Magic Tap Controller vs Total Refresh for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Tap Controller
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This app is to be used with the Magic Tap Device by us, L&L B.V. It controls one or multiple devices via Bluetooth or Wifi. Explore and be amazed
Total Refresh for Safari
Instantly refresh all open browser tabs with a single tap or keyboard shortcut. This extension allows you to choose the scope of your refresh, from all windows to just the active tab. It's designed for both iOS and macOS users seeking a quick way to update web content.
- Reload all open tabs at once
- Select refresh scope (all windows, current window, active tab)
- Keyboard shortcut support on macOS
- Step-by-step installation guide
- Works on iOS and macOS
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Total Refresh is a Safari extension for iOS and macOS that reloads all browser tabs at once. Tap the toolbar icon to refresh every open tab and pull the latest content. On macOS, choose your refresh scope from the extension menu: all tabs in all windows, just the current window, or only the active tab. You can also trigger it from the keyboard shortcut (default MacCtrl+Shift+R). Getting started is simple: install the app, enable the extension in Safari, and grant the required permissions. The app includes step‑by‑step instructions for iOS and macOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Magic Tap Controller at Free against Total Refresh for Safari's $1.99. Magic Tap Controller also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Total Refresh for Safari's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 38 months) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Magic Tap Controller is free to download; Total Refresh for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Tap Controller ships an update every 38 months, Total Refresh for Safari every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Tap Controller | Total Refresh for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #56 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Herman Paul Kessener | William Walker |
In-app purchases
Magic Tap Controller
No in-app purchases
Total Refresh for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magic Tap Controller free?
Is Total Refresh for Safari free?
Do Magic Tap Controller or Total Refresh for Safari have ads?
Which is updated more often, Magic Tap Controller or Total Refresh for Safari?
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