# Reverse vs Reverse Image Search & Lens

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse Image Search & Lens at none against Reverse's shown. Reverse Image Search & Lens also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Reverse's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 6%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 428). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Reverse Image Search & Lens sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Image Search & Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse has 5.1K ratings behind it against 428, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 6% of Reverse Image Search & Lens's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reverse ships an update every 2 months, Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Reverse Image Search & Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871/reviews) | **[4.3 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-lens/id1660005168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yogesh Ukani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463010380) | [Evgeniya Yastrebova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557015450) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**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


### Reverse Image Search & Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-lens/id1660005168)

Instantly identify images, find visually similar photos, and discover original sources using AI. This app simplifies online searches by locating products, celebrities, and verifying image authenticity.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Face recognition, Product finder, Media insights, Domain information lookup, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Search  - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Search  - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Search  - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Reverse Search - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Reverse Search - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Useful for finding information when it works
- ⚡ Quick results on successful searches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- ❌ Search functionality doesn't work reliably
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 💰 Misleading free trial with auto-billing charges
- 🎯 Inaccurate or irrelevant search results

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and shuts down unexpectedly
- Infinite loading spinner that never completes
- Blank screen when uploading images
- Face detection fails on clear images
- Search results don't load after restart

**Requested features**

- Transparent pricing model without hidden auto-billing
- Improved accuracy for reverse image search
- Better face detection algorithm
- Faster loading and search processing
- More generous free trial or free searches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is Reverse Image Search & Lens free?

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

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

Reverse Image Search & Lens is rated higher. Reverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Reverse Image Search & Lens averages 4.3 from 428 ratings.

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

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

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

Reverse ships an update every 2 months, and Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. Most recently, Reverse was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reverse Image Search & Lens on November 3, 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.*