Comparison

Reverse vs Lens

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

Head to head
About

Reverse

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
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Reverse - Image Search is a FREE smart utility. The app lets you search any image using multiple top image search engines, all from one place. Advantages + Reverse Image Search is a useful tool to verify the source of photographs, screenshots, and memes. + Research profile pictures of potential dates. + Find the photo's location while on vacation or traveling. + Search for a similar product to buy online. + Find your favorite celebrities on the net. + Solve brand puzzles! Features: - Reverse image search using similar image search (search for images, by an image) - Search for images/photos/pictures by selecting from the Gallery button in the app - Search by capturing a photo through the camera - Search related information by combining the power of multiple popular image search engines - History section to give you a list of your past searches, with an option to revisit past results - Easy image editor to adjust your image before you begin your search - Search an image directly from within the Photos app, or any other app through Share - Search an image directly from Safari or your favorite browser Start searching your image to its roots and sources on the Internet, like a detective! Subscribe Now. - Subscription price & length: $5.99 per month (Includes 3 days free trial) - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://reverseimagesear.ch/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://reverseimagesear.ch/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have a feature request you would like to see in a future version of the app? Do not hesitate to contact us.

About

Lens

This app allows you to perform visual searches across multiple search engines simultaneously. Verify image authenticity, research people or places, find similar products, or locate celebrities using just an image.

Highlights
  • Multi-engine image search
  • Image source verification
  • People and place research
  • Product discovery
  • Celebrity search
  • Logo identification
Features
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Lens: AI Image Search Discover the power of visual search with Lens: AI Image Search! Effortlessly search images across top search engines like Google Lens, Google Images, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye - all in one place. Use Lens: AI Image Search to: - Verify the source and authenticity of images, such as photos, screenshots, and memes. - Research the background and identity of your potential dates based on their profile pictures. - Find out the location and context of the images you encounter while traveling or vacationing. - Search for similar or alternative products online based on their images. - Locate your favorite celebrities on the web using their photos. - Solve brand puzzles by identifying the logos and trademarks in the images. Lens: AI Image Search is a powerful tool to explore the web in a new way. Download Lens: AI Image Search today and start your image search journey! With Lens: AI Image Search, the world is just an image away. =================================== ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Subscription price: - 1 week: $6.99 (3-day free trial) - 1 month: $12.99 - 1 year: $39.99 - Subscription may be canceled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-labs Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/mobi-labs-termofservice

Screenshots

Reverse4 screens
Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lens at 4.4 against Reverse's 3.8. Lens also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). Reverse's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Reverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Lens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Reverse's written reviews are positive against 44% of Lens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse ships an update every 2 months, Lens every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reverse versus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverseLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5.1K ratings)4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews44.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.1K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYogesh UkaniAnh Nguyen

Customer experience

Reverse

All ratings5,090 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative61.8%

Lens

All ratings1,262 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative51.4%

User reviews

Reverse

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔍 Effective reverse image search
  • 🔍 Helpful for identifying scams
  • 🔍 Useful for finding similar images

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription required
  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
  • 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable search results

Lens

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User friendly
  • 💡 Helpful for identifying furniture
  • 🚀 Accurate search results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🔒 Unclear subscription model

Bugs and requests

Reverse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Incompatibility with certain devices and image formats

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved search accuracy and reliability
  • More free search capabilities

Lens

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feature not working
  • Account issues (disappearing accounts, unable to restore)
  • Subscription issues (double charging, unable to cancel)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clear search options
  • Ability to clear search history
  • Support for identifying non-consumer items

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reverse

Subscriptions1
  • Reverse - Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • Reverse App PRO$4.99
4 purchases

Lens

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Reverse free?
Reverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse or Lens?
Lens is rated higher. Reverse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Lens averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Reverse or Lens have ads?
Both Reverse and Lens show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse or Lens?
Reverse ships an update every 2 months, and Lens every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lens on November 3, 2026.

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