Reverse Image Search / iSearch vs Lens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reverse Image Search / iSearch
Find similar images or details about a specific image using this tool. It saves your searches in a history for easy access and includes a browser with an ad blocker. Supports dark mode and is compatible with iPads.
- Reverse image search
- Search history
- Ad-blocking browser
- Dark mode support
- iPad compatibility
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Search the web with just an image to find similar images and learn more about what's in it. ■ Search by image - Pick an image from the Photos app and search - Search with an image you copied - Search from your saved images or the image you're viewing ■ Clips - Searched images are saved as clips, so you can look back at them or search again anytime - Open the source page or copy its URL - Save to the Photos app or use the share menu ■ Browser - View results right in the built-in browser - Built-in ad blocker ■ Also - Dark mode and iPad support * Image search uses Google's search service.
Lens
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Identify anything with a photo. Point your camera at a plant, coin, insect, rock, antique, or everyday object—OmniSnap uses AI to name it and explain what you’re looking at. WHAT YOU GET • Photo identification for plants, animals, coins, rocks, insects, art, and more • Clear details: key facts, category insights, and confidence so you know how sure the match is • Suggested price ranges and web references for collectibles and everyday items (estimates, not appraisals) • Ask AI to dig deeper—value, care tips, history, and fun facts about your find • A personal collection of discoveries that backs up securely and restores after reinstall HOW IT WORKS 1. Open OmniSnap and take a photo—or pick one from your library 2. Optionally choose a category (Plants, Coins, Insects, Stones, and more) for a sharper result 3. Review the AI report, explore live web matches, and save it to your collection 4. Tap Ask AI anytime you want a quick follow-up Built for curious minds: hikers identifying plants, collectors checking coins and stamps, shoppers comparing finds, and anyone who’s ever asked “what is this?” Download OmniSnap and start discovering. Questions or feedback: support@thoccy.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://colossal-dinghy-74a.notion.site/397367cb0d0d801080a2ca07cd2f20aa
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lens at none against Reverse Image Search / iSearch's shown. Lens also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Reverse Image Search / iSearch's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Reverse Image Search / iSearch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reverse Image Search / iSearch ships an update every 2 months, Lens every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reverse Image Search / iSearch | Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koichiro Umemiya | Wing Hei Brian Tam |
In-app purchases
Reverse Image Search / iSearch
- Premium$4.99
Lens
- OmniSnap Pro$6.997 Days
- OmniSnap Pro$12.997 Days
- OmniSnap Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is Reverse Image Search / iSearch free?
Is Lens free?
Do Reverse Image Search / iSearch or Lens have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reverse Image Search / iSearch or Lens?
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