# Refreshinator vs ZSchedule

The clearest difference is price: ZSchedule at Free against Refreshinator's $2.99. ZSchedule also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Refreshinator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

ZSchedule is free to download; Refreshinator costs $2.99 up front. ZSchedule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Refreshinator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZSchedule 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refreshinator | ZSchedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refreshinator-auto-refresh/id1067848872/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zschedule/id6757870237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BatLabs LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/992101661) | [Jian Rong Liao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869405136) |

## What reviewers say

### Refreshinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refreshinator-auto-refresh/id1067848872)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Helped secure tickets
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Fast access to sites
- 👍 Not over-complicated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unresponsive at crucial moments
- 🐛 Does not work for Glastonbury
- 🐛 Blocked by ticket sites
- 🐛 Search words not detected

**Reported bugs**

- Search word input gives 'Search Invalid'
- Browser refreshes erratically
- Cannot paste URL
- Freezes
- Constant 'cannot refresh' error

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple tabs to refresh
- Background refresh capability
- Bookmark functionality in browser
- Support for Japanese search words
- Porter service for camping spots


### ZSchedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zschedule/id6757870237)

This app simplifies staff scheduling for small teams and stores. Create clear weekly schedules, manage multiple locations, and estimate employee pay with customizable rates. Export schedules for easy sharing or printing.

**Highlights:** Weekly schedule grid, Color-coded shifts, Multi-store scheduling, Drag to copy shifts, Export as PDF/Excel, Pay summary, Customizable pay rates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZSchedule  Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| ZSchedule Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refreshinator free?

Refreshinator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZSchedule free?

ZSchedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Refreshinator or ZSchedule?

ZSchedule is rated higher. Refreshinator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ZSchedule averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Refreshinator or ZSchedule have ads?

Neither Refreshinator nor ZSchedule shows ads.

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