Comparison

HoLaTeX vs Renamer

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

Head to head
About

HoLaTeX

A secure, offline LaTeX editor for iOS and iPadOS that compiles documents directly on your device. It supports multiple compilers and offers features like syntax highlighting and iCloud integration for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Local and secure LaTeX compilation
  • Offline usage
  • Multiple compiler options (PdfTeX, XeTeX)
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • iCloud integration
  • Share TEX and PDF files
Features
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HoLaTeX is a full local and secure LaTeX editor for iOS and iPadOS. The compilation is done in your device, with all packages of the TeX Live 2026 distribution, explaining the large size of the app. HoLaTeX is extremely secure, it doesn't share any data and doesn't use external ressources, you can use it offline. Since version 2.0.0, the PdfTeX and XeTeX compilers are available, LuaTeX will be available later. Main features: * Local compilation * Choice of compiler between PdfTeX or XeTeX * Generate PDF, LOG, AUX,... on same folder than source file * Share TEX and PDF files * Accept preamble files and \input command with relative path * Syntax highlighting * Lines numbers * iCloud integration * Unlimited usage * No ads For more information about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please visit http://holatex.app/privacy.html or http://holatex.app/terms.html.

About

Renamer

Organize your files quickly and effortlessly by renaming them in batches. Add prefixes, suffixes, search and replace text, and use counters or dates. Preview changes to avoid conflicts before applying them.

Highlights
  • Add prefixes and suffixes
  • Search and replace text
  • Rename files in subfolders
  • Use counters and padded numbers
  • Insert dates into file names
  • Sort files by various criteria
  • Preview renaming results
Features
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Batch rename files, folders and extensions on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Pick a folder in Files, set your rules, check the live preview and rename hundreds of files in one tap. Made a mistake? Undo restores the original names. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Add a prefix or suffix to every name - Find and replace text in file names - Rename from scratch with a counter: leading zeros, start value, reset per folder - Insert the date: today, creation or modification date, 8 formats, before or after the name - Rename folders, and change or lowercase file extensions - Include subfolders (recursive mode) - Sort by name (natural order), kind, date, size or depth SAFE BY DESIGN - Live preview of the new names before you commit - Conflict detection: duplicates, existing names, invalid characters - Exclude single files from the batch - Undo a rename in one tap, even after closing the app - History of every batch, exportable as a text file FAST - Presets: save your rules once, reuse them on any folder - Thousands of files without freezing - Works with any folder you can open in the Files app: on your device, in iCloud Drive or on external drives RENAMER PRO Try Renamer with 3 full renames: every feature, no limit on how many files. Renamer Pro is an optional one-time purchase, no subscription and no account, and it removes every limit for good. Already bought Renamer? Renamer Pro is already yours, automatically and forever. Undo stays free for everyone, even once the trial is over. WORKS ON - iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon and Apple Vision - Available in more than 30 languages - No account, no ads, no data collected GOOD TO KNOW Renamer renames files inside folders you open from the Files app. Photos in your Photos library must first be saved to a folder in Files. Download Renamer and put your files in order.

Screenshots

HoLaTeX3 screens
Renamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Renamer at 4.5 against HoLaTeX's 4.0. Renamer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. HoLaTeX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $23.95 per year and Renamer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Renamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Renamer has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoLaTeX ships an update every 2 months, Renamer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HoLaTeX versus Renamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoLaTeXRenamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBML Solutions Inc.Marco Tini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HoLaTeX

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Month trial$23.951 Year
1 purchases

Renamer

One-time1
  • Renamer Pro$5.99

Questions

Is HoLaTeX free?
HoLaTeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Renamer free?
Renamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HoLaTeX or Renamer?
Renamer is rated higher. HoLaTeX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Renamer averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do HoLaTeX or Renamer have ads?
Neither HoLaTeX nor Renamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HoLaTeX or Renamer?
HoLaTeX ships an update every 2 months, and Renamer monthly. Most recently, HoLaTeX was updated on October 11, 2026 and Renamer on October 20, 2026.

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