# Magic Eraser vs Retouch

Magic Eraser and Retouch both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's. Magic Eraser also leads on ads (none vs shown). Retouch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Retouch sells 6 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 4.6 for Retouch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-objects/id1509208008/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipak Jagtap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638464915) | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) |

## 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


### Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150)

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or text from your photos with AI. Enhance portraits, change outfits, and replace backgrounds with professional results. Create stunning visual effects and edit images with advanced tools.

**Highlights:** AI object and person removal, Background replacement and transparency, AI-powered portrait retouching, AI outfit changer, Clone stamp tool, Background blur effects, Sky replacement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Background | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Retouch Photo Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove objects | $9.99 | per month |
| Remove Objects Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Objects Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove People from Photo | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great free app
- 👍 Good for fixing photos
- 🚀 Works great with 3 free edits per day

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many charges and premium features
- 🔒 Limiting free usage
- 🐛 Quality issues after editing
- 🔍 Unrealistic object removal
- 🔋 Glitchy and slow

**Reported bugs**

- Eraser tool leaves blurry/pixelated areas
- Removal feature doesn't work as expected
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- More free daily edits
- Improved object removal quality
- Better free version features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

### Is Retouch free?

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

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

Retouch is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Retouch averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser or Retouch have ads?

Retouch shows ads; Magic Eraser does not.

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

Magic Eraser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retouch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Eraser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Retouch on October 12, 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.*