Best ActiveTab alternatives: apps like ActiveTab

27+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like ActiveTab or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 27+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to ActiveTab

Highlighter for Safari#1

Highlighter for Safari by Denk Alexandru

Annotate & take notes on pages
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.9(16 ratings)
$2.99
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Annotate webpages directly within your Safari browser. Highlight text, add notes, and permanently save your edits for future review. All data is stored locally for simplicity and privacy.

Total Refresh for Safari#2

Total Refresh for Safari by William Walker

Reload all your tabs at once
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.6(5 ratings)
$1.99
#88in Utilities
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Instantly refresh all open browser tabs with a single tap or keyboard shortcut. This extension allows you to choose the scope of your refresh, from all windows to just the active tab. It's designed for both iOS and macOS users seeking a quick way to update web content.

Vidimote for Safari#3

Vidimote for Safari by IOSPIRIT GmbH

Video speed, PiP & skip
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.2😐(64 ratings)
$2.99
#47in Utilities
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Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Safari
  • 👍 Intuitive interface and controls
  • 💡 Enables PiP mode easily
  • 💡 Allows playback speed control (beyond 2x)
  • 💡 Useful for online courses/tutorials
  • 💡 Enhances video viewing experience
  • 💡 Works on mobile Safari (iPad/iPhone)
  • 💡 Good for speeding up streams/podcasts
  • 💡 Fast developer response mentioned
  • 💡 Worth the price for functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Extension stops working intermittently
  • 🐛 Causes Safari to crash/lag
  • 🐛 Not working on newer iOS versions (iOS 26)
  • 🐛 Extension doesn't work on iPad
  • 🐛 Videos not recognized ('No video found')
  • 🐛 Hijacks YouTube mute icon
  • 🐛 Conflicts with other websites (e.g., Weibo)
  • 🐛 High CPU usage reported
  • 🐛 Video in background darkens when controls show
  • 🐛 Not worth the price for some users
  • 🐛 Some users report it's a scam/malware
  • 🐛 Does not work on all websites
  • 🐛 Airplay functionality unreliable

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