# PhotobySearch! vs Reverse Image Search App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotobySearch! at 72% against Reverse Image Search App's 36%. PhotobySearch! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Reverse Image Search App's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (349 vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Image Search App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PhotobySearch! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reverse Image Search App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search App has 349 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of PhotobySearch!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Reverse Image Search App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PhotobySearch! ships an update every 2 weeks, Reverse Image Search App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotobySearch! | Reverse Image Search App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobysearch/id1199937933/reviews) | **[4.5 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-app/id6445823309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **349** |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nakamura takanari](https://appshunter.io/developer/721093975) | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotobySearch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobysearch/id1199937933)

Instantly find similar images using your camera or existing photos. Capture a picture of something you want to identify or recall, and discover related visuals. Perfect for remembering items or exploring visual connections.

**Highlights:** Search by captured image, Find similar images, Visual search, Identify objects, Recall visual information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reverse Image Search App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-app/id6445823309)

Easily search for images using various search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye. Verify photos, identify objects, or find the source of an image with AI-powered detection. Search directly from your camera, photo library, or web URLs.

**Highlights:** Search images from photo library, Search images from camera, Search images via URL, Face search, AI-powered search, Save images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Image Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $8.99 | per month |
| Full Access - Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Reverse Image Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotobySearch! free?

PhotobySearch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reverse Image Search App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotobySearch! or Reverse Image Search App?

Reverse Image Search App is rated higher. PhotobySearch! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Reverse Image Search App averages 4.5 from 349 ratings.

### Do PhotobySearch! or Reverse Image Search App have ads?

Reverse Image Search App shows ads; PhotobySearch! does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotobySearch! or Reverse Image Search App?

PhotobySearch! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reverse Image Search App monthly. Most recently, PhotobySearch! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reverse Image Search App on October 25, 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.*