# Refreshinator vs WatchTab

The clearest difference is price: WatchTab at Free against Refreshinator's $2.99. Refreshinator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WatchTab is free to download; Refreshinator costs $2.99 up front. WatchTab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Refreshinator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, WatchTab weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refreshinator | WatchTab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refreshinator-auto-refresh/id1067848872/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BatLabs LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/992101661) | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) |

## 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


### WatchTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchtab-auto-page-refresh/id6757919473)

This Safari extension automatically reloads web pages at customizable intervals. Monitor dashboards, track inventory, or get alerts for content changes with optional notifications. It offers smart features like auto-pausing and per-URL settings for efficient monitoring.

**Highlights:** Flexible reload intervals (5 seconds to 24 hours), Content monitoring and notifications, Countdown overlay for next reload, Statistics on reloads and changes, Smart auto-pause and random interval options, Per-URL settings

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refreshinator free?

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

### Is WatchTab free?

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

### Do Refreshinator or WatchTab have ads?

Neither Refreshinator nor WatchTab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Refreshinator or WatchTab?

Refreshinator ships an update every 3 days, and WatchTab weekly. Most recently, Refreshinator was updated on October 7, 2026 and WatchTab on October 8, 2026.

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