Comparison

Photo Rename vs SharpStacker

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

Head to head
About

Photo Rename

Features
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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 β€œIMG_1234.jpg” with clear, searchable names such as β€œParis_Sunset.jpg” or β€œInvoice_March_2026.jpg” 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 you’re managing travel memories, work documents, or everyday photos, Photo-Rename makes file organization simple and efficient.

About

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.

Screenshots

Photo Rename4 screens
SharpStacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Rename sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SharpStacker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Rename ships an update weekly, SharpStacker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Photo Rename versus SharpStacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto RenameSharpStacker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.418.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex PoelsLUIGI VANNOZZI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Rename

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$6.99
None

SharpStacker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Rename free?
Photo Rename is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SharpStacker free?
SharpStacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Photo Rename or SharpStacker have ads?
Neither Photo Rename nor SharpStacker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Rename or SharpStacker?
Photo Rename ships an update weekly, and SharpStacker fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Rename was updated on October 18, 2026 and SharpStacker on October 13, 2026.

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