# Photo Editor + Eraser vs Retouch Photos

The clearest difference is rating: Retouch Photos at 4.5 against Photo Editor + Eraser's 2.5. Retouch Photos also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (38% vs 21%). Photo Editor + Eraser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Editor + Eraser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Retouch Photos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retouch Photos holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retouch Photos has 204 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Photo Editor + Eraser's written reviews are positive against 38% of Retouch Photos's.

Photo Editor + Eraser ships an update every 6 weeks, Retouch Photos weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor + Eraser | Retouch Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-plus-eraser/id1517594603/reviews) | **[4.5 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-photos-remove-objects/id1599728314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avanquest Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/313576670) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor + Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-plus-eraser/id1517594603)

Easily edit photos, remove unwanted objects, and create stunning collages. Enhance your images with special effects, filters, and customizable tools. Transform your pictures into works of art with a comprehensive suite of editing features.

**Highlights:** Magic Eraser for object removal, Background removal and replacement, Collage maker with various layouts, One-tap photo enhancement, Special effects and filters, Drawing tools with customizable brushes, Sticker library and custom sticker creation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Offer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Offer | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| 3-day free trial | Free | one-time |


### Retouch Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-photos-remove-objects/id1599728314)

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or blemishes from your photos directly on your mobile device. This app offers intuitive tools to select and retouch areas, ensuring your images are perfect without needing an internet connection. Get the best results with an included guide.

**Highlights:** Object removal, Pimple remover, Remove people from photos, Offline editing, Zoom & Move tool, Brush tool

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retouch Photos Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Retouch Photos Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Editor + Eraser free?

Photo Editor + Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retouch Photos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor + Eraser or Retouch Photos?

Retouch Photos is rated higher. Photo Editor + Eraser averages 2.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Retouch Photos averages 4.5 from 204 ratings.

### Do Photo Editor + Eraser or Retouch Photos have ads?

Neither Photo Editor + Eraser nor Retouch Photos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Editor + Eraser or Retouch Photos?

Photo Editor + Eraser ships an update every 6 weeks, and Retouch Photos weekly. Most recently, Photo Editor + Eraser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retouch Photos on November 3, 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.*