Comparison

Background Eraser~ vs Retouch

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

Head to head
About

Background Eraser~

Easily remove backgrounds from photos to create transparent images. This tool is ideal for graphic design, logo creation, and making ID photos. It offers powerful image composition and editing features for professional results on the go.

Highlights
  • One-click background matting
  • Image composition and synthesis
  • ID photo background editing
  • Portable photo editing
  • Object removal
  • Transparency creation
Features
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This tool can helps to remove the background of the objects ,and make it transparency,you just need touch the area you want. However you are logo maker or graphic design this photo/picture editor will be greatful. * One-click matting hen you select an image, you can just click it to pull out the desired content, like an eraser. * Picture making Whether it is composition or matting background, you can easily create and create images; * Make id photos At home can be a key matting, home for your documents to change the bottom; * Image composition Powerful image synthesis function, seamless synthesis of multiple pictures, extraordinary effect. * Photo editing Edit and process the content you want; * Portable photo editor This is a photo editor that you can take with you to make your work even better. This subscription will automatically renew through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your plan within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel auto-renewal in your account settings. Auto-renewal must be canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire when you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://onepaylabs.github.io/posts/junyue/fuwu Privacy Policy: https://onepaylabs.github.io/posts/junyue/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

Background Eraser~4 screens
Retouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Retouch at 4.6 against Background Eraser~'s 4.2. Retouch also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 73) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Background Eraser~ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Background Eraser~'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Retouch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Background Eraser~ ships an update monthly, Retouch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Background Eraser~ versus Retouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackground Eraser~Retouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (73 ratings)4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better29.1% of reviews
Number of ratings734.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊跃 吴Anthony Durbin

Customer experience

Background Eraser~

All ratings73 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Retouch

All ratings4,357 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative65.8%

Bugs and requests

Background Eraser~

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

3 purchases

Background Eraser~

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Version3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Vip Version$4.99
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 Background Eraser~ free?
Background 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, Background Eraser~ or Retouch?
Retouch is rated higher. Background Eraser~ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Retouch averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Background Eraser~ or Retouch have ads?
Both Background Eraser~ and Retouch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Background Eraser~ or Retouch?
Background Eraser~ ships an update monthly, and Retouch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Background Eraser~ was updated on August 19, 2026 and Retouch on September 25, 2026.

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