# Magic Eraser vs Photo Editor

Magic Eraser and Photo Editor both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 0% of Photo Editor's. Magic Eraser also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Photo Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Magic Eraser against 4.9 for Photo Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Eraser has 10K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Magic Eraser's written reviews are positive against 0% of Photo Editor's.

Magic Eraser ships an update weekly, Photo Editor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Eraser | Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-eraser-remove-object/id1619950778/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-remove-objects/id6450805550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creatix Technology Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681013374) | [广州盈锋智能软件技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695053577) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-remove-objects/id6450805550)

Enhance and transform your photos with a suite of AI-powered tools. Restore old images, add color, create AI art, and explore fun effects like aging or cartoon transformations. Offers practical editing features for a complete photo experience.

**Highlights:** Photo restoration, AI photo coloring, AI drawing and art generation, Aging and youthfulness effects, Manga and cartoon face transformations, Object removal, Background editing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Members | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Member | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| 连续包年 | $9.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Eraser free?

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

### Is Photo Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Eraser or Photo Editor?

Photo Editor is rated higher. Magic Eraser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Photo Editor averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Magic Eraser or Photo Editor have ads?

Both Magic Eraser and Photo Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Eraser or Photo Editor?

Magic Eraser ships an update weekly, and Photo Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Magic Eraser was updated on September 27, 2026 and Photo Editor on September 17, 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.*