Comparison

Browser Auto Refresh vs Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

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

Head to head
About

Browser Auto Refresh

Automate website refreshes at custom intervals, from one second to ten minutes. Save frequently visited sites for quick access and easily pause or restart the refresh process. Ideal for monitoring live updates or waiting for event launches.

Highlights
  • Customizable refresh intervals (1 sec to 10 min)
  • Save websites for quick recall
  • Pause and restart refreshes
  • Countdown timer
  • Auto-complete forms
  • Open in Safari option
Features
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Do you wish you could set a webpage to refresh every few seconds? Maybe you are waiting for event tickets to be launched or for breaking news stories to be updated. From the creators of Light Alarm comes Browser Auto Refresh, the free and simple way to stay in front. FEATURES ● Save any website for quick recall ● Flexible refresh times from 1 second to 10 minutes ● User friendly design ● Pause or restart page refreshes at any time ● User-friendly ‘open in Safari’ option ● Explicit refresh countdown timer ● Hassle free auto complete forms ● Device agnostic working on both iPhone & iPad INSTRUCTIONS 1. Simply enter the website you want to refresh 2. Select how often to refresh 3. Then select to ‘Show website’ and that’s it HINTS N TIPS ● The app will auto populate the ‘Description’ field with the ‘Web Address’ if you leave it blank to save you time ● If required, the app will automatically prefix web addresses with ‘http://' and even ‘www.’ to save you time ● Make sure the refresh time is not let than the time it takes for the page to load. Otherwise the webpage may never have time to appear ● Use the pause/play button to stop the webpage refreshing & allow you to navigate ● Use the ‘Open in Safari’ button to complete any transactions in that browser ● The spinning wheel at the bottom of the page will only display while the website is still loading THANKS Thanks to Dan & Luke for their invaluable Testing DISCLAIMER INFORMATION The last viewed website is automatically saved to the app to stop you having to re-input it each time you open the app. Make sure you overwrite any private websites you view. Please use this app for ‘view only’ access to websites. If you want to interact and perform transactions on website, please use the ‘Open in Safari’ button to ensure everything runs smoothly and securely. Do not use this app to view any unlawful websites or perform any unlawful internet activities. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY By downloading this app you are agreeing to the following: You acknowledge that, Seligman Ventures Ltd cannot and does not assume any responsibility for, and shall not be liable for, any damages or expenses you may incur as a result of any inaccuracy, incompleteness or obsolescence of any information or functionality contained in this app. You agree that Seligman Ventures Ltd will not be liable to you or to any other party for any direct or indirect damages, or for any special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, consequential or other damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits or lost time), whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, which arise out of or are in any way connected with any access to this app.

About

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

This utility allows you to automatically refresh web pages at custom intervals, saving you time and effort. It's designed for users who need real-time updates from specific websites without constant manual intervention. Enjoy a clean interface and full-screen mode for an optimized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refreshing
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Full-screen mode
  • Modern design
  • Easy to use interface
  • Pro version to disable ads
Features
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Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a stable browser with the ability to refresh pages at specified intervals. This app has been created for users who need to keep track of certain web pages. Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a great assistant to you so you do not have to click the refresh button every time. Once you open a web page through the app, you can set an auto refresh period (5 seconds or more) and enjoy the latest data you need to keep track of in real time. You can use the app for free an unlimited number of times. You can also purchase the Pro version, which will disable ads. Benefits of Safe Browser with Auto Refresh: Modern pleasant design Easy to use: you just need to open the application, place the web page link in the browser window and set the refresh interval. The page will automatically refresh and load data at an interval you set. The configuration can be changed at any time. Full Screen Mode. The Safe Browser with Auto Refresh app is useful for people who value their time but need to keep up with changes to a certain kind of information, such as brokers, marketers, journalists and many other different professions. Let's save precious time together. If you have any suggestions or problems with using our app, you can contact us via the contact form (Settings -> Contact Us). We will be glad to hear your suggestions on how to improve our app. Terms of Use : https://kashalot.dev/legal/private-browser-terms/

Screenshots

Browser Auto Refresh4 screens
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) at 4.3 against Browser Auto Refresh's 3.7. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) also leads on ads (none vs shown). Browser Auto Refresh's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Browser Auto Refresh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Browser Auto Refresh's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Browser Auto Refresh versus Private Browser (Auto Refresh): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser Auto RefreshPrivate Browser (Auto Refresh)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings)4.3 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSeligman Ventures Global LimitedRufat Babayev

Customer experience

Browser Auto Refresh

All ratings88 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral15.3%
Negative23.7%

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Browser Auto Refresh

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Save Websites$9.99
2 purchases

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Browser Auto Refresh free?
Browser Auto Refresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Browser Auto Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is rated higher. Browser Auto Refresh averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.
Do Browser Auto Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh) have ads?
Browser Auto Refresh shows ads; Private Browser (Auto Refresh) does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser Auto Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Browser Auto Refresh was updated on October 1, 2026 and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) on October 10, 2026.

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