# Background Eraser~ vs Retouch

The clearest difference is rating: Retouch at 4.6 against Background Eraser~'s 4.2. Retouch also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 75) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Background Eraser~'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Retouch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Background Eraser~ ships an update monthly, Retouch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Background Eraser~ | Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser/id1604036495/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊跃 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594062324) | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) |

## What reviewers say

### Background Eraser~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser/id1604036495)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Version | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Vip Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 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 75 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 October 24, 2026 and Retouch on October 27, 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.*