Comparison

Remove Background vs Retouch

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

Head to head
About

Remove Background

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos and videos using advanced AI and manual tools. Perfect for e-commerce, social media, and creating custom GIFs and stickers.

Highlights
  • AI background removal
  • Magic eraser for photos and video
  • Pro erase tools for manual edits
  • Chroma Key technology
  • AI image recognition
  • Border Detection filters
Features
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- Remove Background with Artificial Intelligence - Magic Eraser for Photos & Video - Pro Erase Tools - if you want to erase / restore final details manually - Remove bg from images to put on your online store! - Background eraser for social media profile pics! - Erase background for GIFs, memes & stickers! We are combining multiple erase technologies: - Chroma Key (traditionally used for Green Screen), - AI image recognition, - Border Detection filters, to develop a truly magic eraser. Remove Background Subscription / Credits: You can download the app and try the eraser for free. Exporting edited media may require credits, which you can purchase as a consumable pack or as a subscription which provides a certain number of credits per period. Credits do not expire. Prices vary by country and product - please check the price presented at the moment of purchase. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Terms of Use: dailyltd.com/terms - Privacy Policy: dailyltd.com/privacy

About

Retouch

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
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Remove objects & people from photos easily with this ai retouch app. Erase backgrounds of a photo and save as transparent with just one tap. Fix your blemishes also with advanced one-tap-retouch feature. Features Remove Object: Tap or brush away tourists, wires, or stains. Quick Mode erases with AI; Brush & Lasso gives precise control. Clone Stamp: Sample any clean patch and paint over distractions. Edge-aware blending matches texture, light, and perspective. AI Retouch: One swipe zaps blemishes, smooths skin, sharpens eyes, adds a natural glow, and whitens teeth while preserving pores. Replace Background: Auto-cut subjects and drop them onto built-in scenes, your own images, or transparent PNGs for pro-grade product shots. Background Blur: Pop subjects with DSLR-style depth—Gaussian, Motion, Bokeh, Hexagon, Disc, and more—and adjust focus and strength in real time. Photo Overlay & Double Exposure: Layer textures, designer frames, or a second image, then fine-tune opacity and blend modes for instant magazine vibes. Stylish Portrait: Soft-focus backgrounds, polish facial details, and apply studio color toning for a cover-ready finish. Sky Changer: Auto-detect the horizon and swap gray skies for golden sunsets, auroras, or storm clouds with natural color matching and crisp edges. Photo Blending: AI isolates your subject and fuses it with artistic overlays; refine with manual brush and eraser for cinematic double exposures. Dripping Portrait: Melt edges into flowing paint drips; pick preset shapes or draw your own, then adjust length, direction, and gradients. Spiral Effects: Wrap subjects in neon coils, glitter ribbons, or dotted trails. Tweak thickness, color, and rotation for instant 3-D pop. This app includes advertisement. To enjoy ad free experience and using all premium contents, we are offering a Premium subscription package. Retouch Premium Subscription information • Subscription Length: Weekly, Monthly. • Your payment will be charged to your Apple 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 24 hours before 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. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/anthonydurbins/privacy Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/anthonydurbins/terms Contact for support, reporting bug or improvement suggestions email: app.care.anthony@gmail.com You may also contact our support team through the app’s settings screen.

Screenshots

Remove Background3 screens
Retouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remove Background at none against Retouch's shown. Remove Background also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Retouch's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 356). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remove Background sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retouch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retouch has 4.4K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Remove Background's written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remove Background ships an update every 2 weeks, Retouch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remove Background versus Retouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemove BackgroundRetouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (356 ratings)4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3564.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaily AppsAnthony Durbin

Customer experience

Remove Background

All ratings354 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative77.4%

Retouch

All ratings4,359 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Remove Background

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Retouch

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free daily edits
  • Improved object removal quality
  • Better free version features

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remove Background

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Background Family3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remove Background Family$7.997 Days
One-time3
  • 10 Remove Background Credits$4.99
  • 100 Remove Background Credits$19.99
  • 400 Remove Background Credits$39.99
6 purchases

Retouch

Subscriptions5
  • Remove Background3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Retouch Photo Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remove objects7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Remove Objects Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Remove Objects Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove People from Photo$99.99

Questions

Is Remove Background free?
Remove Background 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, Remove Background or Retouch?
Retouch is rated higher. Remove Background averages 4.2 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Retouch averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Remove Background or Retouch have ads?
Retouch shows ads; Remove Background does not.
Which is updated more often, Remove Background or Retouch?
Remove Background ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retouch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remove Background was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retouch on November 3, 2026.

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