# Search by Image vs Copy My Data

Search by Image and Copy My Data both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Copy My Data's written reviews are positive against 28% of Search by Image's. Search by Image's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search by Image sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Copy My Data sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Search by Image against 4.6 for Copy My Data. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Search by Image's written reviews are positive against 50% of Copy My Data's.

Search by Image ships an update every 8 days, Copy My Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search by Image | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-by-image-lens-identify/id1155925769/reviews)** | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-smart-switch/id6748068771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) | [Ion Postolachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553024588) |

## What reviewers say

### Search by Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-by-image-lens-identify/id1155925769)

This app allows you to search for information using images. It helps verify photos, find people and places, and even translate text within images. Explore the internet visually and discover more with powerful search tools.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Photo verification, Image text translation, Multiple search engines, User-friendly interface, Quick search extension, Photo cropping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-smart-switch/id6748068771)

Effortlessly transfer contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events between iPhones using your local network. This app offers a fast, private, and secure solution for phone cloning and content sharing without needing accounts or cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Transfer contacts, photos, videos, calendar events, Local network transfer (no internet needed), Secure and private data transfer, No accounts or cloud required, Fast and intuitive interface, Phone cloning and content sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search by Image free?

Search by Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Copy My Data free?

Copy My Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Search by Image or Copy My Data?

Search by Image is rated higher. Search by Image averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

### Do Search by Image or Copy My Data have ads?

Neither Search by Image nor Copy My Data shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Search by Image or Copy My Data?

Search by Image ships an update every 8 days, and Copy My Data fortnightly. Most recently, Search by Image was updated on November 11, 2026 and Copy My Data on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*