Comparison

Google Chrome vs Reverse Search

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

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure browsing
  • Google Search and Lens integration
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device sync
  • Tab groups
  • Autofill
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

Reverse Search

Discover the origin and details of any image by using it as a search query. Upload photos, paste links, or capture new images to find information across multiple popular search engines simultaneously. Ideal for identifying sources, finding similar visuals, or learning more about a subject.

Highlights
  • Search using photos, links, or clipboard images
  • Take a photo to search instantly
  • Supports Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye
  • Find image source and related information
  • Available on iOS devices
Features
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Have you ever seen a picture and wanted to know more about it? Reverse Search allows you to use images instead of keywords on major search engines! -- Use any picture You can use photos, links, images on your clipboard, files and even take a picture and search it right away! -- Major search engines Results are shown simultaneously using popular search engines such as Google, Bing, Yandex and TinEye -- Reverse Search By searching using images you can quickly find the source of an image and more useful information about the subject on image Reverse Search is now available for all iOS devices! -- Terms of Use: https://reversesearch-186b2.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://reversesearch-186b2.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
Reverse Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse Search at none against Google Chrome's shown. Reverse Search also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Google Chrome's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 183) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Reverse Search sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reverse Search's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Chrome versus Reverse Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChromeReverse Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better4.5 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9M — better183
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGoogleArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Google Chrome

All ratings3,860,939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews7,522 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

Reverse Search

All ratings183 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

Reverse Search

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year
2 purchases

Reverse Search

Subscriptions1
  • Reverse Search Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Reverse Search Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reverse Search free?
Reverse Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Reverse Search?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Reverse Search averages 4.5 from 183 ratings.
Do Google Chrome or Reverse Search have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; Reverse Search does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Reverse Search?
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Reverse Search weekly. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 30, 2026 and Reverse Search on September 28, 2026.

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