Comparison

Pimple Eraser vs Photo Eraser

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

Head to head
About

Pimple Eraser

Effortlessly remove blemishes like pimples, moles, and scars from your photos in seconds. Achieve natural-looking results without complex editing skills. Perfect for cleaning up selfies, profile pictures, and shared memories before posting online.

Highlights
  • Remove pimples, moles, and scars
  • Natural-looking edits
  • User-friendly interface
  • Control over which blemishes to erase
  • Quick blemish removal
Features
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HURRY! SALE ENDS SOON! Featured as New & Noteworthy by Apple! Pimple Eraser™ lets you quickly and easily remove pimples, moles, and scars from any photo in seconds! Just place a circle over any blemish in your photo and press a button and Pimple Eraser™ does the rest! You don't have to be a Photoshop master to clean up photos anymore! This app removes blemishes in a very natural way that won't make your photos look like they were edited! Our proprietary algorithm removes blemishes faster, better, and with less effort than any other product available. Guaranteed! Give yourself clear skin before uploading your next photo to Facebook or Twitter! Clean up your profile picture today! Remove your friend's or kid's pimples before sharing your photos. And the best part is, you get to choose which blemishes stay and which blemishes are erased. Do you want to keep your mole but erase the pimple, or do you want to erase them both? It's up to you! Developed by the same company that brought you the hit app iSwap Faces™! We bring you another solid, high-quality app developed by professionals. We take pride in having some of the highest quality apps on the App Store and welcome your feedback! You can email us any time at support@blackfrogindustries.com with suggestions and comments, and don't forget to rate this app on the App Store! © Black Frog Industries, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

About

Photo Eraser

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, people, or background clutter from your photos. This AI-powered tool reconstructs the background seamlessly, making edits invisible. Enhance, transform, and perfect your images with advanced editing features.

Highlights
  • AI object removal
  • Background reconstruction
  • Line and cable removal
  • AI image expansion
  • AI object transformation
  • Background removal
  • AI filters
Features
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Powered by advanced AI technology, Photo Eraser not only removes unwanted objects from your pictures but also seamlessly reconstructs the background to give you that perfect shot you've always desired. No more distractions in your photos! With Photo Eraser's cutting-edge erase elements function, you can effortlessly eliminate any unwanted object, person or background clutter from your images. The app's AI capabilities ensure that the area previously occupied by the removed item is filled in with an accurate and natural-looking background, making the edit invisible. The Photo Eraser feature comes equipped with a range of intuitive tools designed to speed up the editing process, ensuring you achieve professional-quality results in just a few taps: - AI Super Eraser: Leverage advanced Generative AI models to reconstruct intricate backgrounds seamlessly, removing unwanted elements while maintaining a natural and cohesive appearance. - AI Magic Object Detection: The AI detection feature automatically identifies objects and people that you may want to remove. This intelligent detection capability saves you time and effort. - Lines Detection: Photo Eraser has a lines detection feature specifically designed to remove cables or power lines from your images. - Free Hand and Lasso Tools: For more control over the editing process, the app also provides standard free hand and lasso tools, allowing you to precisely select and remove unwanted items from your pictures. Photo Eraser also offers additional features: - AI Expand: Extend the boundaries of your images with ease, using AI to fill the extra space with context-aware, visually harmonious elements for a natural-looking expansion. - AI Transform: Leverage cutting-edge Generative AI to add, modify, or replace objects in your photos seamlessly, creating visually stunning and natural-looking edits. Transform: Leverage cutting-edge Generative AI to add, modify, or replace objects in your photos seamlessly, creating visually stunning and natural-looking edits. - Remove Background: A highly precise tool for eliminating or personalising the background from your images. - AI Filters: Apply unique filters such as CV Style for professional polish, Wedding Theme for a romantic touch, or Cartoon Effect for a fun and creative look. - Photo Enhancer: Improve and restore the quality of blurred images, turning less-than-perfect shots into clear, sharp, and high-quality photos. - Change the Sky: A feature that allows to transform the sky in your pictures, recreating the mood and aesthetic of your scenes with just a few taps. - Retouch Feature: Blemishes and pimples can be quickly and easily removed, leaving your skin looking flawless. - Advanced Cropping: It lets you effortlessly frame your shots in the most visually appealing way. Experience the magic of AI-powered photo editing with Photo Eraser. Transform your pictures into professional-quality images. With Photo Eraser, you can create picture-perfect moments that truly stand out. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. If you have any questions please contact us: photoeraser.help@gmail.com

Screenshots

Pimple Eraser4 screens
Photo Eraser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Photo Eraser at Free against Pimple Eraser's $0.99. Photo Eraser also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 26) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Pimple Eraser's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, update cadence 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

Photo Eraser is free to download; Pimple Eraser costs $0.99 up front. Photo Eraser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pimple Eraser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pimple Eraser against 4.6 for Photo Eraser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Eraser has 23K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Pimple Eraser's written reviews are positive against 42% of Photo Eraser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pimple Eraser ships an update every 2 months, Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pimple Eraser versus Photo Eraser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPimple EraserPhoto Eraser
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.6 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews — better42.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2623K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Frog Industries, LLCAI Photo Editor Lab SRL

Customer experience

Pimple Eraser

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.2%

Photo Eraser

All ratings22,190 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews1,177 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative52.4%

User reviews

Pimple Eraser

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Effectively removes blemishes and imperfections
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 💰 Affordable price point (99 cents)
  • 🎯 Natural-looking results without blur or pixelation
  • ⚡ Quick processing and instant results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Photo saving functionality broken
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • ⚠️ False advertising about blending capabilities
  • 🖼️ Creates pixelated squares instead of smooth blends
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Photo Eraser

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Easy to use
  • 💯 Works well
  • 🔥 Effective eraser tool
  • 🆓 Free features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🔍 Limited free usage
  • 🔴 Blurry/glitchy results
  • 🚫 Ads cannot be closed

Bugs and requests

Pimple Eraser

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Photos won't save after editing
  • App crashes on iPhone 6+ and iOS 5
  • App freezes when loading or saving images
  • Cannot access camera or photo library
  • Work not saved when pressing home button mid-edit
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  • Photo distortion during editing process
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Black bars appearing on screen edges

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiple blending adjustment options
  • Skin tone selection feature
  • Before and after preview on screen
  • Better support for larger iPhone screens
  • Improved circle visibility for spot selection
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  • Data persistence when switching apps
  • Modern UI update
  • Support for latest iOS versions

Photo Eraser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Eraser tool not working as expected
  • Saving issues/lost progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free editing options
  • Improved background removal
  • Ability to add/replace objects

In-app purchases

None

Pimple Eraser

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Photo Eraser

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Pimple Eraser free?
Pimple Eraser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Eraser free?
Photo Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pimple Eraser or Photo Eraser?
Photo Eraser is rated higher. Pimple Eraser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Photo Eraser averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Pimple Eraser or Photo Eraser have ads?
Photo Eraser shows ads; Pimple Eraser does not.
Which is updated more often, Pimple Eraser or Photo Eraser?
Pimple Eraser ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Eraser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pimple Eraser was updated on November 13, 2026 and Photo Eraser on November 13, 2026.

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