# Reverse Image Search vs Image Search

Reverse Image Search and Image Search both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Reverse Image Search's written reviews are positive against 0% of Image Search's. Reverse Image Search also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Image Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $18.49 per 7 days. Reverse Image Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Reverse Image Search against 4.7 for Image Search. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search has 1.4K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Reverse Image Search's written reviews are positive against 0% of Image Search's.

Reverse Image Search ships an update every 9 days, Image Search every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Image Search | Image Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-rimg/id1620042603/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-search-reverse-image/id6748598891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565217092) | [CoreBit Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812622692) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Image Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-rimg/id1620042603)

Search the web using images instead of text. This tool aggregates results from multiple popular reverse image search engines, helping you find information, identify objects, and discover sources quickly and efficiently.

**Highlights:** Search using images, Multiple search engine results, Image from gallery, URL, or clipboard, Take photo for search, Identify objects and people, Compare search engine results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast search results
- 💡 Useful for identifying items
- 🚀 Provides multiple search engine options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate or irrelevant search results
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Fails to load images
- Inconsistent search results

**Requested features**

- Save search engine preferences
- Add voice search functionality
- Improve accuracy of image identification


### 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 | $18.49 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Image Search free?

Reverse Image Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### 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 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Image Search averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

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

Image Search shows ads; Reverse Image Search does not.

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

Reverse Image Search ships an update every 9 days, and Image Search every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Image Search was updated on October 27, 2026 and Image Search on October 24, 2026.

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