Comparison

Browser Auto Refresh vs RefreshRate

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

RefreshRate

This app displays customizable information like network speed, time, and frame rates in a picture-in-picture window. You can adjust its position and size while using other applications, ensuring you stay informed without interruption. It's designed to be lightweight and efficient.

Highlights
  • Customizable information display
  • Picture-in-picture window
  • Adjustable position and size
  • Network speed monitoring
  • Frame rate monitoring
  • Lightweight and low resource consumption
Features
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RefreshRate is a powerful multi-functional picture-in-picture information display app that provides you with a convenient way to monitor key information in real-time. With RefreshRate, you can customize the content displayed in the on-screen picture-in-picture, including custom text,network speed, time, countdowns, and frame rates. Whether you're gaming, watching videos, or engaged in other tasks, RefreshRate ensures you stay informed about these crucial data points. Key Features: * Customizable Information Display: With RefreshRate's simple settings, you can choose the information to be displayed, such as network speed, current time, countdowns, and frame rates. * Picture-in-Picture Window: The app supports creating small picture-in-picture windows on the screen, allowing you to simultaneously enjoy other apps while monitoring essential information. * Adjustable Position and Size: RefreshRate enables you to freely adjust the position and size of the picture-in-picture window to meet your personalized preferences. * Lightweight and Low Resource Consumption: RefreshRate is designed with care to avoid consuming excessive system resources, ensuring smooth performance on your device. How to Use: * Open RefreshRate and perform basic setup. * Choose the information to be displayed in the picture-in-picture window. * Enable picture-in-picture mode to view the selected information while using other apps. * Adjust the position and size of the picture-in-picture window. RefreshRate enhances your mobile experience with intelligent information at your fingertips! Download and experience RefreshRate, where the screen text tells you more! Privacy Policy:https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/showmytext-s-privacy-policy/d1942127-d111-4895-95f5-f11d9692bfbb/privacy Terms of Use:https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/showmytext-s-terms-conditions/37c2d1e5-27c7-4b11-843a-9d5fd5c5edf8/terms Regarding Membership: A fee will be charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew if canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. A renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours of the current period ending. After purchase, you can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. If a free trial is offered, any unused trial period will be forfeited after the subscription purchase.

Screenshots

Browser Auto Refresh4 screens
RefreshRate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RefreshRate at none against Browser Auto Refresh's shown. Browser Auto Refresh's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (61% vs 41%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 RefreshRate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Browser Auto Refresh holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Browser Auto Refresh's written reviews are positive against 41% of RefreshRate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, RefreshRate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Browser Auto Refresh versus RefreshRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowser Auto RefreshRefreshRate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (88 ratings) — better3.4 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings88 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSeligman Ventures Global Limited大靖 刘

Customer experience

Browser Auto Refresh

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

RefreshRate

All ratings33 ratings
Positive57.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Browser Auto Refresh

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

RefreshRate

Subscriptions4
  • Discount Weekly Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro14 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • 年度会员$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 特别优惠-终身会员$0.99
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Browser Auto Refresh free?
Browser Auto Refresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefreshRate free?
RefreshRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Browser Auto Refresh or RefreshRate?
Browser Auto Refresh is rated higher. Browser Auto Refresh averages 3.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while RefreshRate averages 3.4 from 33 ratings.
Do Browser Auto Refresh or RefreshRate have ads?
Browser Auto Refresh shows ads; RefreshRate does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser Auto Refresh or RefreshRate?
Browser Auto Refresh ships an update every 10 days, and RefreshRate every 5 weeks. Most recently, Browser Auto Refresh was updated on October 1, 2026 and RefreshRate on October 12, 2026.

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