Comparison

Simple Refresh for Safari vs Scamtinel

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
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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

Scamtinel

Features
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Scamtinel helps you protect people you know and trust — such as parents, grandparents, children, or friends — from online scams, phishing, and fraud. Designed especially for less tech-savvy users, Scamtinel lets you step in remotely and instantly when something doesn’t feel right. Pair Scamtinel with the Chrome Extension to receive real-time alerts whenever someone you protect encounters a suspicious website. Key Features Remote Permission Requests When a protected user visits a blocked or unfamiliar site, they can send a permission request directly to your phone — no more urgent calls asking, “Is this safe?” One-Tap Approval Review website details, assess the risk, and approve or deny access with a single tap. Real-Time Sync Your decision instantly updates their browser, allowing safe sites through or keeping harmful ones blocked. Activity Feed See a clear history of allowed sites and blocked threats in a simple, easy-to-understand dashboard. Scamtinel Unlimited Upgrade to manage unlimited websites and protect multiple people with advanced threat intelligence. How It Works 1. Install the Scamtinel app on your phone 2. Pair it with the other person’s computer using a simple, visible connection code 3. Protect: Get notified when they need help — and guide them safely in real time Peace of Mind, Delivered Scams are getting smarter. Scamtinel combines modern security technology with the trust between people who look out for each other. Download Scamtinel and help someone you care about stay safe online. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Refresh for Safari3 screens
Scamtinel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scamtinel at Free against Simple Refresh for Safari's $1.99. Scamtinel also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). Simple Refresh for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Scamtinel is free to download; Simple Refresh for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Scamtinel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Refresh for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Refresh for Safari versus Scamtinel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Refresh for SafariScamtinel
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam WalkerBox Labs Kft

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Scamtinel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple Refresh for Safari

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scamtinel

Subscriptions2
  • Scamtinel Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Scamtinel Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Refresh for Safari free?
Simple Refresh for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scamtinel free?
Scamtinel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Refresh for Safari or Scamtinel have ads?
Neither Simple Refresh for Safari nor Scamtinel shows ads.

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