Comparison

Total Refresh for Safari vs AEStego

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

AEStego

This app allows you to securely embed text or files within images using advanced steganographic techniques and AES-256 encryption. It ensures your data remains private, tamper-resistant, and visually undetectable within ordinary photos, operating entirely offline.

Highlights
  • AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption
  • Embed text, documents, PDFs, images, and files
  • Lossless PNG and TIFF support
  • Pseudorandom bit distribution
  • 100% offline operation
  • No tracking or analytics
Features
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AEStego — Secure Image Steganography AEStego allows you to securely embed data inside images using advanced steganographic techniques and AES-256 encryption. Keep sensitive information concealed within ordinary photos while maintaining image quality and full offline privacy. Unlike simple “hide text” apps, AEStego is built for serious privacy. It combines authenticated AES encryption, compression, and structured data integrity verification to ensure your embedded content remains secure and tamper-resistant. Advanced Encryption • AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption • Optional hardware-bound Secure Enclave mode • Hybrid key derivation for strong password protection • Integrity verification with SHA-256 validation Your data remains encrypted and authenticated before being embedded. Professional Steganography • Pseudorandom bit distribution • Lossless PNG and TIFF support • Automatic JPEG conversion to lossless format • Capacity validation before embedding • No visible image distortion The carrier image remains visually unchanged while securely holding your data. Smart Compression • Compression applied before embedding • Works with encrypted and unencrypted payloads • Reduces detectable patterns • Efficient storage inside images Embed Text or Files AEStego supports embedding: • Text messages • Documents • PDFs • Images • JSON • ZIP files • Any binary file Extracted payloads are restored byte-for-byte with integrity verification. Secure Extraction • Detect embedded payloads • Automatic structure validation • Password-protected extraction (if encrypted) • Save or share recovered data • Integrity and authentication verification If an image does not contain valid embedded data, AEStego safely reports it. Privacy First • 100% offline operation • No tracking • No analytics • No cloud dependency • No account required Your data never leaves your device. Designed for Professionals AEStego is ideal for: • Privacy-conscious users • Security researchers • Journalists • Developers • Digital security enthusiasts Clean interface. Technical accuracy. No gimmicks. How It Works Select an image Select text or file Enable encryption (optional) Embed data Extract when needed Simple workflow, powerful protection. AEStego combines modern encryption with advanced steganography to provide a secure, professional-grade tool for discreet data concealment. Stay private. Stay secure.

Screenshots

Total Refresh for Safari3 screens
AEStego4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AEStego at Free against Total Refresh for Safari's $1.99. AEStego also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Total Refresh for Safari's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On 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

AEStego 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AEStego holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Refresh for Safari has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Total Refresh for Safari versus AEStego: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Refresh for SafariAEStego
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam WalkerSeth Farrington18896201822

Customer experience

Total Refresh for Safari

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

AEStego

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Total Refresh for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

AEStego

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Refresh for Safari free?
Total Refresh for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AEStego free?
AEStego is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Refresh for Safari or AEStego?
AEStego is rated higher. Total Refresh for Safari averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AEStego averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Total Refresh for Safari or AEStego have ads?
Neither Total Refresh for Safari nor AEStego shows ads.

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