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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 85/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 89/100 JPEG · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 89/100 2000×2000 (Near-Native Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | 92/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | 82/100 JPEG · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | APPLORE Image generation 92/100 Seven-aspect task score APPLORE demonstrates top-tier instruction adherence and rendering precision in the image generation benchmark. Powered by GPT Image 2.5, it achieved perfect scores across text rendering ("REALTEST 2026"), color/quantity binding (3 apples, 2 blue mugs), and 5-finger robot hand anatomy (65/65). New accounts receive 10 trial credits, and 5 credits were used to generate and export a native 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG. With transparent credit deduction and an ~15s generation latency, it represents a highly reliable tool for icon and graphic design. Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-28 | MagicEraser.org (MagicEraser 6.0 Text-to-Image) Image generation 82/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free trials have clear credit costs and support further editing on the same page; credits are limited, and this 1000px result has spelling and count errors. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | APPLORE sitewide icon archive and AI credits; free trial, monthly subscriptions, and lifetime access · 2026-10-28 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Tier2026-10-28 ↗ Free Free Free 25 AI credits on signup, 5 daily downloads, browse first 300 icons per category Pro Monthly2026-10-28 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 500 monthly AI credits (~100 icons), full 18,700+ icon archive with redesign history and SVG export Max Monthly2026-10-28 ↗ USD 29.99/month — Monthly 2,000 monthly AI credits (~400 icons), 8 concurrent icons & 6 animations, priority queue Founder Lifetime2026-10-28 ↗ USD 49 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time lifetime access to full icon library and non-AI tools, with 800 included AI credits 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 25 free trial credits upon signup; non-AI tools and basic browsing are free; Pro includes 500 monthly credits and full archive; Founder tier provides lifetime access. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified APPLORE official homepage and icon explorer ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ APPLORE official pricing plans page ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ | Web subscriptions, displayed top-ups and enterprise quote; USD · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits 200 Credit2026-10-20 ↗ USD 14.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 200 general credits Rules [3] 500 Credit2026-10-20 ↗ USD 30 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 500 general credits Rules [3] 2000 Credit2026-10-20 ↗ USD 70 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 2000 general credits Rules [3] 5000 Credit2026-10-20 ↗ USD 90 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 5000 general credits Rules [3] 10,000 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗ USD 120 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 10,000 cross-tool credits Rules [4] 30,000 credit pack2026-10-20 ↗ USD 330 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 30,000 cross-tool credits Rules [4] 11 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Verified 10,000 credits for $120 and 30,000 for $330, both one-time payments with non-expiring credits. The pricing page quantifies upscaling, restoration, editing and video use but not background removal; general credits are not asserted removal counts. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime in account dashboard Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Large top-up package selections ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10 trial credits upon signup; 5 credits per generation, allowing 2 full free runs | Guests get 10 Free Credits without login; MagicEraser 6.0 Text-to-Image costs only 1 Credit per generation (up to 10 free unwatermarked images) |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancel anytime in account dashboard |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 5 credits clearly indicated next to Create button with real-time remaining credit counter | Displays "Credits Required: 1 Credit" directly above the Generate button |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | 100% accurate text spelling, zero color bleeding across specified objects, structurally sound 5-finger robotic hand, and native 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export. | Materials looked plausible, but one letter was wrong and one apple missing; check exact text and counts. |
| Original historical observation | Outstanding performance with GPT Image 2.5: exact text spelling, 3 apples and 2 mugs with zero color bleeding, sound 5-finger robot hand anatomy, and native 1024x1024 PNG export (2.55MB). | MagicEraser 6.0 renders convincing vintage brass textures and carved wood grain with "REALLEST 2026" (1-letter typo) and 2 blue mugs, though it rendered 2 red apples instead of 3. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Designers and developers needing accurate typography rendering, multi-entity spatial/color binding, and clean 1024px icon assets | Creators who want no-login text-to-image generation combined with inpainting and upscaling in one workspace |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test | JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1024×1024 (PNG) | 1000×1000 (Guest no-login unwatermarked JPG export) |
