# Magic Eraser vs Photo Retouch

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Eraser at none against Photo Retouch's shown. Magic Eraser also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Photo Retouch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Photo Retouch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 1.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Retouch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Photo Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-erase-background/id1585551922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipak Jagtap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638464915) | [熹超 温](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570588023) |

## 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


### Photo Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-erase-background/id1585551922)

Easily remove backgrounds from photos with intelligent matting and editing tools. Enhance your images with custom materials and text, crop to various sizes, and create professional-looking document photos with different backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, Image refinement with materials and text, Adjustable picture cropping, One-click document photo creation, Multiple background options for documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $0.99 | per month |
| QuarterlyPlus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Photo Retouch Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

### Is Photo Retouch free?

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

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

Photo Retouch is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Photo Retouch averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser or Photo Retouch have ads?

Photo Retouch shows ads; Magic Eraser does not.

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

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Retouch every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magic Eraser was updated on September 20, 2026 and Photo Retouch on June 10, 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.*