Comparison

Browser Auto Refresh 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

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

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

Browser Auto Refresh4 screens
Auto Reloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Browser Auto Refresh at 61% against Auto Reloader's 11%. Browser Auto Refresh also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (88 vs 2). Auto Reloader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence 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

Browser Auto Refresh is free to download; Auto Reloader costs $0.99 up front. Browser Auto Refresh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auto Reloader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Reloader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser Auto Refresh has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Browser Auto Refresh'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

Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, Auto Reloader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Browser Auto Refresh versus Auto Reloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser Auto RefreshAuto Reloader
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (88 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSeligman Ventures Global LimitedAryaman Sharda

Customer experience

Browser Auto Refresh

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

Auto Reloader

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Browser Auto Refresh

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Save Websites$9.99
None

Auto Reloader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Browser Auto Refresh free?
Browser Auto Refresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auto Reloader free?
Auto Reloader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Browser Auto Refresh or Auto Reloader?
Auto Reloader is rated higher. Browser Auto Refresh averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Auto Reloader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Browser Auto Refresh or Auto Reloader have ads?
Browser Auto Refresh shows ads; Auto Reloader does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser Auto Refresh or Auto Reloader?
Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, and Auto Reloader every 9 days. Most recently, Browser Auto Refresh was updated on October 1, 2026 and Auto Reloader on October 15, 2026.

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