# EyeSpy vs Reverse Search

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Search at 4.5 against EyeSpy's 1.0. Reverse Search also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (182 vs 1). EyeSpy's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EyeSpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Reverse Search holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Search has 182 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 50% of Reverse Search'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 Search weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeSpy | Reverse Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyespy/id938516167/reviews) | **[4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-search-image-search/id1582837464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [My EyeSpy Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/882776681) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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 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 EyeSpy free?

EyeSpy 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, EyeSpy or Reverse Search?

Reverse Search is rated higher. EyeSpy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reverse Search averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.

### Do EyeSpy or Reverse Search have ads?

EyeSpy shows ads; Reverse Search does not.

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

EyeSpy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reverse Search weekly. Most recently, EyeSpy was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reverse Search on September 23, 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.*