Comparison

Sherly vs FaceCheck.ID

An honest, side-by-side comparison of Sherly and FaceCheck for reverse face search in 2026.

Last updated: June 2026

Quick Verdict

Sherly wins on privacy and pricing. With on-device face processing via Apple Vision, no account requirement, and affordable pricing with free searches included, Sherly is the better choice for users who value privacy and simplicity. FaceCheck may offer high (67% on clear photos) accuracy, but comes with trade-offs including requires cryptocurrency for payments.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Sherly	FaceCheck
Pricing	Free searches included, affordable credit packs & Pro subscription	Pay-per-search credits (crypto required)
Platforms	iOS & Android	Web only
Accuracy	High — powered by advanced AI facial recognition	High (67% on clear photos)
Account Required	No — fully anonymous	Varies
On-Device Processing	✅ Apple Vision framework	❌ Server-only
Photo Storage	❌ Never stored on server	Varies by provider
Free Searches	✅ Included	Limited or none
Mobile App	✅ Native iOS app	❌ Web only
Search Speed	Under 60 seconds	Varies
Face Database	❌ We don't build one	Varies

Sherly

A privacy-first face search app that processes photos on your device using Apple's Vision framework before performing a web search. No account needed, no face database, affordable pricing.

FaceCheck

A web-based reverse face search engine that scans social media, news sites, and public web pages for matching faces.

Common FaceCheck Complaints

Requires cryptocurrency for payments
Credits expire in 14 days to 2 months
23% false positive rate in independent testing
No mobile app — web only
Complex payment process deters many users

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