# Reverse Image Search & AI Lens vs Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Image Search & AI Lens at 4.5 against Reverse's 3.8. Reverse Image Search & AI Lens also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 5.1K). Reverse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Image Search & AI Lens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Reverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search & AI Lens has 41K ratings behind it against 5.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Reverse Image Search & AI Lens's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reverse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, Reverse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Image Search & AI Lens | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-ai-lens/id1003144513/reviews)** | [3.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **32.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Yogesh Ukani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463010380) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Image Search & AI Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-ai-lens/id1003144513)

Instantly search the web using an image, photo, or URL to identify anything. Features AI-powered object recognition, text translation with OCR, and the ability to trace image origins. Perfect for verifying content and discovering information.

**Highlights:** Search by image from camera, library, or URL, AI Lens for object and landmark identification, Translate text from images with OCR, Trace photo origins and sources, Detect fake or edited images, Search history and saved results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective reverse image search
- ⚡️ Fast and efficient
- 🔍 Helpful for catching scammers
- 🔎 Useful for finding original images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 💰 Subscription model
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Inaccurate or irrelevant search results
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close ads
- Subscription issues for existing pro users

**Requested features**

- Ability to save search history
- Translation support for non-English results
- Option to disable ads or pay one-time fee


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871)

This utility app allows you to search for images using multiple search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye. It helps verify photo sources, find similar products, and discover information about images from your gallery or camera.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Search via gallery or camera, Multi-engine search (Google, Bing, Yandex, TinEye), Search history, Image editor, Share extension for direct search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse - Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Reverse App PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Effective reverse image search
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying scams
- 🔍 Useful for finding similar images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable search results

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Incompatibility with certain devices and image formats

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search accuracy and reliability
- More free search capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Image Search & AI Lens free?

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reverse free?

Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Image Search & AI Lens or Reverse?

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens is rated higher. Reverse Image Search & AI Lens averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Reverse averages 3.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Reverse Image Search & AI Lens or Reverse have ads?

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens shows ads; Reverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Image Search & AI Lens or Reverse?

Reverse Image Search & AI Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reverse every 2 months. Most recently, Reverse Image Search & AI Lens was updated on November 8, 2026 and Reverse on November 7, 2026.

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