Comparison

Refreshinator vs Auto Reloader

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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Attention all web surfers! Have you ever found yourself stuck on a website, constantly refreshing the page in hopes of landing that elusive ticket or product? Look no further, because the Refreshinator is here to revolutionize your online shopping experience. The Refreshinator is a powerful browser that allows you to automatically refresh web pages based on a chosen keyword or phrase. Select the word or phrase you want to change on the web page, and when it disappears or changes, the browser will stop refreshing and sound an alarm. **Two monitoring modes (choose in Settings)** 1. **Refresh Mode** – reloads the page at your chosen interval and checks if the target word or phrase appears or disappears. 2. **Page Watch Mode** – monitors the current page *without reloading*, ideal for queue systems; avoids unnecessary reloads that can disrupt your session. • Advanced stealth: Random User Agent rotates your browser ID automatically. - Two search methods: "Refresh until the word appears" and "Refresh until the word disappears/changes." - Adjust the refresh speed for optimal results. - Implement auto-detection for page loading failures. - Keep the iPhone or iPad from entering sleep mode. - Set up an alarm for detecting page changes. - Enable Incognito/privacy mode to prevent sites from tracking you with cookies. . - Introduce the Multi-tab refresh feature to refresh multiple tabs at once. • Plan access with Redirect Scheduler: open a URL exactly when a sale starts. Now with Multi-Tab Refreshing, the new version of Refreshinator elevates your monitoring game. Open multiple tabs within the app, each refreshing independently based on the specified keyword or phrase. Not only can you track different pages, but you can also monitor the same page across multiple tabs simultaneously. Clone a tab with the exact setup onto a new tab using the Duplicate Tab Function, and revel in the consistency across your monitoring tasks. Prepare for high-stakes online purchases with the Quick Fill function. Preload your details like name and payment information in the Quick Fill section, and when it's crunch time, hit the "Copy" button to transfer this data to your clipboard. Breeze through form filling and stay ahead in the race, even on websites with restrictions against traditional auto-fill. . This tool is invaluable for keeping track of various sales or ticket release times, ensuring you're always ready at the right moment. With the Refreshinator, you'll never miss a beat when it comes to sales or ticket releases. Whether it's a sneaker drop, exclusive phone sale, or music festival tickets, the Refreshinator gives you the advantage you need to make your purchase in time. Simply set the app to "Refresh until word disappears" and choose a keyword like "currently unavailable." The app will keep refreshing the page until the word disappears, indicating that the sale has started, and you're on the purchase page. Ticketing sites can also be a real headache, with long waits in queue on a "holding page." But the Refreshinator is here to help! Use Page Watch Mode to watch the holding page without refreshing; reloads can disrupt your session, increasing your chances of getting through the queue and landing those coveted tickets. The Refreshinator has been used successfully in the Glastonbury ticket sale and resale, getting users through to the purchase area in as little as 3 seconds. But the Refreshinator is not just for sales and ticketing. It's also the perfect solution for chat rooms and sports sites that don't automatically refresh with updates. Set the app to refresh the page at a frequency of your choosing, and never miss a chat message or game update again.

About

Auto Reloader

Automatically refresh any Safari tab at a custom interval to stay updated on frequently changing content. Ideal for tracking auctions, ticket drops, and live updates without manual intervention.

Highlights
  • Automatic tab refreshing
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Pause and stop functionality
  • Battery saving mode
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Lightweight extension
Features
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Tired of manually refreshing webpages in Safari? Auto Reloader refreshes any Safari tab automatically at the interval you choose so you always see the latest updates. Perfect for tracking auctions, ticket drops, sports scores, inventory updates, and anything else that changes frequently online. Instead of repeatedly tapping refresh, simply set the interval once and let Auto Reloader keep the page up to date. How It Works Auto Reloader takes less than a minute to set up. Install Auto Reloader Enable the extension in Safari settings Set a refresh interval for the tab you want to monitor Once enabled, the page refreshes automatically based on your selected interval so you always see the latest content without manually reloading the page. Common Scenarios Auto Reloader is useful anytime a webpage updates frequently and timing matters. • Online auctions and bidding pages • Ticket drops and event registrations • Sneaker and limited product releases • Live sports scores and match updates • Flash sales and inventory checks • Monitoring dashboards or status pages • Watching comment threads or live feeds If a page changes often, Auto Reloader helps you stay on top of updates automatically. Controls and Safety Auto Reloader gives you simple controls so you stay in charge. • Set refresh intervals individually for each tab • Pause or stop refreshing at any time • Battery saving mode pauses refreshing when unplugged • Lightweight extension that runs quietly in Safari The extension only refreshes pages according to the interval you select and can be stopped instantly whenever you want. Privacy Your browsing activity stays private. Auto Reloader requires no accounts and collects no personal data. The extension runs locally on your device and simply refreshes the page you choose. To use Auto Reloader you must enable the Safari extension in your device settings after installing the app. Simple. Fast. Private. Auto Reloader is designed to solve one problem cleanly. Automatic webpage refreshing in Safari without complicated setup or tracking. Download Auto Reloader today and stop refreshing webpages manually.

Screenshots

Refreshinator4 screens
Auto Reloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Reloader at 5.0 against Refreshinator's 4.3. Auto Reloader also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Refreshinator's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 11%) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Reloader $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Reloader 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 complicate that: 30% of Refreshinator's written reviews are positive against 11% of Auto Reloader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, Auto Reloader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Refreshinator versus Auto Reloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshinatorAuto Reloader
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (33 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBatLabs LTDAryaman Sharda

Customer experience

Refreshinator

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

Auto Reloader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative68.4%

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
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  • 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
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  • Countdown to next refresh
  • Counter of attempts

Auto Reloader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Refreshinator

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Reloader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refreshinator free?
Refreshinator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Reloader free?
Auto Reloader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refreshinator or Auto Reloader?
Auto Reloader is rated higher. Refreshinator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Auto Reloader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Refreshinator or Auto Reloader have ads?
Neither Refreshinator nor Auto Reloader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refreshinator or Auto Reloader?
Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, and Auto Reloader every 9 days. Most recently, Refreshinator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Auto Reloader on September 17, 2026.

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