# Total Refresh for Safari vs Banish

The clearest difference is rating: Banish at 3.8 against Total Refresh for Safari's 3.2. Banish also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (263 vs 6). Total Refresh for Safari's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Banish holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banish has 263 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Total Refresh for Safari's written reviews are positive against 39% of Banish's.

Total Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 months, Banish every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Refresh for Safari | Banish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-refresh-for-safari/id1573919086/reviews) | **[3.8 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #94 |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492951703) | [Big Pineapple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632848432) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Refresh for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-refresh-for-safari/id1573919086)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Banish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.

**Highlights:** Blocks 'Open in App' popups, Removes website dark patterns, One-time purchase, Private and data-free, Simple to enable, Fast and efficient

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Blocks annoying popups
- 💡 Useful for blocking 'open in app' prompts
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain websites
- 🐛 Breaks functionality on some sites
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Doesn't block all 'open in app' banners

**Reported bugs**

- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn

**Requested features**

- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Refresh for Safari free?

Total Refresh for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Banish free?

Banish costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Total Refresh for Safari or Banish?

Banish is rated higher. Total Refresh for Safari averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Banish averages 3.8 from 263 ratings.

### Do Total Refresh for Safari or Banish have ads?

Neither Total Refresh for Safari nor Banish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Refresh for Safari or Banish?

Total Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 months, and Banish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Total Refresh for Safari was updated on October 30, 2026 and Banish on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Total Refresh for Safari or Banish?

Total Refresh for Safari currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Banish at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*