# Reverse Image Search + vs Reverse Image Search & Lens

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse Image Search & Lens at none against Reverse Image Search +'s shown. Reverse Image Search & Lens also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months). Reverse Image Search +'s advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 6%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Reverse Image Search + against 4.3 for Reverse Image Search & Lens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 557 and 428 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Reverse Image Search +'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Reverse Image Search & Lens's.

Reverse Image Search + ships an update every 15 months, Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Image Search + | Reverse Image Search & Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-plus/id1564884146/reviews)** | [4.3 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-lens/id1660005168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **557** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | **19.1% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DRIMTIM APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492441108) | [Evgeniya Yastrebova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557015450) |

## 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


### 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 Image Search + free?

Reverse Image Search + 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 Image Search + or Reverse Image Search & Lens?

Reverse Image Search + is rated higher. Reverse Image Search + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while Reverse Image Search & Lens averages 4.3 from 428 ratings.

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

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

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

Reverse Image Search + ships an update every 15 months, and Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. Most recently, Reverse Image Search + was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reverse Image Search & Lens on November 3, 2026.

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