Comparison

Total Refresh for Safari vs Auto Reloader

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Auto Reloader

Automatically refresh any Safari tab at a custom interval to stay updated on frequently changing content. Ideal for tracking auctions, ticket drops, and live updates without manual intervention.

Highlights
  • Automatic tab refreshing
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Pause and stop functionality
  • Battery saving mode
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Lightweight extension
Features
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Tired of manually refreshing webpages in Safari? Auto Reloader refreshes any Safari tab automatically at the interval you choose so you always see the latest updates. Perfect for tracking auctions, ticket drops, sports scores, inventory updates, and anything else that changes frequently online. Instead of repeatedly tapping refresh, simply set the interval once and let Auto Reloader keep the page up to date. How It Works Auto Reloader takes less than a minute to set up. Install Auto Reloader Enable the extension in Safari settings Set a refresh interval for the tab you want to monitor Once enabled, the page refreshes automatically based on your selected interval so you always see the latest content without manually reloading the page. Common Scenarios Auto Reloader is useful anytime a webpage updates frequently and timing matters. • Online auctions and bidding pages • Ticket drops and event registrations • Sneaker and limited product releases • Live sports scores and match updates • Flash sales and inventory checks • Monitoring dashboards or status pages • Watching comment threads or live feeds If a page changes often, Auto Reloader helps you stay on top of updates automatically. Controls and Safety Auto Reloader gives you simple controls so you stay in charge. • Set refresh intervals individually for each tab • Pause or stop refreshing at any time • Battery saving mode pauses refreshing when unplugged • Lightweight extension that runs quietly in Safari The extension only refreshes pages according to the interval you select and can be stopped instantly whenever you want. Privacy Your browsing activity stays private. Auto Reloader requires no accounts and collects no personal data. The extension runs locally on your device and simply refreshes the page you choose. To use Auto Reloader you must enable the Safari extension in your device settings after installing the app. Simple. Fast. Private. Auto Reloader is designed to solve one problem cleanly. Automatic webpage refreshing in Safari without complicated setup or tracking. Download Auto Reloader today and stop refreshing webpages manually.

Screenshots

Total Refresh for Safari3 screens
Auto Reloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Reloader at 5.0 against Total Refresh for Safari's 3.6. Auto Reloader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Total Refresh for Safari's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 11%) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Total Refresh for Safari costs $1.99 and Auto Reloader $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Reloader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Total Refresh for Safari's written reviews are positive against 11% of Auto Reloader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 months, Auto Reloader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Total Refresh for Safari versus Auto Reloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Refresh for SafariAuto Reloader
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam WalkerAryaman Sharda

Customer experience

Total Refresh for Safari

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative60.5%

Auto Reloader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative68.4%

In-app purchases

None

Total Refresh for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Reloader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Refresh for Safari free?
Total Refresh for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Reloader free?
Auto Reloader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Refresh for Safari or Auto Reloader?
Auto Reloader is rated higher. Total Refresh for Safari averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Auto Reloader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Total Refresh for Safari or Auto Reloader have ads?
Neither Total Refresh for Safari nor Auto Reloader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Refresh for Safari or Auto Reloader?
Total Refresh for Safari ships an update every 6 months, and Auto Reloader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Total Refresh for Safari was updated on October 27, 2026 and Auto Reloader on October 24, 2026.

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