# Refresh vs Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refresh | Private Browser (Auto Refresh) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refresh-connect-with-benefits/id1382950862/reviews)** | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 172 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Refresh Software, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/874317690) | [Rufat Babayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388465272) |

## What reviewers say

### Refresh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refresh-connect-with-benefits/id1382950862)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*