Comparison

PD Link vs Aligna

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

Head to head
About

PD Link

Features
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PD Link connects your mobile device with the computer running PD (Progressive Downloader). Choose a computer once, then send download links whenever you need them: paste a URL in the app, share from Safari or another app, or use a Shortcuts action. PD Link hands the request to that computer, where PD creates and manages the actual download. You can also view active request status, follow download progress, remove requests you no longer need, and switch between available computers.

About

Aligna

Features
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Aligna is a focused batch file renamer that cuts down repetitive renaming. Pick files, choose presets, and preview every new name before you apply changes. The 8 included presets are: - Add a date at the start - Add a date at the end - Add sequence numbers - Replace spaces with underscores - Remove invalid characters - Rename JPEG photos by capture date - Rename MP3 files as Artist - Title - Rename MP3 files as Track - Title If target names conflict, you can add numbers automatically or skip the conflicting files. The free version can rename up to 10 files per operation. A one-time Pro purchase removes only this file-count limit; all 8 presets remain available in the free version. On Android, supported files are renamed in place within the access you grant. On iOS, originals selected in Files are renamed in place. Imported copies are saved as new files. No account, ads, subscription, or cloud file processing. Aligna does not upload your files to an external server for renaming.

Screenshots

PD Link4 screens
Aligna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PD Link at none against Aligna's 1. Aligna's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Aligna sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PD Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PD Link ships an update every 5 weeks, Aligna every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PD Link versus Aligna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPD LinkAligna
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgressive DownloaderONNELLAB

In-app purchases

None

PD Link

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aligna

One-time1
  • Aligna Pro$1.99

Questions

Is PD Link free?
PD Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aligna free?
Aligna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PD Link or Aligna have ads?
Neither PD Link nor Aligna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PD Link or Aligna?
PD Link ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aligna every 4 days. Most recently, PD Link was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aligna on October 25, 2026.

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