# Simple Refresh for Safari — Automatically refresh webpages

> Automates webpage refreshing in Safari with customizable intervals per tab. (iPhone/iPad app by William Walker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-refresh-for-safari/id1492951704 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492951703)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2019-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-refresh-for-safari/id1492951704/reviews.md

## What is Simple Refresh for Safari?

Simple Refresh brings automatic webpage refresh functionality to Safari on iOS and macOS.
Stop manually refreshing pages—let Simple Refresh do it for you.

With an intuitive slider interface or direct input, set your preferred refresh interval from
1 second to 10 minutes and let the extension handle the rest. Each Safari tab maintains its
own refresh settings, so you can monitor multiple pages simultaneously with different refresh
rates.

Key Features:
- Automatic page refresh at customizable intervals (1s, 5s, 15s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m, or any
custom interval between 1s and 10m)
- Live countdown timer shows time remaining until next refresh
- Slider control or click-to-edit display for flexible input
- Independent refresh settings for each tab
- Visual "On" badge shows active refresh status
- Settings persist across browser sessions
- Efficient battery usage with smart refresh engine
- Available in 27 languages
- Works on both iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Perfect for:
- Monitoring live scores, stock tickers, and weather updates
- Watching for content changes without manual refreshing
- Development and testing workflows
- Any webpage that updates frequently

Simple Refresh focuses on doing one thing well: refreshing webpages automatically. No complex
setup, no unnecessary features—just reliable, automatic refresh when you need it.

## Key features

- Automatic page refresh
- Customizable refresh intervals
- Independent settings per tab
- Live countdown timer
- Efficient battery usage
- Persists settings across sessions

## Chart rankings

- #142 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Simple Refresh for Safari?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Latest update breaks functionality on iPad
- Start button unresponsive after update
- Extension stops working after a few hours
- Extension stops working on iOS 17
- Extension stops working after Safari updates
- Extension turns itself off randomly
- Extension stops remembering scroll position
- Extension automatically disables after first refresh
- Extension resets to 60-second interval after disabling
- Extension not working on M1 Mac with Safari 15
- Extension disconnects when changing tabs
- Extension stops working after OS reinstall
- Extension not compatible with Safari 14 (initially)
- Auto-refresh sometimes stops working
- Extension disappears from Safari extension list
- Extension logs user out of OWA
- Extension not working on Big Sur

**Most requested features**

- Add countdown timer display
- Allow typing custom interval
- Longer timer duration (up to 30 mins)
- Keyboard shortcut to start/stop
- Toggle to disable refresh when tab focused
- Beep when change is noted
- Clear tab cache on reload
- Refresh by URL instead of tab
- Countdown tracker for next refresh
- Option for 3-second intervals
- Utilize on multiple windows simultaneously
- Remember settings after Safari restart
- Sound alert for page changes
- Ability to set different timers for different tabs
- Remember scroll position after refresh

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-refresh-for-safari/id1492951704/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow!  Incredibly simple and effective!

*2025-12-26*

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

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-12-24*

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.

**Developer response:** Glad you're enjoying the app!

### 3/5 — Latest breaks iPad 17.7.10?

*2025-12-05, version 3.3.0*

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 😔

### 1/5 — Needs improvement

*2025-12-02, version 3.2.0*

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

### 1/5 — Did not work

*2025-10-11*

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.

### 1/5 — Needs improvement

*2025-09-17, version 3.1.1*

Whoever created it definitely stop caring for it. I hope he can take some maintenance on it

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2025-06-08*

As others have mentioned, it’s not very clear when it’s ‘on’ vs. ‘off’. Otherwise works perfectly.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2025-05-21, version 3.1.1*

Works great on my MacBook and iPhone but will not work on my iPad 11 pro. Please fix

### 1/5 — Does not work anymore

*2025-05-09*

No longer working

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-05-09, version 3.1.1*

Turned in the extension, does not work—just like the other $1.99 total refresh app. Turned on extension and nothing.  Open the app and just says to you can turn on extension in the safari app. Complete piece of garbage—DO NOT PURCHASE THIS $1.99 scam.

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Refresh for Safari

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.0 — 2026-03-02

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.

### 3.5.0 — 2025-12-22

bug fixes

### 3.4.0 — 2025-12-10

Live Countdown Display
- See exactly how much time remains until the next refresh with a live countdown timer
- Click the interval display to type in custom refresh intervals directly

Improvements
- Badge now properly restores after page reloads
- Better error messaging when something goes wrong
- Improved accessibility for screen readers
- Slider snaps to common intervals for easier selection

### 3.3.0 — 2025-12-03

This update restores the 1 second refresh interval option

### 3.2.0 — 2025-12-02

Version 3.2.0 brings international support and refinements:

- Now available in 28 languages – Including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and 18 more
- Improved interface styling for better readability and usability
- Enhanced setup instructions to help you get started quickly
- Better reload handling for more reliable refresh intervals
- Fixed issues with sub-30 second intervals for smoother performance

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All apps by William Walker: https://appshunter.io/developer/1492951703

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