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Simple Refresh for Safari

Simple Refresh for Safari

Automatically refresh webpages

24 ratings
88 reviews
#101 in paid Utilities
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$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 29, 2019
  • March 2, 2026

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Developer

William Walker
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About

Automate webpage refreshing in Safari across iOS and macOS. Set custom intervals from 1 second to 10 minutes for individual tabs. Monitor live updates without manual intervention.

✓Automatic page refresh
✓Customizable refresh intervals
✓Independent settings per tab
✓Live countdown timer
✓Efficient battery usage
✓Persists settings across sessions
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Simple Refresh for Safari. Based on 24 reviews and a 3.5/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 23 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀Works effectively
  • 👍Great for auto-refreshing
  • 👍Useful for online training
  • 👍Private and secure
  • 👍Works perfectly
  • 👍Simple and functional
  • 👍Great developer support

Negative things

  • 🐛Latest update broken
  • 🐛Start button not working
  • 🐛Step backward after update
  • 🐛Did not work
  • 🐛No settings or management tools
  • 🐛Not working on iPad
  • 🐛Does not work anymore
  • 🐛Piece of garbage
  • 🐛Waste of money and time
  • 🐛Stuck on 'turn on extension'
  • 🐛Can't get working on Safari
  • 🐛Terrible app for MacBook
  • 🐛Limited to blocks of seconds
  • 🐛App not working
  • 🐛Doesn't work on iOS 17
  • 🐛Glitched out Safari
  • 🐛Scam, no settings or refund
  • 🐛Garbish, does nothing
  • 🐛Does not function
  • 🐛Stops working randomly
  • 🐛Fail, stops remembering scroll
  • 🐛Used to be great, now limited
  • 🐛Dangerous permissions
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What's New in Simple Refresh for Safari

3.6.0

March 2, 2026

What’s New in Version 3.6.0 • Added a disclaimer in the iOS instructions for refresh intervals under 30 seconds • Added an in-app disclaimer in the extension when using refresh intervals under 30 seconds • Improved reliability and recovery for sub-30-second refresh timers • Increased the minimum supported iOS version to 16.6 This update improves clarity around shorter refresh intervals and makes timer behavior more stable overall.

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This app dropped -11 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 10, 2026.

User reviews

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Wow! Incredibly simple and effective!

This is absolutely fantastic! What a great simple and easy to use app and very effective!!!!!
scubadivernatescubadivernate

Works great

The recent update fixes several bugs and adds the custom interval override feature. Just tap on the timer for the keyboard to enter a custom interval between 1 second and 10 minutes.
Combination64Combination64

Response from developer

Glad you're enjoying the app!

Latest breaks iPad 17.7.10?

This used to work well on my old iPad but the latest update is broken. The start button doesn’t seem to do anything anymore 😔
CouchPotatoCouchPotato

Needs improvement

Whoever created it definitely stop caring for it. I hope he can take some maintenance on it and removed the 1 sec interval now, I wish I did never updated this is an step backward
AOLnewuserAOLnewuser

Did not work

Restarted safari and MacBook after installing to attempt a fix, but unfortunately, it just wouldn’t refresh my tab. No settings or management tools to see if there was anything I was doing wrong.
Patr1ck99Patr1ck99
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Latest update breaks functionality on iPad

Bug

Start button unresponsive after update

Bug

Extension stops working after a few hours

Bug

Extension stops working on iOS 17

Bug

Extension stops working after Safari updates

Bug

Extension turns itself off randomly

Bug

Extension stops remembering scroll position

Bug

Extension automatically disables after first refresh

Bug

Extension resets to 60-second interval after disabling

Bug

Extension not working on M1 Mac with Safari 15

Bug

Extension disconnects when changing tabs

Bug

Extension stops working after OS reinstall

Bug

Extension not compatible with Safari 14 (initially)

Bug

Auto-refresh sometimes stops working

Bug

Extension disappears from Safari extension list

Bug

Extension logs user out of OWA

Bug

Extension not working on Big Sur

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Add countdown timer display

Feature

Allow typing custom interval

Feature

Longer timer duration (up to 30 mins)

Feature

Keyboard shortcut to start/stop

Feature

Toggle to disable refresh when tab focused

Feature

Beep when change is noted

Feature

Clear tab cache on reload

Feature

Refresh by URL instead of tab

Feature

Countdown tracker for next refresh

Feature

Option for 3-second intervals

Feature

Utilize on multiple windows simultaneously

Feature

Remember settings after Safari restart

Feature

Sound alert for page changes

Feature

Ability to set different timers for different tabs

Feature

Remember scroll position after refresh

Feature

FAQ

What does Simple Refresh for Safari do?

This app automates the process of refreshing webpages within Safari on iOS and macOS. Instead of manually clicking the refresh button, you can set a specific interval for pages to update automatically. This is useful for monitoring content that changes frequently without constant manual effort.

How do I set the refresh interval?

You can set your preferred refresh interval using an intuitive slider interface or by directly inputting a custom time. The available intervals range from 1 second up to 10 minutes. Each Safari tab can have its own unique refresh setting.

Is Simple Refresh for Safari free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, focusing solely on providing the automatic refresh functionality.

What devices is Simple Refresh for Safari compatible with?

The app is designed to work seamlessly on Apple devices. It is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, functioning as a Safari extension to enhance your browsing experience.

What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is perfect for monitoring live scores, stock tickers, and weather updates. It's also beneficial for developers testing websites that update frequently, or for anyone who needs to watch for content changes on a webpage without the need for manual refreshing.