Comparison

Batch Resize vs Drop Shadow

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

Head to head
About

Batch Resize

Quickly resize up to 500 images simultaneously to your desired pixel dimensions. Choose from various resizing modes, including fixed width/height, maximum pixel, aspect fill, and aspect fit. Save resized images to your camera roll or a custom album.

Highlights
  • Resize up to 500 images at once
  • Multiple resize modes (fixed width/height, max pixel, aspect fill/fit)
  • Specify output pixel size
  • Save to Camera Roll or custom album
  • Supports 32-bit and 64-bit devices
Features
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This app allows you to resize up to 500 images at once to whatever size in pixels you like, quickly and easily. You can specify the output format using one of the following four resize modes: 1. Fixed width (Proportional height) 2. Fixed height (Proportional width) 3. Maximum pixel (Proportional width or height) 4. Aspect Fill: Scale the image to fill the output size (Some parts will be clipped) 5. Aspect Fit: Scale the image to fit the output size (Some parts will be filled with the defined color) Batch Resize gives you the option to save the resized images in Camera Roll and additionally in a custom album. The maximum output size for 32 bit devices is limited to 4000 x 4000 pixels and for 64 bit devices to 8000 x 8000 pixels.

About

Drop Shadow

Enhance your photos with a realistic drop shadow effect to create a unique 3D look. Customize shadow direction, color, and blur for a professional touch. Includes over 20 filters to further stylize your images.

Highlights
  • Customizable drop shadow direction
  • Shadow color and blur adjustment
  • Position X and Y controls
  • Content scaling
  • Export HD images
  • Over 20 filters
Features
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Drop Shadow - Photo Editor app make your feed look as attractive and provides a 3D effect that can bring a rich look to your photos. This app allows you to make drop shadow effect on a photo to make it little different and more interesting. You can customize shadow direction to make more attractive 3D effect of your snap and helps you to show your creativity to your friends and family. This app allows you to customization of shadow in which you can change direction, style, color of this and you can choose shadow color and manage blue level of shadow. It is more than just a simple and easy to use app, where you can unleash your inner artist. This app provides you awesome 20+ filters which give more attractive look to your snap. Features: • Directions to the shadow • Position X, Y • Shadow & Background Color • Content Scaling • Export HD images or share without reducing the quality of the original photo. For more information : Privacy Policy : http://nhapplab.in/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use : http://nhapplab.in/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Batch Resize4 screens
Drop Shadow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Batch Resize at 59% against Drop Shadow's 0%. Batch Resize also leads on ratings volume (507 vs 12) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Drop Shadow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Batch Resize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drop Shadow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Batch Resize holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Batch Resize has 507 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Batch Resize's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drop Shadow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Batch Resize ships an update every 3 months, Drop Shadow every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Batch Resize versus Drop Shadow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatch ResizeDrop Shadow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (507 ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings507 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferNalin Savaliya

Customer experience

Batch Resize

All ratings507 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.7%

Drop Shadow

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Batch Resize

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Image order reversal in output
  • Magenta border appears around resized batches
  • Thumb-drag selection outputs images out of order when dragging upward
  • Captions from Photos app are deleted during resize
  • Cache bloats to excessive sizes (200+ MB)
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  • App freezes or gets stuck when adding photos
  • Images appear as black/corrupted after saving
  • Duplicate images created randomly in recent updates
  • Greyed out/unselectable options in UI
  • App crashes after advertisements
  • PNG format not saving as PNG
  • Date and time metadata changed, breaking image order
  • Slow response time when selecting images
  • Background color not changing as expected
  • Delete original photos feature not working
  • App crashes or hangs during resize operation

Requested features

16 requests
  • Batch cropping capability
  • Preview window showing resized dimensions
  • Select All option for faster batch selection
  • Swipe to select multiple images
  • Output to multiple albums in single operation
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  • Ability to adjust image position during crop
  • File browser access (not just Photos app)
  • Customizable presets for pixel sizes and aspect ratios
  • Border addition feature
  • Info overlays on thumbnail selection (file type, size)
  • Option to maintain or disable aspect ratio
  • Percentage-based resizing (not just pixels)
  • Video resizing support
  • Ability to change output filename
  • Longer side/shorter side resizing option
  • Tip/donation button for developer support

Drop Shadow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Batch Resize

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$34.99
4 purchases

Drop Shadow

Subscriptions3
  • Photo Editor One Month$4.991 Month
  • Photo Editor Six Month$9.996 Months
  • Photo Editor One Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Drop Shadow Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Batch Resize free?
Batch Resize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Shadow free?
Drop Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Batch Resize or Drop Shadow?
Batch Resize is rated higher. Batch Resize averages 4.6 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Drop Shadow averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Batch Resize or Drop Shadow have ads?
Both Batch Resize and Drop Shadow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Batch Resize or Drop Shadow?
Batch Resize ships an update every 3 months, and Drop Shadow every 6 months. Most recently, Batch Resize was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drop Shadow on September 20, 2026.

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