AKVIS Retoucher AI vs Memento AI

AKVIS Retoucher AI is desktop software for restoring old photos, removing defects, and improving image quality with traditional tools and AI. Its AI Object Removal mode uses a neural network to remove unwanted objects and rebuild the background. All-Purpose Retouching and Small Defects Removal provide other workflows. The software can repair scratches, dust, and stains, reconstruct missing areas from nearby image content, and extend photo borders when a layout needs more room for cropping. It is available as a standalone program or as a plugin for photo editors, including AliveColors, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Corel PaintShop Pro, among others. Supported file formats are RAW, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WEBP, and TIFF. The full software can be evaluated free for 10 days without registration, but there is no free plan. Each license allows use on two computers and does not expire. Home and Home Deluxe licenses are for personal non-commercial use; Business allows commercial use. The pricing note lists a starting price of $87.

Memento AI restores old photos by repairing scratches, sharpening blurry faces, and refreshing faded color. It can also make a color version of a black-and-white image. Each restoration is separate from the original, and users can compare the result with the source before saving. The app accesses the selected photo through the system photo picker or camera and sends that image to an AI restoration service; it says unrelated library photos are not uploaded. AI estimates details and color from the image, so it cannot verify information missing from the original. Pro restoration History remains in the app’s private local container and is not synced to an account or cloud history service. Memento is available on iOS and macOS. The listing requires iOS 18.0 or later and iPadOS 18.0 or later for iPad. Mac requires macOS 15.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later, and the app is not verified for macOS. The free Standard plan saves restorations without a watermark. Memento Pro Annual adds HD export and private on-device History for $36.99 a year, billed through Apple.