# Google vs Reverse Image Search‎

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse Image Search‎ at none against Google's 37. Reverse Image Search‎ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Google's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (5.1M vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Reverse Image Search‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Google against 4.5 for Reverse Image Search‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google has 5.1M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Google's written reviews are positive against 67% of Reverse Image Search‎'s.

Google ships an update every 5 days, Reverse Image Search‎ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google | Reverse Image Search‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google/id284815942/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id6446322243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1M** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 485 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Widgethub Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580202508) |

## What reviewers say

### Google

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Utilities, #13 Top Free, #141 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id6446322243)

Quickly find the source or similar images by uploading a photo or entering a URL. This free tool uses advanced recognition technology for photographers, designers, and curious users. It ensures privacy by not storing user images or data.

**Highlights:** Reverse image lookup, Upload photo or enter URL, Find similar images, Discover image source, Advanced image recognition, Free and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google free?

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

### Is Reverse Image Search‎ free?

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

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

Google is rated higher. Google averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1M ratings, while Reverse Image Search‎ averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

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

Google shows ads; Reverse Image Search‎ does not.

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

Google ships an update every 5 days, and Reverse Image Search‎ every 11 months. Most recently, Google was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reverse Image Search‎ on September 19, 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.*