Search Gallery vs PicGent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Search Gallery
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Image gallery with the ability to tag images with words (phrases from any number of words, separated by a comma, any sequences of text symbols), which can be ordered into hierarchical classes and facts(here synonyms) with arbitrary depth, for the purpose of quick selection and subsequent viewing with distribution by standard iOS tools Search based on resolution(proving) that picture description corresponds to a search query using rules and facts settled by user. Based on limited predicate logic resolving engine Features: - support several numbers of independent databases with own rules and facts for them, like independent expert systems - search by an unlimited number of tags (classes, keys) using hierarchical class merging operations and synonyms - an unlimited number of properties and tags that can be assigned to each image (hereafter 'unlimited' refers to the capabilities of the device) - unlimited number of classes, unlimited number of elements in the class - unlimited number of synonym ads - select up to 100 files from the photo gallery at the same time to copy them to the application - replacing the image \ photo with another one, in case of external editing - the number of image files is determined by the possibility of the device - export of the image database, synonyms and classes to a compact text format easy to understand - export of original images deleted from the database for archiving, etc. - checking the integrity of the database - checking the recursiveness of the definition of specified tag classes to prevent looping the search - export of selected images to other applications, messengers by standard iOs methods - adjusts the slide viewing time in the mode of sequential viewing of selected images
PicGent
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PicGent helps you find photos that other apps miss—when your input is vague, highly detailed, or the OCR text is noisy. No more scrolling through thousands of images. Search your library by meaning or by text inside images. Describe what you remember, or search for words from a screenshot, sign, menu, receipt, document, or note—and get results in seconds. Example Searches -“screenshot with the Wi‑Fi password” -“Dior receipt” -“note that mentions ‘meeting agenda’” -"July 3rd medical examination report" Key Features -Hard‑query semantic search: Works with vague memories and detailed prompts, designed to avoid “no results.” -OCR text search: Find photos by the words inside screenshots and documents. -Fast on large libraries: Get matches in seconds, even with thousands of photos. -Multi‑select actions: Share results or save them to a new album. -Privacy controls: Supports Limited Photos access—choose exactly what the app can access. -Bilingual: Search in English or Chinese. Privacy To power search, selected photos may be securely transmitted to our servers to generate embeddings (numeric representations used only for search). We do not store or retain your photos on our servers, and we do not use your photos for advertising or identification. You can use Limited Photos access and change your selection at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PicGent at every 2 weeks against Search Gallery's every 14 months. Search Gallery's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Search Gallery ships an update every 14 months, PicGent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Search Gallery | PicGent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 594 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anatolii Mazkun | Oliver Liu |
In-app purchases
Search Gallery
No in-app purchases
PicGent
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Search Gallery free?
Is PicGent free?
Do Search Gallery or PicGent have ads?
Which is updated more often, Search Gallery or PicGent?
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