# TouchRetouch vs Retouch

The clearest difference is ads: TouchRetouch at none against Retouch's shown. TouchRetouch also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 29%) and ratings volume (58K vs 4.4K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchRetouch sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Retouch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for TouchRetouch against 4.6 for Retouch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchRetouch has 58K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TouchRetouch's written reviews are positive against 29% of Retouch's.

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, Retouch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchRetouch | Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchretouch/id373311252/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retouch-ai-object-remover/id1619769150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **57.0% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADVA Soft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/598565208) | [Anthony Durbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619769152) |

## 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


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchRetouch free?

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

### Is Retouch free?

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

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

TouchRetouch is rated higher. TouchRetouch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Retouch averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do TouchRetouch or Retouch have ads?

Retouch shows ads; TouchRetouch does not.

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

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, and Retouch every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchRetouch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Retouch on September 25, 2026.

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