# Reverse Image Search + vs Image Search

The clearest difference is update cadence: Image Search at every 3 weeks against Reverse Image Search +'s every 15 months. Image Search also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Reverse Image Search +'s advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%) and ratings volume (549 vs 33). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Search holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search + has 549 ratings behind it against 33, 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 0% of Image Search'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 Search every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Image Search + | Image Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-plus/id1564884146/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-search-reverse-image/id6748598891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **19.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DRIMTIM APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492441108) | [CoreBit Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812622692) |

## 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 Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-search-reverse-image/id6748598891)

Find the source or details of any image with a quick visual search. Upload photos from your gallery, take a new picture, or use a URL to instantly discover matching content, products, people, or places. Access your search history for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Upload photos from gallery, Instant camera search, Search by URL, Search history, Identify people, products, places

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Search Weekly Pro | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Image Search + free?

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

### Is Image Search free?

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

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

Image Search is rated higher. Reverse Image Search + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Image Search averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

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

Both Reverse Image Search + and Image Search show ads.

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

Reverse Image Search + ships an update every 15 months, and Image Search every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Image Search + was updated on September 24, 2026 and Image Search on September 20, 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.*