# TouchRetouch vs Object Remover by Touch Up

The clearest difference is monetization model: TouchRetouch at free with in-app purchases against Object Remover by Touch Up's subscription. TouchRetouch also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Object Remover by Touch Up's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchRetouch sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Object Remover by Touch Up sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TouchRetouch against 4.6 for Object Remover by Touch Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TouchRetouch's written reviews are positive against 56% of Object Remover by Touch Up's.

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, Object Remover by Touch Up every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchRetouch | Object Remover by Touch Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchretouch/id373311252/reviews)** | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/object-remover-by-touch-up/id1465264335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **57.0% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADVA Soft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/598565208) | [Face & Body Tune Photo Editor, Societatea cu Raspundere Limitata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444722198) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchRetouch

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #198 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


### Object Remover by Touch Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/object-remover-by-touch-up/id1465264335)

Easily remove unwanted objects, backgrounds, and blemishes from your photos. Enhance your images with a variety of filters, borders, and recoloring tools to create stunning social media content.

**Highlights:** Object removal, Background eraser, 25+ filters, Border tool, Recolor tool, Overlays

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor Pro | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Free to use
- 🎨 Good editing features
- 🤩 Effective object removal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Eraser not working for some users
- 🤖 AI compatibility issues on certain devices
- 🤔 Limited editing options
- 🙄 Forced to use Apple email app

**Reported bugs**

- Eraser not working properly
- App freezing or crashing
- Incompatible with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Allow changing background color
- Add option to adjust level of background removal
- Provide ability to move added light in background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchRetouch free?

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

### Is Object Remover by Touch Up free?

Object Remover by Touch Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchRetouch or Object Remover by Touch Up?

TouchRetouch is rated higher. TouchRetouch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Object Remover by Touch Up averages 4.6 from 16K ratings.

### Do TouchRetouch or Object Remover by Touch Up have ads?

Neither TouchRetouch nor Object Remover by Touch Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchRetouch or Object Remover by Touch Up?

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, and Object Remover by Touch Up every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchRetouch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Object Remover by Touch Up on September 25, 2026.

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