| Watermark observation | Completely watermark-free (1024x1024 native PNG export) | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Configurable 1-4 icons per run, integrated with asset viewer, prompt reuse, and logo animation links | Supports batchMode toggle |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1024 × 1024 | 1000 × 1000 |
| Attached file dimensions | 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 15s · End-to-end reference: 15.5s | Network-observed server wait: 8.96s · End-to-end reference: 9.36s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-28 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Supports Google OAuth and email sign-in (10 free trial credits upon registration) | No login required (guests receive 10 Free Credits automatically) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Directly switch to Erase or Fine Edit on the generated image |
| Interaction observations | Signups receive 10 trial credits (5 per icon generation, allowing 2 full runs), supporting 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export and multi-size previews without invasive ads or dark patterns. | One-click Download button exports the unwatermarked JPG and allows instant switching to Erase, Enhance, or Upscaler in the same workspace. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | APPLORE Team | MagicEraser.org / LinoCut AI |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | US / APAC Independent AI Team |
| Domain history record | Not verified | 2023–2026 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Independent utility platform with bilingual interface, clear Terms and Privacy policies, and dedicated support email. | Part of the MagicEraser.org / LinoCut AI suite sharing a unified guest credit pool. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | One of the very few AI Image Generators that allows guests to generate and download 1000×1000 unwatermarked images without logging in. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Stripe Checkout | Google Analytics · Aliyun SLS Web Tracking |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Exports 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG (2.55MB) via cloud inference with async polling and status queries; average inference time ~15.0s. | Executes via HTTPS async polling (me_single_photo_editor_v1) in 8.96s and returns a signed US-West OSS image. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Claims deletion within 4 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 Transparent pricing detailing trial tier, Pro ($9.99/mo), and Founder lifetime ($49) with clear per-feature credit deduction table. | 33 / 35 Clearly displays 10 initial guest Free Credits in the top bar and states "Credits Required: 1 Credit" on the Text-to-Image panel; generates and exports a 1000×1000 unwatermarked JPG without login. |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Signups receive 10 trial credits (5 per icon generation, allowing 2 full runs), supporting 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export and multi-size previews without invasive ads or dark patterns. | 28 / 30 One-click Download button exports the unwatermarked JPG and allows instant switching to Erase, Enhance, or Upscaler in the same workspace. |
| Background & reputation | 14 / 20 Independent utility platform with bilingual interface, clear Terms and Privacy policies, and dedicated support email. | 18 / 20 Part of the MagicEraser.org / LinoCut AI suite sharing a unified guest credit pool. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Exports 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG (2.55MB) via cloud inference with async polling and status queries; average inference time ~15.0s. | 13 / 15 Executes via HTTPS async polling (me_single_photo_editor_v1) in 8.96s and returns a signed US-West OSS image. |
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Wooden sign with engraved 'REALTEST 2026' 100% spelled correctly, sharp and centered (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Dark oak table accurately displays 3 red apples and 2 blue ceramic mugs with zero color bleeding (20/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (20/20: Vintage brass robot right hand holds wooden sign with 5 distinct articulated fingers (20/20)) | 48 / 65 Text Rendering (18/25: Two-line sign clearly legible as "REALLEST 2026" (single-letter L/T substitution, 18/25)) · Count & Color Binding (14/20: 2 red apples (1 short of 3) and 2 blue ceramic mugs on the dark oak table with zero color bleeding (14/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (16/20: Vintage brass robot holding the wooden sign with both hands: right hand shows 5 distinct metallic fingers, left hand shows 4 fingers gripping the side edge (16/20)) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Forced watermark in free export (0/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024×1024 (PNG) | 19.6 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1000×1000 (Guest no-login unwatermarked JPG export) |
| Processing speed | 10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 15s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 15.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 8.96s (API mode: async_polling; end-to-end 9.36s shown for reference only, never penalized) |

