to the required extent. • Efficient clone stamp tool When you erase certain objects from the photo, the editor needs to restore the marked area with correctly chosen colors. This is done via the clone stamp tool that uses the surrounding area as a context to restore the photo precisely. • Teeth whitening The tool allows you to whiten your teeth and make your smile even more fabulous than it is now. Everything is simple: select the necessary area, adjust the intensity of the brush, and boom, everything is ready. Explore a natural teeth whitening feature now. • Stretching Allows you to modify the selected area both vertically and horizontally. It's no longer a problem to increase your height, enlarge your hips, or adjust anything else. You just need to choose the place you need to stretch and modify it to the extent you want. • Helpful tooltips & friendly support Despite being rather intuitively obvious, the app has numerous embedded tooltips that pop up once you start using the photo editor. All the tooltips were designed to make your photo editing process seamless and pleasant so that you say goodbye to sophisticated interfaces, confusing buttons, and annoying welcome tutorials. Download RetouchAI and make your photos great again. Enjoy! Don’t forget to check our privacy policy and terms of service: http://retouch-ai.com/privacy-policy.html http://retouch-ai.com/terms-of-service.html SUBSCRIPTION INFO: • Subscription for Retouch AI for full access to all features. • Subscription length: one week, one month, 12 months and lifetime. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

About

Erase Background

Effortlessly remove or replace photo backgrounds with a single tap. Enhance your images with editing tools and customizable templates for professional results. Perfect for content creators, social media users, and product showcases.

Highlights
  • One-tap background removal
  • Customizable templates
  • Import or snap photos
  • Lightweight photo editor
  • Custom backgrounds
  • High-resolution export
Features
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Messy backgrounds? Not anymore. Say goodbye to distracting clutter and hello to clean, professional photos - all from your phone. With our smart Background Eraser, you can remove or replace any background in seconds. Whether you're creating content, editing profile pics, or building a product catalog - it’s fast, simple, and stunning. Key features include: One-Tap Background Remover - Erase backgrounds instantly and make them transparent or swap in any scene you like - no skills needed. Customizable Templates - Choose from a wide selection of ready-made templates to speed up your creative process. Import or Snap a Photo - Upload from your gallery or take a new picture right in the app. Lightweight Photo Editor - Crop, adjust brightness, contrast, and more - polish your photos in seconds. Custom Backgrounds - Add solid colors, blur effects, or import your own images to create the perfect look. High-Resolution Export & Sharing - Save the final image in full quality or share it directly on social media. Fast & Intuitive Experience - No complicated menus. Just import, tap, edit, and go. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Premium Subscription Includes: • Unlimited background removals • High-quality image processing • After 2 free background removals, Premium is required. • Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. • Manage subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings. • Pricing may vary by region. • Unused free trial time is forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://it-cheafs.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://it-cheafs.org/terms

Screenshots

Retouch Photo4 screens
Erase Background4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Retouch Photo at 4.7 against Erase Background's 1.0. Retouch Photo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Retouch Photo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Erase Background sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retouch Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retouch Photo has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retouch Photo ships an update every 2 weeks, Erase Background every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retouch Photo versus Erase Background: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetouch PhotoErase Background
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalex FZC LLCAnton Dranitski

Customer experience

Retouch Photo

All ratings18,654 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive33.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.7%

Erase Background

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Retouch Photo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Unexpected errors when trying to use features

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free features
  • Ability to customize background replacement
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved customer support

Erase Background

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Retouch Photo

Subscriptions5
  • Retouch AI - 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • Retouch AI - 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Retouch AI - 1 Week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Retouch AI - 1 Month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Retouch AI - 12 Months$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Retouch AI - Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Erase Background

Subscriptions2
  • Eraser's Premium Access$1.997 Days
  • Eraser's Premium Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Retouch Photo free?
Retouch Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Erase Background free?
Erase Background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retouch Photo or Erase Background?
Retouch Photo is rated higher. Retouch Photo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Erase Background averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Retouch Photo or Erase Background have ads?
Erase Background shows ads; Retouch Photo does not.
Which is updated more often, Retouch Photo or Erase Background?
Retouch Photo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Erase Background every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retouch Photo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Erase Background on October 9, 2026.

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