# Google vs Reverse Image Search & Lens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google at 59% against Reverse Image Search & Lens's 6%. Google also leads on ratings volume (5.1M vs 422) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Reverse Image Search & Lens's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month 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.

Google holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google has 5.1M ratings behind it against 422, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Google's written reviews are positive against 6% of Reverse Image Search & Lens's.

Google ships an update every 5 days, Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google | Reverse Image Search & Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942/reviews)** | [4.3 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-and-lens/id1660005168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1M** | 422 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 485 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Evgeniya Yastrebova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557015450) |

## What reviewers say

### Google

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Utilities, #14 Top Free, #155 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

**Highlights:** AI Overviews for quick answers, Image search with Lens, Hum to Search for song identification, Personalized Discover feed, Real-time camera translation, Home screen search widget

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and feature-packed
- 👍 Seamless integration with other Google services
- 🔍 Accurate and personalized search results
- 📱 Intuitive and smooth interface
- 🔍 Helpful Google Assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Biased or irrelevant search results
- 📱 Slow performance and freezing issues
- 🔍 Forced use of Google Lens
- 🔍 Difficulty removing unwanted content from feed

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar freezes or takes a long time to load
- Tabs disappearing or not saving properly
- Inability to save images or access image search
- Crashing or force closing issues
- Inconsistent dark mode/light mode behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to disable Google Lens
- Improved tab management
- Ability to customize news feed interests
- Restore image download functionality
- Dedicated search mode for trucks and larger vehicles


### 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 Google free?

Google 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, Google or Reverse Image Search & Lens?

Google is rated higher. Google averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1M ratings, while Reverse Image Search & Lens averages 4.3 from 422 ratings.

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

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

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

Google ships an update every 5 days, and Reverse Image Search & Lens every 11 days. Most recently, Google was updated on September 25, 2026 and Reverse Image Search & Lens on September 24, 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.*