How to Do a Reverse Face Search on iPhone
Complete guide to reverse face search on iPhone. Find where a face appears online using AI-powered facial recognition from your phone.
Last updated: June 2026 · 5 min read
Your iPhone is the perfect tool for reverse face search. Unlike Google Images, which matches pixels, a dedicated face search app like Sherly uses AI facial recognition to match the actual person — finding them even in different photos, angles, and lighting conditions.
Step-by-Step Guide
Download Sherly from the App Store
Search 'Sherly' in the App Store or tap the download link. The app is free to start with no account required.
Choose your photo source
Tap 'Use Camera' to take a new photo of someone, or 'Photo Library' to search using an existing photo, screenshot, or saved image.
Let AI detect the face
Sherly uses Apple's built-in Vision framework to detect and crop the face on your device. This happens privately — the raw photo never leaves your phone.
Search millions of public pages
The cropped face is searched across the public web. Sherly finds social media profiles, news articles, dating sites, and other public appearances.
Browse results and source links
Results appear with similarity scores and direct links. Tap any result to open the source page and verify the match.
Try Sherly Free — No Account Needed
Available on iOS and Android. Start searching in seconds.
Pro Tips
- Works with screenshots from any app — Instagram, Tinder, WhatsApp, etc.
- Your face data is processed on-device and never stored on servers
- The search history stays only on your iPhone — clear it anytime in Settings
- For best results, ensure the face is clearly visible and well-lit
- Sherly works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch running iOS 16+