# Retouch vs Eraser Cat

The clearest difference is ads: Eraser Cat at none against Retouch's shown. Eraser Cat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Retouch's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retouch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Eraser Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eraser Cat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retouch has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, Eraser Cat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retouch | Eraser Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eraser-cat-remove-object/id6502454769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) | [RainbowTime Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340897837) |

## 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


### Eraser Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eraser-cat-remove-object/id6502454769)

This app utilizes AI to remove unwanted people or objects from your photos. It processes images entirely on your device, ensuring your privacy with no network requests or server usage. Enhance your pictures by easily eliminating distractions.

**Highlights:** AI object removal, Local image processing, Privacy protection, Eliminate passers-by, Enhance photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EraserCat PRO | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retouch free?

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

### Is Eraser Cat free?

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

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

Eraser Cat is rated higher. Retouch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Eraser Cat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Retouch or Eraser Cat have ads?

Retouch shows ads; Eraser Cat does not.

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

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eraser Cat every 3 days. Most recently, Retouch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Eraser Cat on June 10, 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.*