Comparison

Image Search vs PixelBoost

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Image Search

Search for images using various engines like Google, Bing, and Yandex. Verify image authenticity, find similar visuals, or gather information about a photo. Supports searching from your gallery, camera, web links, or clipboard.

Highlights
  • Reverse image search (Google, Bing, Yandex)
  • Search from gallery or camera
  • Search by image URL
  • Paste from clipboard search
  • Edit and crop images before search
  • Find similar images
Features
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“Image Search” allows you to search images via Google Image Search,Bing Image Search and Yandex Image Search. This app will help you to check if someone photos are real or just a copy-paste from the web. # Key Features ● Reverse image search via Google / Bing / Yandex ● Search images using photos/images from your Gallery or Camera Roll ● Search images using image web address / URL ● Search images by pasting image from clipboard ● Edit & Crop Images Before Search ● Look for similar images and get info about someone by photo SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - The application is available for complimentary free download, featuring optional auto-renewing subscription plans for Unlimited Access. - By selecting a subscription plan, you unlock all functionalities of the app. - Amount of Subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours prior to the expiry of the running duration. - Your account will incur a charge for renewal within 24 hours before the current term ends, and you will be notified of the renewal fee. - Users have the ability to manage their subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by navigating to their Account Settings after completing the purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions

About

PixelBoost

Features
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Transform your photos with PixelBoost, the AI-powered image upscaler and enhancer. Bring out every detail, sharpen every pixel, and turn ordinary photos into stunning high-resolution masterpieces — all with just a few taps! Terms of Use: https://www.kingsroadlabs.com/pixelboost/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Image Search3 screens
PixelBoost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelBoost at monthly against Image Search's every 7 months. Image Search's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Image Search sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PixelBoost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Search ships an update every 7 months, PixelBoost monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Image Search versus PixelBoost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SearchPixelBoost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviSteven Peters

Bugs and requests

Image Search

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes
  • Freezes on certain images
  • Incorrect identification of objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More accurate image recognition
  • Less intrusive ads
  • Improved user interface

PixelBoost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Image Search

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Palm Reader Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Image Search Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever Feature$9.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$29.99
10 purchases

PixelBoost

Subscriptions6
  • 20 Daily Credits$2.991 Month
  • 30 Daily Credits$4.991 Month
  • 40 Daily Credits$6.991 Month
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  • 50 Daily Credits$9.991 Month
  • 75 Daily Credits$12.991 Month
  • 200 Daily Credits$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • 100 Credits$2.99
  • 150 Credits$3.99
  • 300 Credits$5.99
Show 1 more
  • 1000 Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Image Search free?
Image Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelBoost free?
PixelBoost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Image Search or PixelBoost have ads?
Both Image Search and PixelBoost show ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Search or PixelBoost?
Image Search ships an update every 7 months, and PixelBoost monthly. Most recently, Image Search was updated on November 11, 2026 and PixelBoost on November 9, 2026.

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