Comparison

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

Refresh

This utility app centralizes information and features related to Refresh. It includes a step challenge competition that integrates with HealthKit for data tracking.

Highlights
  • HealthKit integration
  • Step Challenge competition
  • Centralized Refresh information
  • Supports iPhone and iPod
Features
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Welcome to Refresh! This app is for everything Refresh-related. All are welcome. Featuring HealthKit access for Step Challenge competition.

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

Refresh3 screens
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refresh at 100% against Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s 50%. Refresh also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Refresh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refresh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Refresh's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refresh ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Refresh versus Private Browser (Auto Refresh): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshPrivate Browser (Auto Refresh)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRefresh Software, INCRufat Babayev

Customer experience

Refresh

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

All ratings58 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Refresh

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

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

Questions

Is Refresh free?
Refresh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
Refresh is rated higher. Refresh averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh) have ads?
Neither Refresh nor Private Browser (Auto Refresh) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refresh or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
Refresh ships an update every 2 months, and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Refresh was updated on September 18, 2026 and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) on September 6, 2026.

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