# FC2 Video vs Photo Retouch

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Retouch at 4.6 against FC2 Video's 2.9. Photo Retouch also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 7) and review sentiment (47% vs 29%). FC2 Video's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FC2 Video sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Photo Retouch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Retouch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Retouch has 2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of FC2 Video's written reviews are positive against 47% of Photo Retouch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC2 Video | Photo Retouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc2-video/id866843206/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-remove-object/id1401230441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FC2,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374259312) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## What reviewers say

### FC2 Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc2-video/id866843206)

This app allows users to search for and watch videos, upload their own content, and manage their viewing history and favorite videos. It also offers features for continuous, random, or repeat playback within personal albums.

**Highlights:** Search and watch videos, Background playback, Upload videos, Edit video content, Save and edit watch history, Manage favorite videos, Playback options within albums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| 1ヶ月チケット(iOS) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 初回限定12ヶ月特別チケット(iOS) | $64.99 | one-time |
| Save with 12 month ticket | $99.99 | one-time |


### Photo Retouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-retouch-remove-object/id1401230441)

Easily edit and enhance your photos and videos. Remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or people from images. Add watermarks like emojis, text, or stickers to your media. Includes tools for cropping, trimming, rotating, and changing the cover or rate of videos.

**Highlights:** Remove unwanted objects from photos, Add watermarks (emoji, text, stickers), Crop and trim videos, Change video cover and rate, Rotate and reverse videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective watermark removal
- 💡 Comprehensive free features
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 😊 Satisfactory user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Blurry/low-quality output
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen after watermark removal
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions
- Watermark removal not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add video watermark removal
- Improve blending and quality of removed objects
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Expand file format support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC2 Video free?

FC2 Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo Retouch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC2 Video or Photo Retouch?

Photo Retouch is rated higher. FC2 Video averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Photo Retouch averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do FC2 Video or Photo Retouch have ads?

Photo Retouch shows ads; FC2 Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, FC2 Video or Photo Retouch?

FC2 Video ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Retouch every 2 months. Most recently, FC2 Video was updated on October 21, 2026 and Photo Retouch on October 20, 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.*