Comparison

Simple Refresh for Safari vs Auto Scroll and Read

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Refresh for Safari

Automate webpage refreshing in Safari across iOS and macOS. Set custom intervals from 1 second to 10 minutes for individual tabs. Monitor live updates without manual intervention.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refresh
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Independent settings per tab
  • Live countdown timer
  • Efficient battery usage
  • Persists settings across sessions
Features
Currently charting
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Simple Refresh brings automatic webpage refresh functionality to Safari on iOS and macOS. Stop manually refreshing pages—let Simple Refresh do it for you. With an intuitive slider interface or direct input, set your preferred refresh interval from 1 second to 10 minutes and let the extension handle the rest. Each Safari tab maintains its own refresh settings, so you can monitor multiple pages simultaneously with different refresh rates. Key Features: - Automatic page refresh at customizable intervals (1s, 5s, 15s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m, or any custom interval between 1s and 10m) - Live countdown timer shows time remaining until next refresh - Slider control or click-to-edit display for flexible input - Independent refresh settings for each tab - Visual "On" badge shows active refresh status - Settings persist across browser sessions - Efficient battery usage with smart refresh engine - Available in 27 languages - Works on both iPhone, iPad, and Mac Perfect for: - Monitoring live scores, stock tickers, and weather updates - Watching for content changes without manual refreshing - Development and testing workflows - Any webpage that updates frequently Simple Refresh focuses on doing one thing well: refreshing webpages automatically. No complex setup, no unnecessary features—just reliable, automatic refresh when you need it.

About

Auto Scroll and Read

This tool automates webpage scrolling, allowing for hands-free reading of articles, comics, and other content. Customize scrolling speed and save preferences for a seamless browsing experience across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic webpage scrolling
  • Customizable scrolling speed
  • Hands-free comic reading
  • Reverse scrolling (bottom to top)
  • Save scrolling preferences
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Auto Scroll and Read - Your Ultimate Browsing Companion Transform the way you browse the web with the "Auto Scroll and Read" Safari extension! Whether you’re reading long articles, catching up on the latest news, or enjoying your favorite blog, this powerful tool is designed to make your online experience more comfortable and efficient. Key Features: Auto Scroll: Say goodbye to manual scrolling! With Auto Scroll and Read, you can automatically scroll through any webpage, letting you focus on content without the distraction of constant finger swipes or mouse movements. Customizable Scrolling Speed: Everyone has their own reading pace. Set the scrolling speed that suits you best and save it as your favorite for quick access. Whether you prefer a slow, leisurely pace or a brisk, fast-paced scroll, our extension adapts to your needs. Read comics: read comics, mangas and manhwas hands free. Reverse Scrolling: Effortlessly Scroll from Bottom to Top. Save Your Preferences: Found your perfect scrolling speed? Save it with just a tap! Auto Scroll and Read allows you to easily save and apply your favorite scrolling settings, ensuring a seamless experience every time you browse. Intuitive User Interface: Designed with simplicity in mind, our user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to get started. With a few taps, you can customize your settings and start enjoying a smoother browsing experience. Cross-Device Compatibility: Auto Scroll and Read is available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, ensuring that you have a consistent and optimized browsing experience across all your Apple devices. Multi-Language Support: We believe in making our tools accessible to everyone. That’s why Auto Scroll and Read is localized in over 10 languages, making it easier for users around the world to enjoy an enhanced browsing experience in their native language. Perfect for Every Type of Content: News Articles: Stay updated with the latest headlines without the hassle of manual scrolling. Blogs: Dive deep into long reads and lose yourself in stories without worrying about scrolling. Social Media: Scroll through your favorite platforms at a consistent pace without lifting a finger. eBooks and PDFs: Enjoy your digital books and documents with continuous, smooth scrolling.

Screenshots

Simple Refresh for Safari3 screens
Auto Scroll and Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Scroll and Read at 4.3 against Simple Refresh for Safari's 3.5. Auto Scroll and Read also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 52%). Simple Refresh for Safari's advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Simple Refresh for Safari costs $1.99 and Auto Scroll and Read $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Scroll and Read holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Simple Refresh for Safari's written reviews are positive against 80% of Auto Scroll and Read's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 weeks, Auto Scroll and Read monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Simple Refresh for Safari versus Auto Scroll and Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Refresh for SafariAuto Scroll and Read
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)4.3 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam WalkerAlfredo Grassau

Customer experience

Simple Refresh for Safari

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative39.8%

Auto Scroll and Read

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Simple Refresh for Safari

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Latest update breaks functionality on iPad
  • Start button unresponsive after update
  • Extension stops working after a few hours
  • Extension stops working on iOS 17
  • Extension stops working after Safari updates
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  • Extension turns itself off randomly
  • Extension stops remembering scroll position
  • Extension automatically disables after first refresh
  • Extension resets to 60-second interval after disabling
  • Extension not working on M1 Mac with Safari 15
  • Extension disconnects when changing tabs
  • Extension stops working after OS reinstall
  • Extension not compatible with Safari 14 (initially)
  • Auto-refresh sometimes stops working
  • Extension disappears from Safari extension list
  • Extension logs user out of OWA
  • Extension not working on Big Sur

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add countdown timer display
  • Allow typing custom interval
  • Longer timer duration (up to 30 mins)
  • Keyboard shortcut to start/stop
  • Toggle to disable refresh when tab focused
Show 10 more
  • Beep when change is noted
  • Clear tab cache on reload
  • Refresh by URL instead of tab
  • Countdown tracker for next refresh
  • Option for 3-second intervals
  • Utilize on multiple windows simultaneously
  • Remember settings after Safari restart
  • Sound alert for page changes
  • Ability to set different timers for different tabs
  • Remember scroll position after refresh

Auto Scroll and Read

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Refresh for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Scroll and Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Refresh for Safari free?
Simple Refresh for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Scroll and Read free?
Auto Scroll and Read costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Refresh for Safari or Auto Scroll and Read?
Auto Scroll and Read is rated higher. Simple Refresh for Safari averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Auto Scroll and Read averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Simple Refresh for Safari or Auto Scroll and Read have ads?
Neither Simple Refresh for Safari nor Auto Scroll and Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Refresh for Safari or Auto Scroll and Read?
Simple Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 weeks, and Auto Scroll and Read monthly. Most recently, Simple Refresh for Safari was updated on October 25, 2026 and Auto Scroll and Read on October 24, 2026.

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