# Simple Refresh for Safari — user reviews > 88 indexed App Store user reviews of Simple Refresh for Safari by William Walker, rated 3.50/5 from 24 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-refresh-for-safari/id1492951704/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-refresh-for-safari/id1492951704.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 8 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (10 of 88) ### 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 😔 ### 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 ### 4/5 — Works! *2025-04-03* Useful for completing boring online training ### 4/5 — It works, but: *2025-01-14* It works as expected, including only with a single tab if you have multiple tabs open. The problem I have is that it just shows a red “On” bubble over the icon in the Safari menu bar. This is a good indicator, but please change it to show a countdown of time remaining. ### 4/5 — Been an great app but currently I’m facing an issue *2024-03-19* Sometimes the extension do not simply refresh and I’ve to manually click refresh button. It becomes very frustrating as i use this extension to track live stock prices. To cure this Ive to change countdown time ( say 1 min to 55 seconds) then it works properly. Ideally this is not the right solution when you are using the extension on multiple pages daily. Hence i want developers to fix that bug ASAP. Thank you. ### 1/5 — app not working *2024-01-23* Even if it starts working, the update will stop before I know it. It's a waste to pay for it. The bug should be fixed. ### 4/5 — Very nice misisng one feature *2023-12-28* This does the job. One thing I wish it had is a keyboard shortcut to start/stop it (for start, have a default interval.). ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on iOS 17 *2023-10-05, version 3.1.1* Ever since iOS 17 released, this no longer works. ### 1/5 — It does not work *2023-10-05* This extension is not working for me, please check and fix the problem my ios 17.0.3 ### 5/5 — perfect. *2023-04-07* Easy to turn on, works great, price is right. Thanks! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 1/5 — Does not seem to work *2024-12-17, version 3.1.1* Instructions on installation are poor. Added extension in settings->safari - no obvious way found to change settings - never refreshed web site in either ios15 or 18 ### 1/5 — waste of money and time *2024-11-25, version 3.1.1* is just stuck on the screen “turn on extension in settings” when it is already turned on. does absolutely nothing. ### 1/5 — Can’t get working on Safari *2024-06-17* I’ve enabled the extension in Settings and have turned it on in Safari for 15 second refreshes. But, it isn’t refreshing the tab. I’m hoping you can help me. Cheers ### 1/5 — Terrible app for MacBook *2024-05-08, version 3.1.1* You can set a timer but no countdown to see what time is left so you have no clue if it’s even working. I would suggested skipping this download and save your money. Even if it were feee I would not use. ### 1/5 — Limited to blocks of seconds *2024-04-25* This app is NOT configurable to auto reload times "from 1 seconds up to 10 minutes). It's a choice list. You can choose 1 second, 5 secondes, 10 seconds, etc. What is needed: User should be able to select 2 seconds, or 3 seconds, or 4 seconds. That is a necessary feature for some use cases. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2025-06-08* As others have mentioned, it’s not very clear when it’s ‘on’ vs. ‘off’. Otherwise works perfectly. ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-01-06* Great extension, I use it to auto-refresh deliveries, totally private as well. ### 5/5 — Va à l’essentiel *2024-10-26* Application fonctionne super bien ### 5/5 — Perfect solution *2024-08-30* This is a perfect solution for anyone wanting multiple tabs to have different timing for being refreshed- very intuitive. No need for watching videos or reading instructions. All you have to do is turn on the extension and that's it. Thank you so much for developing this. ### 5/5 — Longer Timer would be nice *2024-06-20* Hi, can you please extend the timer up to 30 minutes? Thanks very much! Andy ### 5/5 — Not work IOS *2024-05-25, version 3.1.1* Love your app on Mac OS . Unable work on IOS why? ### 5/5 — Great! *2023-11-05* Have been using this for a long time now and on a daily basis. Works perfectly. ### 5/5 — Simple, easy, works great! *2023-10-16* Thank you! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*