Memento AI vs Restore.Photo

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.

Restore.Photo uses AI to repair damaged, faded, or blurry photographs through a web service accessible worldwide on browser-equipped devices. It detects and repairs scratches, tears, and physical damage, and can add color to black-and-white or faded images. Enhancement tools include noise reduction, face enhancement, and 2x or 4x upscaling. Uploads accept JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, and BMP files up to 25 MB. The service states that average processing takes under 30 seconds. Photos are encrypted during transfer and processing and automatically deleted within 24 hours. The Free plan allows three restorations per month, standard quality, and output up to 1024x1024 resolution. Pro costs $12 a month and includes unlimited restorations, up to 4K output, advanced repair, and batch uploads of up to 10. Business costs $39 a month and adds API access, team collaboration, white labeling, and dedicated support, with batch processing up to 100.