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Magic Retake: AI Photo Editor vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Magic Retake: AI Photo Editor's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Magic Retake: AI Photo Editor
This App
Preset & Filters For LR
Nemesis
GIO - AI Photoshoot Generator
Contender
PastBook: 1-Click Photo Book
Contender
Linna – AI Headshot Generator
Contender
AI Photo Generator: Remake AI
Contender
Happy Birthday Photo Frame
Peer
Nixplay
Peer
Beauty Cam: Camera Ultra HD
Peer
Overlay: AI Photo Design
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICESSajjad ITPrequel Inc.PastBook BVMobilina App StudioMust Have AppsDOSA AppsnixplayABS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.Alan Cushway
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhotographyPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoGraphics & DesignPhotographyPhoto & VideoPhotographyGraphics & Design
PlatformiOS, AndroidAndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidAndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.3 / 54.5 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 50.0 / 54.1 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count1,23587,76931,2235,8411404,91704,9856,6721,191
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 7, 2025Mar 12, 2020Aug 10, 2023Jun 26, 2021Dec 16, 2024Jul 9, 2024Feb 24, 2016Aug 25, 2015Dec 25, 2025Mar 19, 2014
Last UpdatedFeb 2, 2026Jan 12, 2026May 18, 2026Apr 21, 2026Feb 17, 2026May 14, 2026May 24, 2024May 10, 2026Apr 15, 2026May 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterrible-terriblepositive-negative-negative--
Score15/100-15/10085/100-25/100-25/100--
Praises
  • High quality AI image generation results impress users during initial trial sessions
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  • High quality visual output from the artificial intelligence generation engine
  • Speed of automated design process
  • Quality of final printed product
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  • High quality photo generation results provide professional headshots for users seeking quick visual updates
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  • Responsive and professional customer support staff resolve account access and technical issues effectively
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Complaints
  • Aggressive pay-to-play mechanics force users to purchase credits before testing core functionality
  • Inaccurate AI facial and body rendering creates distorted or unrecognizable final images
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  • Deceptive subscription practices regarding the absence of a genuine free trial period
  • Hidden usage limits that restrict generation capacity after initial payment
  • Poor anatomical accuracy and low visual fidelity in generated portrait results
  • Limited customization options
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  • Aggressive monetization tactics require payment before users can verify the quality of generated images
  • Technical instability and application crashes prevent users from completing the photo generation process successfully
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  • Aggressive transition to subscription models restricts previously free cloud storage and photo sharing features
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Requests
  • Transparent trial periods or sample generation before requiring mandatory subscription payments
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  • Transparent trial period allowing users to test generation quality before payment
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  • Transparent refund policies are requested by users who feel the service fails to deliver
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  • Grandfathering existing users into previous storage policies to honor original product purchase terms
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Dynamic style updates maintain a recurring content-refresh loop
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  • Curated Discover page provides fresh content loops
  • Specialized headshot niche targets high-intent professional users
  • Automated curation engine reduces time-to-order below 60 seconds
  • Local-first privacy architecture builds user trust
  • High-volume print quality drives repeat purchase intent
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  • High-fidelity portrait realism sustains professional-grade positioning
  • Privacy-focused processing reduces friction for high-intent users
  • Studio-quality output differentiates from general-purpose face-swap apps
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  • Proprietary remote-control interface creates hardware-software lock-in
  • Preload gifting feature drives new hardware acquisition
  • NixCast engagement loop expands utility to smart TVs
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Weaknesses
  • Mandatory subscription paywall prevents trial
  • High frequency of AI rendering errors (facial distortion)
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  • Premium tier lacks transparency on usage caps
  • Anatomical errors in AI output erode professional utility
  • Immediate subscription charge triggers high refund rates
  • Transactional revenue model lacks recurring subscription stability
  • Limited manual design flexibility compared to professional editors
  • No social-sharing hooks to drive organic discovery
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  • Pay-before-preview monetization drives high refund requests
  • Technical instability causes frequent crashes during generation
  • Inaccurate facial mapping leads to distorted output
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  • 2.02 rating on Android indicates severe technical instability
  • Subscription-gated storage features alienate legacy users
  • 0.7-star rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
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Pricingfreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreesubscriptionfreefreemium
MomentumMaintenance-SteadyMaintenance-ActiveZombieSteady--
Update Cadence2 versions, ~3d avg-5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~33d avg1 versions-5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~11d avg5 versions5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~27d avg--

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