# picTrove vs Reverse Image Search / iSearch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: picTrove at 67% against Reverse Image Search / iSearch's 50%. picTrove also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 / iSearch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, Reverse Image Search / iSearch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | picTrove | Reverse Image Search / iSearch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictrove/id433016309/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **75** | — |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Traversient Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478485461) | [Koichiro Umemiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208127204) |

## 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 / iSearch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search-isearch/id1576286390)

Find similar images or details about a specific image using this tool. It saves your searches in a history for easy access and includes a browser with an ad blocker. Supports dark mode and is compatible with iPads.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Search history, Ad-blocking browser, Dark mode support, iPad compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is picTrove free?

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

### Is Reverse Image Search / iSearch free?

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

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

Both picTrove and Reverse Image Search / iSearch show ads.

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

picTrove ships an update every 3 months, and Reverse Image Search / iSearch every 2 months. Most recently, picTrove was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reverse Image Search / iSearch on October 15, 2026.

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