At a glance
| Batch File Renamer | A Better Finder Rename | |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Lite, free | Trial |
| Stacked steps with live preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regex | Pro | ✓ |
| EXIF, ID3, video metadata | Pro | ✓ |
| Droplets | — | ✓ |
A Better Finder Rename price from publicspace.net, October 2026.
If you need everything
A Better Finder Rename has one of the deepest feature lists of any renamer, a long track record, droplets, and a developer known for good support. If you rename for a living, it's a serious tool.
If you want it simpler, and free to start
Batch File Renamer keeps one window: steps on the left, every file's old and new name in the middle, details on the right. Lite costs nothing and has no file limits. Pro is cheaper and adds a command-line tool for scripts and Shortcuts, plus on-device AI naming from image or PDF content.
Questions
Is A Better Finder Rename the same as Better Rename?
Yes. It's sold as Better Rename on the Mac App Store because Apple doesn't allow "Finder" in app names.