Comparison

BatchRename vs OneSync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BatchRename

Effortlessly rename multiple files at once with powerful, touch-optimized tools. Organize photos, music, and documents using custom rules, metadata, and a live preview before committing changes. Safely undo any renaming actions with a dedicated history.

Highlights
  • Bulk file renaming
  • Metadata embedding (EXIF, ID3, Video, PDF)
  • Live preview of changes
  • Undo history for safe rollbacks
  • Regular expression support
  • Customizable renaming rules
  • File integrity hashing and encryption
Features
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THE MOST POWERFUL BATCH FILE RENAMING APP FOR MAC AND IOS. BatchRename transforms hours of manual file renaming into seconds. Our intuitive interface makes bulk renaming effortless. Whether you're a photographer organizing RAW files, a musician tagging an album library, a developer cleaning up project assets, or anyone who works with files - BatchRename handles it all. WHY BATCHRENAME? BatchRename 4.0 is built from the ground up using native SwiftUI. Manual renaming is slow, error-prone, and painful - BatchRename gives you a live preview before you commit, an interactive Undo History to safely roll back changes, and a powerful rule engine that handles any renaming scenario imaginable. POWERFUL RENAMING METHODS 22 BUILT-IN METHODS - Sanitize - clean illegal characters for Windows/Cloud, Web-Safe slugs, POSIX, and strip symbols - Remove Accents - normalize accented characters into clean ASCII or strip diacritics - Insert - add text at any position, before/after keywords - Replace - find and replace text in file names - Remove - strip characters, prefixes, suffixes, or ranges - Truncate - limit file name length precisely - Case - UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, camelCase - Series - sequential numbering, date sequences - Date/Time - rename by file creation, modification, or EXIF date - Metadata Tags - embed EXIF, ID3, video, PDF, eBook data directly into names PRO: SMART RENAMING - Full regular expression support for precise pattern matching - Formula engine: write powerful templates with variables and functions Example: {photo:Model}_{Date YYYY-MM-DD} → iPhone15Pro_2024-06-15.jpg Example: {music:Artist} - {music:Album} - {music:Title} → Artist - Album - Title.mp3 - Dynamic Subfolders: Use formulas with forward slashes (/) to auto-organize files into nested folders PRO: METADATA TAGS - Photo EXIF: 60+ tags including Camera model, lens specs, shutter, aperture, ISO, GPS, DPI, and Color Space - Music ID3/iTunes: Artist, album, title, track number, year, genre, BPM, and more - Video metadata: Duration, resolution, codec, bitrate, frame rate - PDF properties: Title, author, subject, keywords, creation date - File system: Size, creation date, modification date, extension, permissions PRO: ENCODE & ENCRYPT - File integrity: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 hashing appended to names - AES-256 encryption and decryption of file names - Useful for secure archiving and verification workflows RULE STUDIO - 150 professional template stacks, one-click apply - Categories: Photography, Music, Video, Documents, Development, Formatting - Live preview of before → after names before you commit - Build your own templates, save as Favorites - Preset Sharing: Export and import .renamepreset files to share your custom rules across devices LIVE PREVIEW & SAFETY - Real-time diff highlighting - see exactly what changes - Apply only when you're ready - Dedicated Undo History toolbar menu - rollback specific past rename actions safely - Confirmation dialog before renaming - Detailed error logging if any files fail INSPECTOR PANEL - Instantly view EXIF, ID3, video, PDF, and eBook metadata for any selected file - Quick Actions: copy name, reveal in Finder, rename single file - Quick Preview thumbnail SEAMLESS SYSTEM INTEGRATION - System Integration: Drag & drop files onto the app icon or use 'Open With' in Finder / Files app - Universal Purchase: Buy once, unlock forever on Mac, iPhone, and iPad! PRIVACY FIRST - 100% local processing - your files never leave your device - No cloud, no analytics, no tracking - No internet connection required - GDPR compliant

About

OneSync

Instantly share files and text between all your devices without needing to sign up. Use QR codes for quick connections and enjoy secure, end-to-end encrypted transfers. Ideal for personal use or quick transfers to friends.

Highlights
  • Instant cross-platform file sharing
  • QR code for quick session joining
  • Secure end-to-end encryption
  • No sign-up required
  • Share text and files
Features
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OneSync sends files and text between your phone, tablet and computer in seconds. No account, no cable, no pairing. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a session on one device. You get a QR code and a short code. 2. On another device or any web browser (onesync-web.setlog.net), scan the QR code or enter the code. 3. Send files and text. Every device in the session receives them. HIGHLIGHTS • Works across your phone, tablet and computer (web) • No sign-up, no login • Share straight from other apps through the share sheet • Join with a QR code, a code or a link • Files and text are deleted from our server after the session ends • Up to 2 devices per session (10 with Pro) FREE AND PRO Free: files up to 200MB each, sessions up to 1 hour, up to 2 devices, supported by ads. Optionally watch an ad in a session to send files up to 1GB each in that session only. OneSync Pro: files up to 5GB each, sessions up to 24 hours, up to 10 devices, no ads. 7-day free trial for new subscribers. A subscription applies to the platform where you buy it. PRIVACY AND SECURITY Transfers use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). OneSync is not end-to-end encrypted, so please do not share highly sensitive files. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION OneSync Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (after the trial ends). The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. The price is shown in the app and the App Store before you subscribe. Terms of Use: https://onesync-web.setlog.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://onesync-web.setlog.net/privacy

Screenshots

BatchRename4 screens
OneSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BatchRename at 3.0 against OneSync's 1.0. BatchRename also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). OneSync's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BatchRename sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OneSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BatchRename holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BatchRename ships an update every 2 weeks, OneSync every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BatchRename versus OneSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatchRenameOneSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLei FengJUKI JUNG

Customer experience

BatchRename

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

OneSync

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BatchRename

One-time4
  • All encoding features, Mac + iOS$4.99
  • All Smart Variables, Mac + iOS$4.99
  • Rename with all tags, Mac + iOS$5.99
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  • BEST VALUE 37.5% OFF, Mac + iOS!$9.99
2 purchases

OneSync

Subscriptions2
  • OneSync Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • OneSync Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BatchRename free?
BatchRename is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneSync free?
OneSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BatchRename or OneSync?
BatchRename is rated higher. BatchRename averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OneSync averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BatchRename or OneSync have ads?
OneSync shows ads; BatchRename does not.
Which is updated more often, BatchRename or OneSync?
BatchRename ships an update every 2 weeks, and OneSync every 9 days. Most recently, BatchRename was updated on October 24, 2026 and OneSync on October 24, 2026.

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