Google Lens is a great way to get a lot done with your phone camera, like reverse image searching, QR code scanning, and location finding. However, there are a handful of other Android apps that can help you do the same tasks. While some apps focus on just one option (like the reverse image search), others offer a lot more.

Here are the best alternatives to Google Lens you can try.

1. PictPicks

Using this app, you can find similar images to ones you upload or search for. On the app’s home screen, you have access to a search bar for quick lookups. It also has a filter feature that lets you narrow down image search results or block explicit content.

PictPicks also has a Search by Image feature. This lets you start a search by either taking a photo with your phone camera, or selecting an image from your gallery.

The search results are mostly images too. However, the search results page also allows you to visit image sources, share, save, and use images in other apps.

On top of that, it allows you to use the app incognito without keeping an activity log. It’s a great way enable private mode in apps when you want to stay under the radar.

Although the app consistently shows ads, they don’t really interrupt what you're doing.

Download: PictPicks (Free)

2. Search by Image

The search results interface of this app makes it a great place to start a product search, or similar. With Search by Image, you have a few options on how to start your image search. You can start by selecting a photo from your gallery, taking an instant photo, or sharing a photo from another app (like WhatsApp).

There's also an image editing tool you may find handy. In addition to this, from the settings, you can choose where to view your search results: using the in-app browser or in your phone's browser. Also, you can set a preferred search engine.

If you like, you can get search results from multiple search engines with the Multi-Search feature. However, when this feature is toggled on, you can only view results in-app.

This app has three levels of explicit content filtering and is set to the highest by default. It doesn’t have a quick word search feature, however.

Download: Search by Image (Free, in-app purchases available)

3. CamFind

CamFind offers several features that will make your searches a bit more fun and productive.

First, you can start your search seamlessly by picking a photo from your Files or by taking a photo with your camera. You can switch between a regular search or a private search by just swiping the camera screen to toggle between modes.

Even more interesting, the app has a QR code scanning feature that you can turn off if you don’t have use for it. When turned on, the app automatically detects QR codes and reports them as a URL. You may choose to visit the URL in-app or copy it. Similarly, you can enable barcode detection if you like.

There are numerous features, most of which you can only access by creating an account (which is optional). The app works like a social platform just for images. You can improve your search by viewing other people’s searched images that they’ve made public, as well as posting your search images on your CamFind profile. Also, you can follow other users and pick up your own followers.

On top of that, the app’s explore page shows a feed based on your interests. The app allows you to bookmark search images you like, save them offline, and set visual reminders.

There's also a customizable Text-Reading feature. Although you can’t select the voice type, you can tweak the reading speed. Finally, the Buy-Similar feature makes it easy to start your shopping and find products easily across the internet.

Download: CamFind (Free)

4. PictureThis

This one is for plant lovers, but the technology is similar to the other apps. If you own a garden or just have a few potted plants, you might find PictureThis helpful.

With it, you can identify plants by taking quick photos of them with your camera or by selecting plant images from your gallery. It has a quick tutorial on how to take photos that meet the requirements. And the images you take are automatically saved to the My Collection page of the app.

More than just identifying flora, you can also manage your plants when they’re sick by running diagnoses with photos of them. Also, with location turned on, you can more easily locate plants nearby. Plants you identify are pinned to your location for other users to view, as well.

The app also has a gamified process for rewarding its users. You can earn free plant identification perks (called Free IDs) in the Feeling Lucky section of the app.

Moreso, if you subscribe to the premium version, you’ll get access to several in-app tools. In addition, the app features relevant content on how to grow and nurture plants. You might find it a great resource for planting tips or just when looking for a good read.

If you’re interested in gardening or similar, have a look at other awesome Android and iOS apps for identifying plants.

Download: PictureThis (Free, in-app purchases available)

5. Search by Image on Web

With this app, you can search by either choosing a photo for your gallery or taking a photo with your camera. You can toggle on the Crop Photos feature if you want to edit a photo before continuing your search.

On top of this, you can also scan QR codes with the Scan QR Codes feature. The interface is a lot more straightforward than other options, so there aren't as many features to worry about.

This app has ads that can be quite interrupting, however.

Download: Search by Image on Web (Free)

You Can Still Do More Without Google Lens

Google Lens has a lot of great features, but it's not the only app in town for the job. With these alternatives, you can focus on the features of Google Lens that you use most with an alternative tool. They're great for anyone who wants to rely on Google tools less often.