Refreshinator vs Auto Reloader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic page refreshing
- Keyword-based monitoring
- Page Watch Mode (no reload)
- Multi-tab refreshing
- Quick Fill for forms
- Redirect Scheduler
- Stealth User Agent rotation
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
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.
- Automatic tab refreshing
- Customizable refresh intervals
- Pause and stop functionality
- Battery saving mode
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Lightweight extension
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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 update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
Refreshinator costs $2.99 and Auto Reloader $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, Auto Reloader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refreshinator | Auto Reloader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews — better | 10.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BatLabs LTD | Aryaman Sharda |
Customer experience
Refreshinator
Auto Reloader
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 moreShow fewer
- 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 moreShow fewer
- Countdown to next refresh
- Counter of attempts
Auto Reloader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Refreshinator
No in-app purchases
Auto Reloader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Refreshinator free?
Is Auto Reloader free?
Which has better reviews, Refreshinator or Auto Reloader?
Do Refreshinator or Auto Reloader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Refreshinator or Auto Reloader?
Other comparisons















