# Magic Eraser vs Photoly Remove Object & Editor

Magic Eraser and Photoly Remove Object & Editor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 5% of Photoly Remove Object & Editor's. Magic Eraser also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 42). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Eraser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Photoly Remove Object & Editor sells 7 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 Magic Eraser against 4.7 for Photoly Remove Object & Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 1.7K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 5% of Photoly Remove Object & Editor's.

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, Photoly Remove Object & Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Photoly Remove Object & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoly-remove-object-and-editor/id1510762680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipak Jagtap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638464915) | [DATAFIX YAZILIM HIZMETLERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508129644) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008)

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to effortlessly remove unwanted objects, people, and backgrounds from your images. Enhance photos, retouch selfies, and add text overlays to create professional-looking pictures with ease.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo enhancer, Background eraser, AI object removal, Remove people from photos, Background changer, Face retouching, Text overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Editor Weekly Buy | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Background Editor Monthly Buy | $9.99 | per month |
| Limited Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Magic Eraser for Object Remove | $29.99 | per year |
| Background Editor Full Buy | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick background removal
- 💡 Useful for editing photos
- 🤩 Great app for creating memes
- 🎨 Allows for creative photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent background removal quality
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely select areas for removal
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and constant review prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Background removal not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved background removal accuracy
- Ability to save edited photos without watermarks
- Integration with popular photo sharing platforms


### Photoly Remove Object & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoly-remove-object-and-editor/id1510762680)

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, generate AI art, and animate old photos. Enhance image quality, colorize black and white pictures, and create custom backgrounds. Transform your photos with advanced editing tools.

**Highlights:** Remove unwanted objects, AI image generation, Background removal and customization, Photo animation, Image enhancement and upscaling, Colorize black and white photos, Face cutout tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly With Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Zoom Out Credit | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective object removal
- 🚀 Fast image processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🙅‍♂️ Misleading advertising
- 🤔 Unclear trial period and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Removal tool does not work as advertised
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Free trial period without payment details
- Ability to test features before subscribing
- Improved background removal and object editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

### Is Photoly Remove Object & Editor free?

Photoly Remove Object & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Eraser or Photoly Remove Object & Editor?

Photoly Remove Object & Editor is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Photoly Remove Object & Editor averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser or Photoly Remove Object & Editor have ads?

Neither Magic Eraser nor Photoly Remove Object & Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Eraser or Photoly Remove Object & Editor?

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photoly Remove Object & Editor monthly. Most recently, Magic Eraser was updated on September 20, 2026 and Photoly Remove Object & Editor on September 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*