# Retouch vs Magic Eraser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Eraser at 89% against Retouch's 29%. Magic Eraser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retouch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Magic Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Retouch's written reviews are positive against 89% of Magic Eraser's.

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Eraser weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retouch | Magic Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-object/id1619950778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) | [Creatix Technology Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681013374) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Magic Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-object/id1619950778)

This AI-powered photo editor allows you to easily remove unwanted objects, erase backgrounds, enhance image quality, and generate new visuals. It offers a suite of tools for creative editing, from object replacement to applying artistic filters, all within a single, user-friendly application.

**Highlights:** Object removal, Background eraser, Photo enhancer, Canvas expander, Object replacer, AI image generator, AI filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Effective at removing watermarks
- 🎨 Excellent editing features
- 💰 Free to use
- 🔥 Surprisingly powerful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't always remove watermarks completely
- 🤖 AI-generated results can be inconsistent
- 💰 Subscription model is confusing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔌 Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark removal sometimes leaves behind artifacts
- AI-generated images can distort facial features
- Subscription charges continue even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Add support for video watermark removal
- Improve AI-based object removal accuracy
- Provide more granular control over editing tools
- Introduce a more transparent and user-friendly subscription model
- Enhance customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retouch free?

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

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

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

Magic Eraser is rated higher. Retouch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Magic Eraser averages 4.8 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Retouch or Magic Eraser have ads?

Both Retouch and Magic Eraser show ads.

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

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Eraser weekly. Most recently, Retouch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Magic Eraser on September 24, 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.*