# TouchRetouch vs Photo Retouch

The clearest difference is ads: TouchRetouch at none against Photo Retouch's shown. TouchRetouch also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Photo Retouch's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchRetouch sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Photo Retouch sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchRetouch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58K and 121K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of TouchRetouch's written reviews are positive against 54% of Photo Retouch's.

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, Photo Retouch monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchRetouch | Photo Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchretouch/id373311252/reviews)** | [4.5 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-object-removal/id1230394683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **121K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.0% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | #124 |
| Size | 236 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ADVA Soft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/598565208) | [Shenzhen Tushi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267766918) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchRetouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchretouch/id373311252)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #195 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily remove unwanted objects, people, text, and blemishes from your photos. This app offers AI-powered tools for quick and professional edits, allowing you to clean up images and enhance compositions effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object removal, Background eraser and changer, Remove wires and power lines, Remove text from images, Erase blemishes and wrinkles, Single-touch retouching, Mesh removal

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Credits pack for 4 dlrs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective object removal
- 🚀 Accurate line/segment removal
- 🚀 Works great for 360 photos
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Leaves behind blurry spots or artifacts after object removal
- 🐛 Cloning tool issues (selection moves during use)
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 💰 Subscription model for new features is disappointing for existing users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos when accessed through Photos app
- Limits on photo resolution/quality when saving
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom in further for more precise edits
- Add a 'fit to screen' button after zooming
- Expand cloning tool capabilities (e.g. mirroring)
- Improve background blending after object removal
- Add a face editing feature


### Photo Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-object-removal/id1230394683)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #145 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or people from your photos and videos. Enhance your images with a wide range of AI-powered editing tools, including face and body reshaping, makeup, filters, and background changes.

**Highlights:** Object and blemish removal, AI face and body reshaping, Makeup and filter application, AI background removal, Hairstyle and hair color changer, Old photo restoration, AI image generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP -Flash sale | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP-Flash Sale | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Membership-Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Monthly Membership | $13.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP-Flash sale | $49.99 | per year |
| AI Membership-Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock function | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 times | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective object removal
- 💡 Useful for editing photos
- 🔥 Works well for small edits
- 👌 Mostly free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry results after removing objects
- 🤔 Leaves visual artifacts
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing language settings

**Reported bugs**

- Permanent loading screen issue
- Unexpected subscription charges
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Metadata stripping from photos

**Requested features**

- Add selection tool for more precise editing
- Improve object removal algorithm
- Provide more editing options beyond just removal
- Add tutorial or instructions for using advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchRetouch free?

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

### Is Photo Retouch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TouchRetouch or Photo Retouch?

TouchRetouch is rated higher. TouchRetouch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Photo Retouch averages 4.5 from 121K ratings.

### Do TouchRetouch or Photo Retouch have ads?

Photo Retouch shows ads; TouchRetouch does not.

### Which is updated more often, TouchRetouch or Photo Retouch?

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, and Photo Retouch monthly. Most recently, TouchRetouch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Photo Retouch on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TouchRetouch or Photo Retouch?

TouchRetouch currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Photo Retouch at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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