Photo Rename vs SharpStacker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Rename
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Photo-Rename helps you organize your photo library by renaming photos and videos individually or in batches within seconds. Replace generic filenames like βIMG_1234.jpgβ with clear, searchable names such as βParis_Sunset.jpgβ or βInvoice_March_2026.jpgβ to make your files easier to find, sort, and share across all your devices. Designed for travelers, photographers, content creators, businesses, and everyday users, Photo-Rename saves time and keeps your media library organized. Features include: Rename single photos or videos instantly Batch rename multiple files at once Use voice dictation for fast, hands-free renaming Type custom filenames manually Automatically add dates before or after filenames Customize date formatting to suit your workflow Whether youβre managing travel memories, work documents, or everyday photos, Photo-Rename makes file organization simple and efficient.
SharpStacker
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SharpStacker turns a series of night-sky exposures into a single clean, detailed image. By aligning and stacking your shots, it reduces noise and reveals faint detail β stars, the Milky Way and deep-sky objects β that a single frame can't capture. It's built to make astrophotography stacking accessible to everyone: a deliberately simple interface gives you an immediate, intuitive workflow β without the cost or complexity of traditional desktop software. Full RAW support preserves maximum quality from capture to export. The blending mask is generated automatically by a machine-learning model β or drawn by hand β and can be fine-tuned manually for full control. β’ Full RAW import β’ Automatic star alignment and stacking β’ Noise reduction through stacking β’ ML-generated mask, editable by hand β’ Simple, immediate workflow β’ iPhone, iPad and Mac β’ On-device processing β your photos never leave your device Import your exposures, start the stack, and export a cleaner, more detailed night sky.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SharpStacker at none against Photo Rename's 1. SharpStacker also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.4). Photo Rename's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Photo Rename sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SharpStacker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Rename ships an update weekly, SharpStacker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Rename | SharpStacker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 18.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Poels | LUIGI VANNOZZI |
In-app purchases
Photo Rename
- Unlimited Access$6.99
SharpStacker
No in-app purchases
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