# ProKnockOut vs Auto Cut

The clearest difference is rating: ProKnockOut at 4.6 against Auto Cut's 1.0. ProKnockOut also leads on ratings volume (74K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Auto Cut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProKnockOut sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Auto Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProKnockOut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProKnockOut has 74K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, Auto Cut every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProKnockOut | Auto Cut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-cut-remove-background/id6478193621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 218 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETOUCH AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778639908) | [Darshankumar Shankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730206435) |

## What reviewers say

### ProKnockOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proknockout-cut-paste-photos/id944665061)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos with AI-powered tools. Create collages, ID photos, and edit images with multi-layer synthesis and a variety of filters and effects. Easily erase unwanted objects and refine details for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** One-click cutout, Batch cutout, Manual selection tools, Multi-layer composition, ID photo creation, Magic Eraser for object removal, 100+ filters and effects

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP-Flash sale | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP-Flash sale | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Membership-Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Semiannually VIP Membership | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly VIP Membership | $26.99 | per year |
| Save HD Image Once | $0.99 | one-time |
| Universal unlock 1 time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Pics In High Resolution | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative AI tools
- 🤩 Excellent photo editing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🔍 Unreliable tool functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Saved drafts disappearing
- AI tools not working as expected
- Subscription issues and double charging

**Requested features**

- Undo button for editing
- Improved transparency handling
- More intuitive sticker/layer management
- Better communication from developers


### Auto Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-cut-remove-background/id6478193621)

Effortlessly remove and change photo backgrounds with AI-powered tools. Cut out objects, paste them onto new images, and create professional-looking visuals in seconds. Explore a library of backgrounds or use your own.

**Highlights:** Automatic background removal, AI-powered object cutting, Background replacement, Library of HD/4K backgrounds, Cut and paste photos, Transparent PNG creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProKnockOut free?

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

### Is Auto Cut free?

Auto Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProKnockOut or Auto Cut?

ProKnockOut is rated higher. ProKnockOut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Auto Cut averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProKnockOut or Auto Cut have ads?

Both ProKnockOut and Auto Cut show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProKnockOut or Auto Cut?

ProKnockOut ships an update monthly, and Auto Cut every 5 days. Most recently, ProKnockOut was updated on October 16, 2026 and Auto Cut on September 23, 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.*