# Google Chrome vs Reverse Search

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 (4M vs 184) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 4M ratings behind it against 184, 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Reverse Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.5 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-search-image-search/id1582837464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 419 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #54 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-search-image-search/id1582837464)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Search Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Reverse Search Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4M ratings, while Reverse Search averages 4.5 from 184 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 October 18, 2026 and Reverse Search on October 12, 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.*