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Retake vs Upscayl
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Improved iOS photo quality
Enhance images with free, open-source AI upscaling.
Primary task
Image upscaling
Image upscaling
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $4.99/mo
Free Trial · Trial; then from $9.99
Pricing details
Free + from $4.99/mo
Free + from $9.99
Billing cycle
Monthly
One-time
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
iOS
Web, macOS
Integrations
Not documented
GitHub
Source rating
No rating recorded
4.3 / 5 · 13 ratings
Catalog views
9k
23k
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- App available on App Store
- Easy usage on iPhones, iPads
- Automatic adjustments on photos
- Manually adjust settings
- Options for more customization
- Free and open source
- Preserves details when upscaling
- Multi-platform compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Allows varied upscaling factors
Listed limitations
- iOS only
- In-app purchases required
- Limited languages
- Limited photo editing features
- Cloud services not utilized
- Requires manual installation
- Dependent on user donations
- No auto-update feature
- Limited upscaling options
- No batch processing feature