Cleanr: AI Photo Editor - A Facetune Alternative for iPhone
Cleanr by MRVL is a complete photo editing studio for iPhone that replaces Facetune with 22 professional tools: object removal, background editing, sky replacement, face retouching, and one-tap auto-enhance. Unlike Facetune, Cleanr has no watermarks on free exports and no confusing credit systems.
What makes Cleanr different from Facetune
Cleanr is a photo cleanup app that does what Facetune does, but without the friction. Facetune charges per edit using in-app credits and watermarks free exports. Cleanr gives you a free tier with real limits (3 enhancements per day, 3 background removals per day, 3 object removals per day) but no watermark on anything you export. There are no hidden credit costs, no dark patterns. If you want unlimited edits, Plus is £29.99 per year. Face retouching, HSL colour grading, and selective adjustments live in the AI Pro tier (£99.99 per year). The entry point is genuinely free, and paid tiers are transparent about what they unlock.
Core editing tools Cleanr shares with Facetune
Both apps let you remove blemishes, blur backgrounds, adjust skin tone, and add portrait blur effects. Cleanr uses Vision face detection for Auto Blemish, so you don't need to brush manually. Both remove objects from photos; Cleanr uses PatchMatch content-aware technology. Both offer background removal with presets. Where they diverge: Cleanr adds sky replacement (6 curated presets from Blue Day to Stormy), JPEG cleanup for old photos, batch processing (up to 50 photos in Pro tier), and generative fill for advanced inpainting. Cleanr also strips EXIF metadata for privacy if you need it.
Features Cleanr has that Facetune doesn't
Cleanr includes tools Facetune users typically load a second app to do. Object removal with PatchMatch means you don't need Photoshop or Snapseed. Background removal with 15 presets (transparent, blur, solids, gradients, sky replace) covers most use cases. Night denoise and photo unblur tackle phone camera noise and motion blur. Old photo restoration, B&W colourisation, and picture frames (Polaroid, Vintage, Film Strip styles) appeal to heritage and memory sharing. Selective adjustments (AI Pro tier) let you brighten or saturate just part of a photo. Generative fill brushes in new content where you erase something. Batch processing saves hours if you're editing product photos for Shopify or Etsy.
Pricing and how it compares
Free tier: 3 enhancements, 3 background removals, 3 object removals per day, no watermark, no ads. Plus (£3.99/month or £29.99/year) unlocks unlimited edits, batch processing for 10 photos, and cloud history. Pro (£59.99/year) adds commercial licence and batch processing up to 50 photos. AI Pro (£99.99/year) adds HSL colour, tone curves, selective adjustments, face retouch, and generative fill. There is also a Core Lifetime tier (£4.99 one-time) for the essential tools forever. Facetune's free tier has watermarks and credit costs. Cleanr's free tier has neither.
Who should switch from Facetune to Cleanr
If you're a content creator, small business owner, or everyday iPhone user tired of watermarks and credit systems, Cleanr cuts through the noise. Faith creators get a bonus: Faith Mode includes warm presets and scripture overlays built for Christian social media. Cleanr also works for anyone juggling multiple apps (one for blemish removal, another for background editing, a third for sky replacement). Consolidating into one app with no watermark on free exports saves time and frustration. Download free, try the daily limits, and upgrade only if unlimited edits matter to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cleanr really a Facetune alternative?
Yes. Both apps remove blemishes, blur backgrounds, and adjust skin tone. Cleanr adds object removal, sky replacement, batch processing, and generative fill; lacks Facetune's makeup and body reshape tools. For photo cleanup, Cleanr is the stronger free alternative.
Do I need to pay to remove the watermark?
No. Cleanr does not watermark free exports. You only pay if you want unlimited edits or access to Pro and AI Pro features like face retouch or generative fill.
What is the cheapest way to get unlimited photo editing?
Cleanr Plus at £29.99 per year gives you unlimited edits of all core tools (auto-enhance, object removal, background removal, sky replacement, etc.). AI Pro at £99.99 per year adds advanced colour grading and generative fill if you need those.
Can I batch edit photos in Cleanr?
Yes. Plus tier supports batch editing up to 10 photos at once; Pro tier supports up to 50 photos. Facetune does not have batch editing.
Is Cleanr free to download?
Yes. Cleanr is free to download on iPhone. Free tier includes 3 enhancements, 3 background removals, 3 object removals, and 2 sky replacements per day, with no watermark on exports.
What devices does Cleanr support?
Cleanr is available on iPhone via the Apple App Store. Download the app to check device compatibility for your model.