# Reverse Image Search + vs Image Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Image Search + at 4.4 against Image Reverse's 3.5. Reverse Image Search + also leads on ratings volume (549 vs 15). Image Reverse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 19%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Image Search + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Image Reverse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Image Search + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search + has 549 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Reverse Image Search +'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Image Reverse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reverse Image Search + ships an update every 15 months, Image Reverse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Image Search + | Image Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-plus/id1564884146/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-reverse-image-search/id1622979253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DRIMTIM APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492441108) | [仕华 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066728652) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Image Search +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-plus/id1564884146)

Easily search for images across multiple search engines like Google, Bing, and Yandex. Save time by viewing all results on a single page. Supports searching from your photo library, camera, clipboard, or by image URL.

**Highlights:** Search across Google, Bing, Yandex, View all results on one page, Search from photo library, camera, clipboard, Search by image URL, Search by words, Crop and rotate images, Search history

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Reverse Image Search Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Reverse Image Search Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $6.99 | per year |
| Reverse Image Search Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate image identification for research purposes
- 🎯 Effective reverse image search functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy accessibility
- 🔍 Helpful for detecting stolen identities and fraud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Deceptive freemium model - limited free usage then forced paywall
- 🐌 Extremely slow search performance (100+ seconds per query)
- 🔄 App freezes and gets stuck in loading loops
- ❌ Unreliable search results - fails to find images other engines locate
- 💳 Charges users without proper disclosure or consent

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and stops loading after initial use
- Infinite loading loops during search operations
- Unexpected charges without user confirmation
- Search functionality becomes unavailable after limited queries
- Navigation breaks when returning to previous searches

**Requested features**

- Functional back button for iOS navigation
- Language localization options beyond Russian
- Improved search engine integration (Google, Bing support)
- Transparent pricing and clearer free tier limitations
- Regular app updates and maintenance


### Image Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-reverse-image-search/id1622979253)

Easily search the web using an image as your query. Find similar images, discover where a photo is used online, or identify objects. Supports multiple search engines and offers convenient search options.

**Highlights:** Search by image from gallery or camera, Search by image URL or keywords, Supports Google, Bing, and Yandex, Find similar and duplicate images, View search history, Edit images before searching

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $2.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Image Search + free?

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

### Is Image Reverse free?

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

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

Reverse Image Search + is rated higher. Reverse Image Search + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Image Reverse averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

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

Reverse Image Search + shows ads; Image Reverse does not.

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

Reverse Image Search + ships an update every 15 months, and Image Reverse fortnightly. Most recently, Reverse Image Search + was updated on October 12, 2026 and Image Reverse on September 27, 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.*