# picTrove vs Reverse Image Search

The clearest difference is rating: picTrove at 3.1 against Reverse Image Search's 2.5. picTrove also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 27%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Reverse Image Search's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. picTrove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Reverse Image Search sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

picTrove holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: picTrove has 74 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of picTrove's written reviews are positive against 27% of Reverse Image Search's.

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, Reverse Image Search every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | picTrove | Reverse Image Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictrove/id433016309/reviews)** | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-ocr/id1212263194/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **53.2% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Traversient Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478485461) | [CONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355299018) |

## What reviewers say

### picTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictrove/id433016309)

Easily find and save images and animated GIFs from across the web. Search multiple online sources simultaneously and organize your discoveries. Enjoy a slideshow of your saved content.

**Highlights:** Search internet photos, Animated GIF support, Saved Searches, Save photos with one tap, Image Slideshow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image search app
- 🚀 Comprehensive search across multiple sources
- 💡 Useful editing and sharing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High memory usage leading to performance problems
- 💰 Paid version still shows ads

**Reported bugs**

- Search results not loading properly
- Inability to access certain search engines
- Saved searches and history not persisting

**Requested features**

- Add option to filter out inappropriate content
- Improve search result quality and relevance
- Restore ability to save images directly to device


### Reverse Image Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-ocr/id1212263194)

Easily find similar images online by uploading a photo, providing a URL, or sharing directly from other apps. Discover high-resolution wallpapers and get details about familiar images in seconds.

**Highlights:** Search by image upload, Search by image URL, Share directly from other apps, Find similar images, Discover high-resolution wallpapers, Choose preferred search engine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is picTrove free?

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

### Is Reverse Image Search free?

Reverse Image Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

picTrove is rated higher. picTrove averages 3.1 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Reverse Image Search averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.

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

picTrove shows ads; Reverse Image Search does not.

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

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, and Reverse Image Search every 2 months. Most recently, picTrove was updated on September 3, 2026 and Reverse Image Search on September 17, 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.*