# Face Recognition! vs Reverse Image Search by Photo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reverse Image Search by Photo at 51% against Face Recognition!'s 4%. Reverse Image Search by Photo also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Face Recognition!'s advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 51 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Face Recognition! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Reverse Image Search by Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reverse Image Search by Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search by Photo has 689 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Face Recognition!'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Reverse Image Search by Photo's.

Face Recognition! ships an update every 7 months, Reverse Image Search by Photo every 51 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Recognition! | Reverse Image Search by Photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-recognition/id1220861956/reviews) | **[4.2 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-by-photo/id1465902677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **689** |
| Positive reviews | 4.2% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 51 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Masri](https://appshunter.io/developer/975614455) | [Vlad Polyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/438646985) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Recognition!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-recognition/id1220861956)

Analyze faces in images to estimate age, gender, and identify celebrity look-alikes. Compare faces for similarity and verify identity with a confidence score. Features include detailed facial attribute analysis and searching for visually similar faces.

**Highlights:** Face detection and analysis, Age and gender estimation, Celebrity look-alike identification, Face similarity and verification, Facial attribute detection (glasses, beard), Detailed facial feature description

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Face Recognition (5 credits) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove WaterMark | $3.99 | one-time |
| Face Recognition (10 credits) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Record AR Video | $6.99 | one-time |
| Face Recognition (20 credits) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Face Recognition (40 credits) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Face Recognition (100 credits) | $24.99 | one-time |


### Reverse Image Search by Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-by-photo/id1465902677)

Find similar images, identify original sources, and verify photo authenticity. This tool allows you to search the web using an image, crop and rotate it for precise results, and access your camera directly. Discover more about your environment and find higher resolution versions of pictures.

**Highlights:** Search by image, Identify original source, Find similar images, Crop and rotate images, Camera access, Copy/paste image or URL, Adjust image resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient image search
- 🔒 Stopped scammers
- 👍 Free app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for finding information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work/not functioning
- 🐛 Inconsistent/unreliable results
- 🐛 Confusing UI/hard to navigate
- 🐛 Redirects to Russian language pages

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to upload/process images
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/export search results
- Improved language support
- More comprehensive image search capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Recognition! free?

Face Recognition! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reverse Image Search by Photo free?

Reverse Image Search by Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Face Recognition! or Reverse Image Search by Photo?

Reverse Image Search by Photo is rated higher. Face Recognition! averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Reverse Image Search by Photo averages 4.2 from 689 ratings.

### Do Face Recognition! or Reverse Image Search by Photo have ads?

Neither Face Recognition! nor Reverse Image Search by Photo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Recognition! or Reverse Image Search by Photo?

Face Recognition! ships an update every 7 months, and Reverse Image Search by Photo every 51 months. Most recently, Face Recognition! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Reverse Image Search by Photo on November 6, 2026.

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