Browser vs Refresh | Web
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Browser
Experience a fast, stable, and secure browsing experience optimized for touchscreens. This minimalist browser features a new kernel for improved loading speeds and blocks video ads to protect your internet security.
- Improved loading speed
- Touchscreen optimized
- Minimalist design
- Intercepted video ads
- Internet security protection
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Use a new kernel to improve your loading speed.Handheld browser designed for the touch screen, select the most popular portals, minimalist style carefree experience! Safe, high-speed, stable, Add intercepted video ads, fully protect your Internet security!
Refresh | Web
This Safari extension helps you stay updated by automatically reloading web pages at set intervals or with a single tap. It's ideal for monitoring breaking news, inventory, or dashboards, and offers features like random interval refreshing and multi-tab management.
- One-tap quick reload
- Auto refresh at chosen interval
- Random interval support
- Multi-tab refresh (iPad, Mac)
- On-device privacy
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Keep pages up to date. Set a timer in Safari. Refresh takes care of the reloading. Safari · iPhone · iPad · Mac Included • Fixed or random timing • Stop when you interact • Stop when text appears • One page at a time, with on-page controls and a countdown. Refresh Pro Keep several pages up to date, each on its own timer. Add Glass Design for your page controls. Additional purchase. Choose lifetime access or a monthly subscription. Start in Safari Settings → Safari → Extensions and enable Refresh. Safari → Settings → Extensions and enable Refresh. Open a webpage and tap Refresh. Choose your interval, then start. Refresh settings stay on your device. Browsing history is not sent to the developer. Safari, site restrictions or device memory can pause refresh. Try a longer or random interval on heavy pages. Terms of Service: https://paran.app/refresh/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Browser at 100% against Refresh | Web's 40%. Browser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Refresh | Web's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). On price, monetization model 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
Browser costs $0.99 and Refresh | Web $0.99 up front. Refresh | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Browser's written reviews are positive against 40% of Refresh | Web's.
Browser ships an update every 21 months, Refresh | Web fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Browser | Refresh | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YU ZHOU | Paran |
Customer experience
Browser
Refresh | Web
In-app purchases
Browser
No in-app purchases
Refresh | Web
- Refresh Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Refresh Pro$4.99
Questions
Is Browser free?
Is Refresh | Web free?
Which has better reviews, Browser or Refresh | Web?
Do Browser or Refresh | Web have ads?
Which is updated more often, Browser or Refresh | Web?
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