Comparison

Remove person vs PaintUp

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

Head to head
About

Remove person

Easily remove unwanted people and objects from your photos using advanced AI. This app allows for quick, tap-based selections and preserves original photo quality, making it ideal for cleaning up vacation and group shots.

Highlights
  • Remove unwanted people and objects
  • Tap-to-remove functionality
  • Advanced AI for accurate removals
  • Preserves original photo quality
  • Selectively remove subjects
  • Clean up vacation and group photos
Features
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Remove people from photos on your iPhone. Key features: • Remove unwanted people (and objects too) • Use tapping to remove rather than drawing which is quicker and easier. • Uses the latest AI to accurately remove even the largest foreground subjects (e.g. an ex-partner) • Preserves original photo quality • Selectively remove some people while keeping others • Clean up vacation and group photos • Select all people to remove then choose who to exclude, making cleaning shots with lots of background people super easy. -------- What is Removex? Removex is a photo editing app that specialises in removing people from photos (you can remove objects too). It uses the latest AI for the highest quality results and your original photo quality is maintained. Can Removex remove large objects or people in the foreground? Yes. Removex can accurately remove large subjects, including people standing close to the camera, while reconstructing the background naturally in full quality. How is Removex different from Apple Photos’ cleanup tool? Apple’s cleanup tool isn’t supported on many devices and often struggles with complex or large removals. Removex works on a wider range of phones and is designed to handle more difficult scenes with better consistency. It's also much easier to select lots of people to remove. How is it superior to AI chat models like ChatGPT for image editing? LLM-based editors regenerate the entire image, which can change faces, textures, and lighting. Removex edits only the selected area, preserving the original photo’s detail and realism. Why should I use Removex for removing people rather than a different app? Removex specialises in removing people and makes it super easy, we detect people first so you can just tap the people you want to remove without drawing (which is what most other apps make you do). We use more advanced AI than other apps for better results. Will Removex change the rest of my photo? No. Only the area you remove is modified, everything else remains exactly as captured. Can I use Removex for vacation photos? Absolutely. Removex is perfect for removing strangers, crowds, or distractions from travel photos so your memories stay clean and timeless. Can I use Removex for group photos? Yes. You can remove specific people from group shots without affecting others or distorting the scene. Can I remove someone standing right next to me, like a partner or friend? Yes. Removex is designed to handle close-contact situations and can remove someone beside you while keeping you intact and natural-looking. Can I remove multiple people or objects at once? Yes. You can remove multiple subjects in a single photo with just a few taps. Will my photo lose quality after editing? No. Removex preserves resolution and avoids the blurry or artificial look common in many AI-based editors. Is Removex free? Removex is free to download, and offers a free trial and even without the trial, the first erase is on us. Is my data private? Yes. Your photos are processed securely and are not used to train AI models. How do I get support? Email us: ben@bendoesapps.com, a real person (me Ben) will respond to you within a day. Pro: • You can subscribe to unlock Pro, which gives you unlimited watermark free erasing. • Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. App website: https://RemovexApp.com Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bendoesapps.com/privacy Contact us: ben@bendoesapps.com

About

PaintUp

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, and distractions from your photos to achieve stunning, picture-perfect results. This user-friendly tool offers professional-quality editing for everyone, from photographers to casual users. Enhance your memories and share flawless images with ease.

Highlights
  • Object removal
  • Blemish correction
  • User-friendly interface
  • High-quality results
  • Save and share functionality
  • Regular updates
Features
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Transform your photos with the power of PaintUp - the ultimate photo editing app that effortlessly removes unwanted objects, blemishes, and distractions from your pictures, leaving you with stunning, picture-perfect results. Whether you're a professional photographer, a social media enthusiast, or just someone who wants to enhance their favorite memories, PaintUp is your go-to tool for flawless photo editing. Key Features: Object Removal: Easily remove unwanted objects, people, or any imperfections from your photos with just a few taps. PaintUp's advanced AI algorithms seamlessly blend the background, making it look like they were never there. Blemish Correction: Say goodbye to skin imperfections and blemishes. PaintUp's precise retouching tools help you achieve flawless, magazine-worthy portraits effortlessly. Quick and Easy: PaintUp's user-friendly interface ensures that you can achieve professional-quality results with minimal effort. No extensive editing skills required. High-Quality Results: PaintUp preserves the quality and resolution of your photos, so you can print or share your edited images without compromising on clarity. Save and Share: Save your edited photos to your device or directly share them on your favorite social media platforms, impressing your friends and followers with your newfound editing skills. Regular Updates: Expect continuous improvements, new features, and optimizations to keep PaintUp at the forefront of photo editing technology. Unleash your creativity and enhance your photography with PaintUp. Whether you want to remove that photobombing stranger from your travel pictures or erase an unwanted background element, PaintUp makes it easy. Download PaintUp now and start creating picture-perfect memories today!

Screenshots

Remove person4 screens
PaintUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaintUp at 100% against Remove person's 63%. PaintUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Remove person's advantage is ratings volume (582 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Remove person sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PaintUp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaintUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remove person has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Remove person's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaintUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remove person ships an update every 2 weeks, PaintUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remove person versus PaintUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemove personPaintUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (582 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings582 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Does Apps LtdKarolis Raiselis

Customer experience

Remove person

All ratings582 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative29.2%

PaintUp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Remove person

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to select photos
  • Fuzzy/distorted results
  • Unauthorized subscription charges
  • Incomplete person removal

Requested features

7 requests
  • Redo/retry feature
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Ability to save edited photos
  • Removal of reflections
  • Removal of objects/animals
Show 2 more
  • Zoom in on edited image
  • Copy original photo before editing

PaintUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Remove person

Subscriptions14
  • Pro2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro$5.997 Days
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  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • 3 monthly$17.993 Months
  • Removex Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • People remover annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro$39.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

PaintUp

One-time2
  • PaintUp Premium$0.99
  • PaintUp Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Remove person free?
Remove person is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaintUp free?
PaintUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remove person or PaintUp?
PaintUp is rated higher. Remove person averages 4.7 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while PaintUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remove person or PaintUp have ads?
Neither Remove person nor PaintUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remove person or PaintUp?
Remove person ships an update every 2 weeks, and PaintUp every 2 months. Most recently, Remove person was updated on September 26, 2026 and PaintUp on September 8, 2026.

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