# TouchRetouch vs Background Eraser

The clearest difference is monetization model: TouchRetouch at free with in-app purchases against Background Eraser's subscription. TouchRetouch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Background Eraser's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchRetouch sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Background Eraser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. 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 134K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of TouchRetouch's written reviews are positive against 75% of Background Eraser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, Background Eraser every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchRetouch | Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchretouch/id373311252/reviews)** | [4.5 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-ai-remove/id815072622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **134K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADVA Soft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/598565208) | [SUNWOONG JANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/515224445) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchRetouch

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #177 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 Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $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


### Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-eraser-ai-remove/id815072622)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from your photos with AI-powered tools. Maintain transparency, fine-tune edges, and add new backgrounds. Export in high resolution and various formats.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Transparency maintenance, Fine pixel-level accuracy, Erase/Restore tool, Crop with presets, Adjust image effects, Add new backgrounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove AD & remove watermark | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for editing photos
- 💡 Allows custom backgrounds
- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 👍 Useful for digital scrapbooking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when saving edited photos
- 🔒 Forced to follow social media for full access
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 🐛 Eraser tool can be inaccurate
- 🐛 Leaves pixelated edges after background removal

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit ad screen
- Losing progress when switching apps
- Inconsistent background removal quality
- Paid version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more background options
- Improve accuracy of eraser tool
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow importing custom backgrounds
- Add tutorial or guidance for new users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchRetouch free?

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

### Is Background Eraser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TouchRetouch or Background Eraser?

TouchRetouch is rated higher. TouchRetouch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Background Eraser averages 4.5 from 134K ratings.

### Do TouchRetouch or Background Eraser have ads?

Background Eraser shows ads; TouchRetouch does not.

### Which is updated more often, TouchRetouch or Background Eraser?

TouchRetouch ships an update every 9 days, and Background Eraser every 4 days. Most recently, TouchRetouch was updated on October 16, 2026 and Background Eraser on October 16, 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.*