Comparison

Refreshinator vs Auto Web Refresher Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Refreshinator

This app automates web page refreshing to help users secure tickets or products during flash sales. It monitors pages for specific keywords, stopping when a change is detected and alerting the user. Features include multi-tab refreshing and quick form filling.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refreshing
  • Keyword-based monitoring
  • Page Watch Mode (no reload)
  • Multi-tab refreshing
  • Quick Fill for forms
  • Redirect Scheduler
  • Stealth User Agent rotation
Features
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REFRESHINATOR ONLINE. Pick the text. Pick the tab. Pick the mode. Refreshinator keeps watch. AUTO REFRESH Reloads the page at your chosen interval and checks whether your target text appears or disappears. PAGE WATCH Checks the current page without reloading it. Reloads off. Eyes on. PREPARED TABS Prepare up to 30 destinations without loading them. Destination prepared. No request sent yet. Open prepared tabs individually when you are ready. If monitoring is configured, it starts after that tab completes its first load. LINK COMMANDS Press and hold a web link on iPhone or iPad, or right-click on Mac, to open it in the current tab, a new tab or a background tab. You can also open and monitor it, prepare tabs, bookmark, share or copy it. TAB CONTROL Switch the tab picker between List and Grid. Duplicate a full address, domain or path. A monitored duplicate gets its own monitoring state and starts after its own first load. WAITING-PAGE STATUS Optional waiting-page handling can recognise supported waiting pages, pause Refreshinator's own automatic activity in that tab and show clear status when human input or another action is required. MORE COMMANDS • Check for target text appearing or disappearing • Choose a monitoring interval and optional alarm • Keep the device awake while monitoring • Schedule a URL to open at a chosen time • Save reusable Quick Fill text snippets for copy and paste • Use bookmarks, sharing and private browsing options Site behaviour and availability remain under each website's control. Refreshinator monitors the pages you choose; it does not guarantee access, availability, queue position or a purchase. STATUS: READY.

About

Auto Web Refresher Pro

Automatically monitor websites for specific keywords and receive instant notifications. This tool helps you track important updates, product availability, job postings, and event tickets without constant manual checking.

Highlights
  • Smart keyword detection
  • Multi-keyword tracking
  • Flexible refresh intervals
  • Case-sensitive matching
  • Visual keyword highlighting
  • Customizable notifications
  • Device sleep prevention
Features
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# Auto Web Refresher Pro ## Automatically Monitor Websites for Important Updates Never miss important events or tickets again! Auto Web Refresher Pro is the ultimate tool for monitoring websites and getting instant notifications when specific keywords appear. ### Key Features: - **Smart Keyword Detection**: Monitor websites for specific words or phrases with customizable settings - **Multi-Keyword Support**: Track multiple keywords simultaneously for comprehensive monitoring - **Flexible Refresh Settings**: Set custom refresh intervals to match your needs - **Case-Sensitive & Exact Word Matching**: Fine-tune your searches for precise results - **Visual Keyword Highlighting**: When keywords are found, they're instantly highlighted on the page - **Adjustable Start Delay**: Schedule monitoring to begin after a chosen time period - **Customizable Notifications**: Configure sound alerts to notify you when keywords are detected - **Device Control**: Prevent your device from sleeping during extended monitoring sessions - **User-Friendly Interface**: Easy-to-use controls with collapsible input area for maximum viewing space - **Full Browser Controls**: Navigate websites with built-in browser controls including back, forward, and reload functions ### Perfect For: - **Online Shoppers**: Get notified the moment limited products become available - **Job Seekers**: Be the first to know when new positions are posted - **Event Tickets**: Catch ticket releases instantly - **News Monitoring**: Track breaking developments on news sites - **Stock Market Watchers**: Monitor financial websites for specific market indicators - **Auction Bidders**: Stay on top of auction listings and price changes - **Sports Fans**: Get real-time updates on scores and team announcements - **Students**: Be alerted when course registration opens or results are posted Auto Web Refresher Pro is designed to save you time and eliminate the need for constant manual checking. Simply enter your URL, set your keyword(s), choose your refresh rate, and let the app do the work for you! Download today and never miss important website updates again!

Screenshots

Refreshinator4 screens
Auto Web Refresher Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Web Refresher Pro at 5.0 against Refreshinator's 4.3. Auto Web Refresher Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Refreshinator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Refreshinator costs $2.99 and Auto Web Refresher Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Web Refresher Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refreshinator has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Refreshinator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Auto Web Refresher Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, Auto Web Refresher Pro every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Refreshinator versus Auto Web Refresher Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshinatorAuto Web Refresher Pro
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (33 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBatLabs LTDEli Bitton

Customer experience

Refreshinator

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative66.2%

Auto Web Refresher Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Refreshinator

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Search word input gives 'Search Invalid'
  • Browser refreshes erratically
  • Cannot paste URL
  • Freezes
  • Constant 'cannot refresh' error
Show 9 more
  • App crashes at last second
  • Text on page not readable
  • Holding page words not found
  • App unresponsive on ordering page
  • App unresponsive after getting through
  • App freezes and cannot do anything
  • Page error messages
  • Search word invalid
  • Web page settings reset

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow multiple tabs to refresh
  • Background refresh capability
  • Bookmark functionality in browser
  • Support for Japanese search words
  • Porter service for camping spots
Show 2 more
  • Countdown to next refresh
  • Counter of attempts

Auto Web Refresher Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Refreshinator

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Web Refresher Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refreshinator free?
Refreshinator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Web Refresher Pro free?
Auto Web Refresher Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refreshinator or Auto Web Refresher Pro?
Auto Web Refresher Pro is rated higher. Refreshinator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Auto Web Refresher Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Refreshinator or Auto Web Refresher Pro have ads?
Neither Refreshinator nor Auto Web Refresher Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refreshinator or Auto Web Refresher Pro?
Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, and Auto Web Refresher Pro every 8 months. Most recently, Refreshinator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Auto Web Refresher Pro on October 14, 2026.

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