# Search By Image vs Reverse Search

Search By Image and Reverse Search both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Reverse Search's written reviews are positive against 0% of Search By Image's. Reverse Search also leads on ads (none vs shown). Search By Image's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search By Image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reverse Search sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Search By Image against 4.5 for Reverse Search. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 184 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Search By Image's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reverse Search's.

Search By Image ships an update every 5 days, Reverse Search weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search By Image | Reverse Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-by-image-multi-engines/id1545107871/reviews) | **[4.5 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-search-image-search/id1582837464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [凯 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522692795) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Search By Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-by-image-multi-engines/id1545107871)

Discover visually similar images and related information across the web. Upload photos from your device or use image URLs to find related content, different sizes of the same image, and more. Supports multiple search engines and custom search options.

**Highlights:** Upload photos from albums and camera, Search by image URL, Multiple search engine support, Custom search engine support, Search by keyword, Multiple search result opening methods

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Search By Image Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Reverse Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-search-image-search/id1582837464)

Discover the origin and details of any image by using it as a search query. Upload photos, paste links, or capture new images to find information across multiple popular search engines simultaneously. Ideal for identifying sources, finding similar visuals, or learning more about a subject.

**Highlights:** Search using photos, links, or clipboard images, Take a photo to search instantly, Supports Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye, Find image source and related information, Available on iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Search Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Reverse Search Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search By Image free?

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

### Is Reverse Search free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Search By Image or Reverse Search?

Reverse Search is rated higher. Search By Image averages 4.4 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Reverse Search averages 4.5 from 184 ratings.

### Do Search By Image or Reverse Search have ads?

Search By Image shows ads; Reverse Search does not.

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

Search By Image ships an update every 5 days, and Reverse Search weekly. Most recently, Search By Image was updated on November 7, 2026 and Reverse Search on November 7, 2026.

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