Renamer vs Proton Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Batch rename files... fast and easy! Need to organize your files quickly and effortlessly? Our app is the perfect solution! With just a few taps, you can: - Add prefixes or suffixes to file names. - Search and replace text in file names. - Rename files, including those in subfolders. - Fully rename files using counters and padded numbers. - Insert creation/modification/today’s date into file names. - Sort files by name, kind, size, or modification date. - Preview results and avoid conflicts before renaming. All with a single action and a simple, user-friendly interface! Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone looking to save precious time. Download Renamer and experience smart file renaming like never before!
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Proton Authenticator at Free against Renamer's $3.99. Proton Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (242 vs 18). Renamer's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Proton Authenticator is free to download; Renamer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Renamer against 4.4 for Proton Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator has 242 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Renamer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Proton Authenticator's.
Renamer ships an update monthly, Proton Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renamer | Proton Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better | 4.4 (242 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 242 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | Proton AG |
Customer experience
Renamer
Proton Authenticator
Bugs and requests
Renamer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
Renamer
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
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