Comparison

Photo Retouch vs PaintUp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Retouch

Easily remove unwanted objects or people from your photos with a single tap. This app offers a fast and simple way to clean up your pictures, adjust retouching tools, and apply filters for a polished look. Share your edited images instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Smart object removal
  • Adjustable retouch brush
  • Awesome filters
  • Instant social media sharing
  • Background cleanup
Features
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Have you ever been photobombed? Yes? Bummer! If not, we bet you’ve got plenty of pics that look really awesome but… something or even somebody in these photos kind of spoils everything and you wish you could edit them. True? Our Photo Retouch app makes the picture editing process simple, fast, and very very easy! Don’t spend countless hours trying to give your pics a clean look. Polish them to perfection with our Photo Retouch object remover and crop out any objects in just 1 click. So easy! Photo Retouch editor perks: - Smart & fast object removal: eliminate any unwanted object(s) with one tap. - Adjustable retouch brush: adjust the brush to any size you need for every pic. - Awesome filters: apply cool effects to edited photos and make them look WOW! - Shareable feature: instantly share your tuned pics with others on social media. Use our Photo Retouch app anywhere and even on the go! It will become your favorite pocket editor that can clean up your traveling photos, restore old pics, or erase anything you don’t want to see in the picture. It will remove even the tiniest objects in the background. Your pics will look brilliant! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed for the same price and duration period, auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for the subscription fee within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period for the price initially selected. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. *Unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://europosit.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://europosit.com/terms/

About

PaintUp

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, and distractions from your photos to achieve stunning, picture-perfect results. This user-friendly tool offers professional-quality editing for everyone, from photographers to casual users. Enhance your memories and share flawless images with ease.

Highlights
  • Object removal
  • Blemish correction
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality results
  • Save and share functionality
  • Regular updates
Features
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Transform your photos with the power of PaintUp - the ultimate photo editing app that effortlessly removes unwanted objects, blemishes, and distractions from your pictures, leaving you with stunning, picture-perfect results. Whether you're a professional photographer, a social media enthusiast, or just someone who wants to enhance their favorite memories, PaintUp is your go-to tool for flawless photo editing. Key Features: Object Removal: Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or any imperfections from your photos with just a few taps. PaintUp's advanced AI algorithms seamlessly blend the background, making it look like they were never there. Blemish Correction: Say goodbye to skin imperfections and blemishes. PaintUp's precise retouching tools help you achieve flawless, magazine-worthy portraits effortlessly. Quick and Easy: PaintUp's user-friendly interface ensures that you can achieve professional-quality results with minimal effort. No extensive editing skills required. High-Quality Results: PaintUp preserves the quality and resolution of your photos, so you can print or share your edited images without compromising on clarity. Save and Share: Save your edited photos to your device or directly share them on your favorite social media platforms, impressing your friends and followers with your newfound editing skills. Regular Updates: Expect continuous improvements, new features, and optimizations to keep PaintUp at the forefront of photo editing technology. Unleash your creativity and enhance your photography with PaintUp. Whether you want to remove that photobombing stranger from your travel pictures or erase an unwanted background element, PaintUp makes it easy. Download PaintUp now and start creating picture-perfect memories today!

Screenshots

Photo Retouch4 screens
PaintUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaintUp at 100% against Photo Retouch's 11%. PaintUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Photo Retouch's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Retouch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and PaintUp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaintUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Retouch has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Photo Retouch's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaintUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Retouch ships an update every 5 weeks, PaintUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Photo Retouch versus PaintUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto RetouchPaintUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEuropositKarolis Raiselis

Customer experience

Photo Retouch

All ratings2,775 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative87.9%

PaintUp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Photo Retouch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Eraser tool doesn't work as advertised
  • Blurry results after editing
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve eraser tool accuracy
  • Add more editing options
  • Provide a truly free version

PaintUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Photo Retouch

Subscriptions9
  • AI Remover and Photo Editor3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • PRO Eraser for Object Removal$9.997 Days
  • AI Remover and Photo Editor7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • AI Remover and Photo Editor3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • PRO Eraser for Object Removal3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Access$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

PaintUp

One-time2
  • PaintUp Premium$0.99
  • PaintUp Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Photo Retouch free?
Photo Retouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaintUp free?
PaintUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Retouch or PaintUp?
PaintUp is rated higher. Photo Retouch averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while PaintUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Photo Retouch or PaintUp have ads?
Photo Retouch shows ads; PaintUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo Retouch or PaintUp?
Photo Retouch ships an update every 5 weeks, and PaintUp every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Retouch was updated on October 2, 2026 and PaintUp on September 23, 2026.

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