# Pimple Eraser vs Photo Eraser

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). Pimple Eraser's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pimple Eraser | Photo Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimple-eraser/id424403441/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#111** |
| Size | 22 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Frog Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303102762) | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) |

## What reviewers say

### Pimple Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimple-eraser/id424403441)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Photo Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-eraser-remove-objects/id1465934502)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More free editing options
- Improved background removal
- Ability to add/replace objects


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which is more popular, Pimple Eraser or Photo Eraser?

Pimple Eraser currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Photo Eraser at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*