Smart Renamer vs EXIF Extract
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Renamer
Streamline file management with a powerful batch renaming tool. Offers advanced features like intelligent numbering, visual template building, and regex support for precise organization across multiple devices.
- Basic renaming operations
- Intelligent numbering and sequencing
- Visual block editor for templates
- Drag & drop file support
- Specialized text transformations
- Dynamic metadata variables
- Live preview and undo support
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Take full control of your file organization with SmartRenamer, the ultimate batch renaming utility for iOS and iPadOS. Built for professionals and power users, SmartRenamer offers a fast, reliable, and powerful way to manage large collections of files. Whether you're organizing thousands of photos, music libraries, or preparing documents for a project, SmartRenamer provides the tools to get the job done with precision. CORE FEATURES • Basic Renaming: Search and Replace, Insert, Delete, Prefix, Suffix, and dedicated Extension handling. • Intelligent Numbering: Add order with Arabic, Roman numerals, or Alphabetical sequencing. Group sequences by parent folder, extension, or date properties! • Visual Box Editor: Build complex templates interactively using our new drag-and-drop Visual Block Editor. Easily combine text, variables, accurate generating Dates, and unique UUIDs. • Drag & Drop File Support: Quickly add your files and reorder them manually by seamlessly dragging and dropping content on macOS and iPadOS. ADVANCED CAPABILITIES • Specialized Transformations: Case Conversion (UPPERCASE, camelCase, snake_case), URL decoding, Unicode cleanup, and web-safe slugification. • Dynamic Variables: Access metadata like {name}, {ext}, {parent}, {size}, plus {date_created} and {date_modified} with standard DateFormatter patterns. • Pipe Filters: Chain transformations dynamically (e.g., {parent | lower}_{name}). • Refined Filtering: Filter files seamlessly using advanced OR logic and powerful Ignore Case functionality directly from a streamlined pop-up sheet. • Regex Power: Harness the full power of Regular Expressions with a built-in guide for complex pattern matching. ULTIMATE CONTROL & SAFETY • Live Diff Preview: See exact insertions (green) and deletions (red strikethrough) before applying changes. • Conflict Resolution: Intelligent detection handles name collisions gracefully to ensure data safety. • Undo Support: Made a mistake? Seamlessly revert back any batch operation with a single tap. • History & Presets: Save your favorite adjustments as reusable presets, and restore any previous configuration. • iCloud Sync: Keep your presets and history perfectly synced across all your devices securely without a hitch. • Accessibility First: Fully supports Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Dark Mode variants natively. UNLOCK SMART RENAMER PRO Upgrade to unlock the ultimate naming potential: unlimited active batch sizes, dynamic variables mapping, advanced compose block creation, sequence grouping functionalities, and robust Regex find & replace options. SmartRenamer is the last file renamer you'll ever need. Organize smarter, not harder.
EXIF Extract
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EXIF Extract - Reveal. Rename. Reorganize. Turn filenames like IMG_4821 into clear, searchable names - automatically. Rename a single file or process entire batches in seconds using the metadata stored inside your photos (date, location, camera, and more) - whether you're cleaning up everyday images or managing a full shoot. EXIF Extract uses embedded photo metadata (capture date and time, camera and lens, exposure settings, GPS, and more) to rename files into names you can actually use. You stay in control: select only the files that you choose from Files, iCloud Drive, or external storage. SIMPLE TO START. POWERFUL WHEN YOU NEED IT. Create filename patterns using familiar details like date, time, or location - or go deeper with camera, lens, and exposure settings. Organize photos by date or place in seconds, or build detailed, metadata-rich naming systems for professional workflows and archives. No coding, no complexity - just tap to insert what you need. SEE CHANGES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN Preview every filename before applying changes. Rename in place or create copies in a new folder - it’s entirely up to you. BUILT FOR REAL WORKFLOWS - Smart, searchable filenames (date, camera, lens, ISO, aperture, focal length, GPS, location names) - Full control of your files using the Files picker only - Flexible naming patterns with metadata and custom text - Rename in place or create copies - CSV export for archives, clients, or professional photo workflows FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ORGANIZED PHOTOS From a handful of images to thousands of files, EXIF Extract helps you turn messy filenames into something clear, consistent, and useful.
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Verdict
Smart Renamer and EXIF Extract are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Smart Renamer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and EXIF Extract sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Smart Renamer | EXIF Extract |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANTON NOVOSELOV | Shannon Burnett |
In-app purchases
Smart Renamer
- Professional (Annual)3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Project Pass (7 Days)$2.99
- Lifetime Unlock$34.99
EXIF Extract
- Pro Unlock$4.99








