# Retouch vs Remove Object

The clearest difference is rating: Retouch at 4.6 against Remove Object's 4.0. Retouch also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Remove Object's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Remove Object sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retouch has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, Remove Object every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retouch | Remove Object |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-object-photo-retouch/id6723894656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 231 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) | [Mats Vink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747327646) |

## 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


### Remove Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-object-photo-retouch/id6723894656)

Easily remove unwanted objects, change colors, and add artistic overlays to your photos. Enhance your social media presence with professional-looking edits and high-definition saves.

**Highlights:** Object removal, 25+ filters, Recolor tool, Bokeh and sparkle overlays, Background eraser, High-definition saves

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retouch free?

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

### Is Remove Object free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retouch or Remove Object?

Retouch is rated higher. Retouch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Remove Object averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Retouch or Remove Object have ads?

Retouch shows ads; Remove Object does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retouch or Remove Object?

Retouch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remove Object every 4 months. Most recently, Retouch was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remove Object on October 30, 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.*