Photo Retouch-Object Removal vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Photo Retouch-Object Removal's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Photo Retouch-Object Removal This App	TouchRetouch Nemesis	Photoroom AI Photo Editor Contender	Remini - AI Photo Enhancer Contender	Hypic - AI Photo Editor Contender	EPIK - AI Photo Editor Contender	CapCut - Video Editor Peer	Lensa AI: Photo & Video Editor Peer	Snapseed Peer	Picsart AI Photo Video Editor Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Shenzhen Tushi Technology Co.,Ltd	ADVA Soft GmbH	Photoroom	Bending Spoons	Bytedance Pte. Ltd.	SNOW Corporation	Bytedance Pte. Ltd	Prisma labs, inc.	Google LLC	PicsArt, Inc.
Category	Photo & Video	-	-	-	-	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	-	-	Photo & Video
Platform	iOS	-	-	-	-	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	-	-	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	-	-	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	118,070	-	-	-	-	53,886	1,105,317	-	-	1,192,728
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	Free	Free	-	-	Free
Release Date	May 5, 2017	-	-	-	-	Aug 14, 2021	Apr 14, 2020	-	-	Jan 2, 2013
Last Updated	Apr 22, 2026	-	-	-	-	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 21, 2026	-	-	Jul 1, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	mixed	mixed	-	-	negative
Score	35/100	-	-	-	-	35/100	42/100	-	-	25/100
Praises	Effective object removal tools provide high quality results for casual photo editing needs	-	-	-	-	High quality photo editing tools provide professional results for casual mobile users	Professional Editing Capabilities	-	-	Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
Complaints	Post-update stability issues cause frequent app freezes and crashes during active editing sessions Aggressive monetization tactics and confusing subscription cancellation flows frustrate users during the trial period	-	-	-	-	Aggressive paywalling of previously free features forces unwanted subscription costs on long-term users	Aggressive Monetization Technical Regressions & Bugs	-	-	Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
Requests	Addition of traditional manual editing tools to supplement current automated artificial intelligence features	-	-	-	-	Ad-supported access to premium features would allow casual users to utilize tools without full subscriptions	-	-	-	Option to disable AI-driven features and content for users preferring traditional editing tools
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Integrated text and filter suite creates a lower barrier to entry for casual users Cloud storage provides a recurring value proposition for high-volume editors	-	-	-	-	AI Yearbook virality drives organic install velocity All-in-one suite reduces user need for multi-app workflows	Native TikTok integration for audio syncing and publishing Superior AI accuracy for background removal and captions Massive viral-ready template library	-	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
Weaknesses	Post-update stability regressions prevent saving work Aggressive monetization and opaque trial-to-subscription flows drive negative sentiment	-	-	-	-	Premium tier pricing exceeds category median Restrictive export-gating triggers high-frequency churn complaints	Aggressive paywalling of previously free utility features Technical instability (export failures) on Android Inadequate content moderation in public templates	-	-	Premium tier pricing above category median 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
Pricing	subscription	-	-	-	-	freemium	freemium	-	-	freemium
Momentum	Active	-	-	-	-	Active	Maintenance	-	-	Intense
Update Cadence	3 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~31d avg	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~9d avg	5 versions, ~5d avg	-	-	5 versions, ~5d avg

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