Comparison

Sherly vs Lenso.ai

An honest, side-by-side comparison of Sherly and Lenso 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. Lenso may offer high accuracy, but comes with trade-offs including limited social media coverage.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Sherly	Lenso
Pricing	Free searches included, affordable credit packs & Pro subscription	Subscription / Pay-per-unlock
Platforms	iOS & Android	Web only
Accuracy	High — powered by advanced AI facial recognition	High
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.

Lenso

A Polish AI-powered reverse image search engine that categorizes results by people, places, and duplicates.

Common Lenso Complaints

Limited social media coverage
Pay-per-unlock pricing can add up
Smaller index compared to competitors
Results can be inconsistent for non-European faces
Free tier is very limited

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