# Pixm vs PhotobySearch!

The clearest difference is rating: PhotobySearch! at 4.0 against Pixm's 3.1. PhotobySearch! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Pixm's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotobySearch! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Pixm's written reviews are positive against 72% of PhotobySearch!'s.

Pixm ships an update every 2 months, PhotobySearch! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixm | PhotobySearch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixm/id907099151/reviews) | **[4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobysearch/id1199937933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Do Tuan Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/390664015) | [nakamura takanari](https://appshunter.io/developer/721093975) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixm/id907099151)

Browse and view photos from popular photography platforms like Flickr, 500px, and Tumblr. This app is designed for photography enthusiasts who want a centralized place to discover and enjoy images.

**Highlights:** View photos from multiple services, Supports Flickr, 500px, Tumblr, Designed for photography lovers, Centralized image browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotobySearch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobysearch/id1199937933)

Instantly find similar images using your camera or existing photos. Capture a picture of something you want to identify or recall, and discover related visuals. Perfect for remembering items or exploring visual connections.

**Highlights:** Search by captured image, Find similar images, Visual search, Identify objects, Recall visual information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixm free?

Pixm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhotobySearch! free?

PhotobySearch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixm or PhotobySearch!?

PhotobySearch! is rated higher. Pixm averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PhotobySearch! averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pixm or PhotobySearch! have ads?

Neither Pixm nor PhotobySearch! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixm or PhotobySearch!?

Pixm ships an update every 2 months, and PhotobySearch! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixm was updated on October 24, 2026 and PhotobySearch! on October 24, 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.*