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reverscan vs Crest

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reverscan compared with Crest
Detailreverscan logo reverscanCrest logo Crest
What it doesWorld's first reverse file search for Mac Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan included with unlimited indexing and deep scans on entire computer and 50 screenshots with OCR and URLs. Pro plan at ₹499 one-time payment (launch price) includes unlimited screenshots with OCR and URLs and unlimited external drives. Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Search files by uploading images or documents instead of typing filenames
  • Auto-organize screenshots with source URLs and page titles from browsers
  • Full-text search across PDFs, documents, images and design files
  • Search by dominant color in images
  • Deep scan with OCR for scanned PDFs and handwritten notes
  • Index and search external drives
  • Copy text from any screenshot
  • Swipe left to delete or organize screenshots with progress rewards
  • Works offline and passed Apple's security check for malware
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • Only app that remembers source URLs and page titles from browser screenshots
  • Visual similarity search using Apple Vision framework for images
  • One-time purchase with perpetual access, no recurring subscription fees
  • Built and maintained by a solo developer with sustainable approach
  • Refer a friend to unlock one free external drive index per referral
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)39
Citation Flow (Majestic)2031
Referring domains (Majestic)22107

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