Comparison

Reverse Image Search & Lens vs Sherlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reverse Image Search & Lens

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
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Trace any photo back to where it came from. Upload an image and instantly discover where it appears across the open web, which page published it first, and what unique information is hidden behind it. Powered by advanced reverse image search, we help you understand the real story behind any picture — faster, smarter, and more convenient than an ordinary search engine. UPLOAD A PHOTO. GET THE FULL PICTURE. Drop in any image and our AI scans publicly available web pages to reveal every place that photo appears — identical copies, higher-resolution versions, and visually similar shots. Get matched results in seconds. KEY FEATURES - REVERSE IMAGE SEARCH Search the internet by photo instead of words. Find the exact pages where an image appears, trace it to its original source, and see everywhere it has been reused or reposted. - FIND IDENTICAL PHOTOS Instantly surface every copy of the same picture across the open web — including cropped, resized, and re-uploaded versions. - DISCOVER SIMILAR IMAGES Go beyond exact matches. Find visually similar photos, alternative angles, and higher-quality versions of the image you started with. - PHOTO ANALYSIS Get unique details about any picture — understand what it contains, where it may have come from, and how it is being used online. - SMART ALERTS Set an alert for any photo and we will remind you to check back for new results. Perfect for keeping track of images that keep appearing online over time. - BETTER THAN AN ORDINARY SEARCH All the power of image search engines, made simpler and more convenient — clean results, fast matches, and everything in one place. - PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photos you upload are used only to run your search and are deleted right afterward. Submitted images are processed transiently only to complete the requested search and are normally discarded after processing. Search history may be stored locally on the device and can be cleared in the app. Limited technical, subscription, and product-analytics data is handled as described in our Privacy Policy. WHO IS IT FOR? - Photographers and creators checking where their work appears online - Anyone tracking where a specific photo shows up across the web - Journalists and researchers tracing image sources - Shoppers checking whether a product photo is genuine or recycled stock - Curious users who want to know more about a picture they have come across HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload a photo from your device or paste an image link 2. Our AI scans publicly available web pages using reverse image search 3. Review identical matches, source pages, and visually similar images — typically within seconds 4. Set an alert to be reminded when new results appear Important: This app searches publicly available content from the open web. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any search engine or third-party image service. All results are based on publicly available content. Please use the app responsibly at all times. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium access is available through an auto-renewable subscription. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price of your chosen plan - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Questions or feedback? Email support@imgsearch.app Terms of Service: https://imgsearch.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://imgsearch.app/privacy

About

Sherlock

Identify the origin and authenticity of images. This tool checks where a photo appears online, detects AI-generated content, and describes its contents, helping you verify pictures before trusting them.

Highlights
  • Reverse image search
  • AI-generated photo detection
  • Image content identification
  • On-device search history
  • Encrypted photo uploads
  • No account required
Features
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Sherlock is a reverse image search and AI photo checker. Drop in a photo and Sherlock shows you where that image already appears online, whether it looks AI-generated, and what's in it — so you can check a picture before you trust it. WHY SHERLOCK A photo can be borrowed, resold, or generated. Before you act on one, it's worth knowing whether it has been somewhere else first. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Reverse Image Search — find the public pages and sites where the same picture already appears. • Spot AI-Generated Photos — get a score for how likely a picture was made by AI. • Identify What's in the Photo — get a plain description of the object shown. • Keep Your Results — past checks are saved on your device, and only there. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a photo, take one, or paste an image address. 2. Sherlock runs a reverse image search and an AI-generation check. 3. You get a report: where the image appears, how AI-likely it looks, and what it shows. GOOD FOR • A listing photo that looks too good for the price. • A picture someone sent you that feels off. • Checking whether an image is a real photo or AI output. • Finding pages that are using a photo of your own. WHOLE-IMAGE SEARCH, NOT FACE RECOGNITION Sherlock matches the whole picture. It is not facial recognition. It does not detect, scan, or map faces, and it never creates or stores biometric data. It finds public web pages where the same image already appears. PRIVACY • Photos are uploaded over an encrypted connection only to run your check, then deleted from our servers right after — never used to train AI. • Your search history stays on your device. Turn it off or clear it anytime in Settings. • No name or email needed to get started. • Before your first check, Sherlock names every service your photo is sent to. AI NOTICE Reports are generated automatically and can be incomplete or inaccurate. Sherlock gives you signals, not verdicts — always verify before acting. FREE & PREMIUM Start with a free check each day. Premium unlocks unlimited checks and full reports. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled; manage anytime in your App Store account. Privacy Policy: https://www.imagesearch.mobi/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.imagesearch.mobi/terms

Screenshots

Reverse Image Search & Lens4 screens
Sherlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Image Search & Lens at 4.3 against Sherlock's 2.0. Reverse Image Search & Lens also leads on ratings volume (428 vs 4). Sherlock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reverse Image Search & Lens sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Sherlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reverse Image Search & Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Image Search & Lens has 428 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Reverse Image Search & Lens's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sherlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse Image Search & Lens ships an update every 11 days, Sherlock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reverse Image Search & Lens versus Sherlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverse Image Search & LensSherlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (428 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews5.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings428 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvgeniya YastrebovaDr. Duck and His Friends Technology Co.

Customer experience

Reverse Image Search & Lens

All ratings422 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative92.5%

Sherlock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Reverse Image Search & Lens

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • App freezes at 99% during loading
  • Upload functionality never initiates
  • Results disappear after payment
  • Inconsistent performance between sessions

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Easy unsubscribe option
  • Notification system for app updates
  • Real web search results instead of stock images

Sherlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Reverse Image Search & Lens

Subscriptions5
  • Reverse Search - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Exclusive Search - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Exclusive Search - Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Reverse Search - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Reverse Search - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Sherlock

Subscriptions2
  • Sherlock X Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Sherlock X Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Reverse Image Search & Lens free?
Reverse Image Search & Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sherlock free?
Sherlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse Image Search & Lens or Sherlock?
Reverse Image Search & Lens is rated higher. Reverse Image Search & Lens averages 4.3 out of 5 from 428 ratings, while Sherlock averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Reverse Image Search & Lens or Sherlock have ads?
Neither Reverse Image Search & Lens nor Sherlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse Image Search & Lens or Sherlock?
Reverse Image Search & Lens ships an update every 11 days, and Sherlock every 5 days. Most recently, Reverse Image Search & Lens was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sherlock on October 31, 2026.

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