TouchRetouch
An app that erases people, wires and clutter from your photos.
What TouchRetouch does
TouchRetouch is a long-running object remover, made by a small studio since 2010. You brush over what you want gone, or let its AI find distractions like signs and trash cans. It also has a clone stamp, a line remover for wires and quick face touch-ups.
TouchRetouch does one thing and does it well: it makes stuff in your photos disappear. Paint over a tourist, a trash can or a sign with the brush, tap Go, and the app fills in the space with what should be behind it.
Newer versions add an AI mode that spots common distractions for you, so you can clear a busy street scene in a tap. For trickier spots there's a clone stamp to copy texture by hand, and a mesh and line tool built for wires, fences and power lines. You can also blur or swap the background and smooth skin.
It's been around for over 15 years and is still updated, which says a lot. Pricing now runs through plans inside the app, and the developer says people who paid for older versions keep the core tools. If you want precise, hands-on control over what gets erased, this is a strong pick. If you want a background cut out for a product photo, a background remover fits better.
Alternatives to TouchRetouch
Who it's for
Skip it if: Making transparent cutouts for product photos or stickers.
Pricing
TouchRetouch is free to download. The US App Store lists yearly plans from $14.99 to $49.99, weekly plans at $1.99 and $9.99, and a $3.99 credits pack. Check the app to see which tools you get for free.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Precise brush and clone tools give you control
- Dedicated tool for wires and lines
- Long track record and still actively updated
- Made by a small independent studio
Watch out for
- Pricing now runs through in-app plans with many tiers
- Not clear which tools stay free
- Not built for cutting out backgrounds
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Questions people ask
Is TouchRetouch free?
It's free to download, with paid plans inside the app. Which tools stay free isn't spelled out on the store page.
Does TouchRetouch remove objects automatically?
It can. An AI mode spots common distractions on its own, and you can also brush over anything yourself.
Can TouchRetouch remove power lines?
Yes. It has a line and mesh tool made for wires, cables and fences.
Does TouchRetouch work on Mac?
Yes, on Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or later), as well as iPhone, iPad and Android.