# EyeSpy vs Reverse

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse at 3.8 against EyeSpy's 1.0. Reverse also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 1). EyeSpy's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EyeSpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reverse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of EyeSpy's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reverse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EyeSpy ships an update every 5 weeks, Reverse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeSpy | Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyespy/id938516167/reviews) | **[3.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [My EyeSpy Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/882776681) | [Yogesh Ukani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463010380) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeSpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyespy/id938516167)

Instantly identify objects, text, and more using your device's camera. Get detailed information, shopping links, and even find local stores. This app also offers enhanced features for visually impaired users to increase independence.

**Highlights:** Identify objects with camera, Recognize text and barcodes, Provide shopping information, Find local purchase locations, Identify items from camera roll, Get related images and info, Save identified objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EyeSpy Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate object recognition for common items
- 🛍️ Helps find products and shopping locations
- 💡 Innovative concept for image-based search
- 🚀 Quick identification process
- 🎯 Works well for specific categories like plants and animals

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Poor accuracy on most items tested
- 🎯 Only provides generic object names without specificity
- 🔍 Frequently misidentifies common products
- ⚠️ Inconsistent results on same items
- 💰 Limited free searches with paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently goes offline for maintenance
- Location permissions not working despite being enabled
- Misidentifies items as completely unrelated objects
- Cannot identify items even when labels are clearly visible
- Inconsistent results when photographing same item multiple times

**Requested features**

- Allow users to input correct item names when app fails
- Improve specificity beyond generic categories
- Remove ads from paid version
- More accurate brand and model identification
- Better handling of labeled/branded items


### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-image-search/id1534893871)

This utility app allows you to search for images using multiple search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, and TinEye. It helps verify photo sources, find similar products, and discover information about images from your gallery or camera.

**Highlights:** Reverse image search, Search via gallery or camera, Multi-engine search (Google, Bing, Yandex, TinEye), Search history, Image editor, Share extension for direct search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse - Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Reverse App PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Effective reverse image search
- 🔍 Helpful for identifying scams
- 🔍 Useful for finding similar images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable search results

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Incompatibility with certain devices and image formats

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search accuracy and reliability
- More free search capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeSpy free?

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

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EyeSpy or Reverse?

Reverse is rated higher. EyeSpy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reverse averages 3.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do EyeSpy or Reverse have ads?

Both EyeSpy and Reverse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeSpy or Reverse?

EyeSpy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reverse every 2 months. Most recently, EyeSpy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Reverse on October 21, 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.*