Skitter vs Private Browser (Auto Refresh)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skitter
Quickly search using DuckDuckGo with instant search and history saving. Easily switch between DuckDuckGo and Google searches. Focuses solely on search functionality for a streamlined experience.
- Instant DuckDuckGo search
- Search history saving
- One-tap search engine switching
- Privacy-focused search
- Streamlined settings
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- Search by DuckDuckGo or Ecosia Start a search immediately by launching Skitter or performing quick actions. - Search History Get the convenience by saving your searches on your device without losing privacy. - Focus on Search Everything not directly related to search can be found in Settings. - Fallback to Google Convert DuckDuckGo or Ecosia searches to Google searches and the other way around with one tap.
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)
This utility allows you to automatically refresh web pages at custom intervals, saving you time and effort. It's designed for users who need real-time updates from specific websites without constant manual intervention. Enjoy a clean interface and full-screen mode for an optimized browsing experience.
- Automatic page refreshing
- Customizable refresh intervals
- Full-screen mode
- Modern design
- Easy to use interface
- Pro version to disable ads
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Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a stable browser with the ability to refresh pages at specified intervals. This app has been created for users who need to keep track of certain web pages. Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a great assistant to you so you do not have to click the refresh button every time. Once you open a web page through the app, you can set an auto refresh period (5 seconds or more) and enjoy the latest data you need to keep track of in real time. You can use the app for free an unlimited number of times. You can also purchase the Pro version, which will disable ads. Benefits of Safe Browser with Auto Refresh: Modern pleasant design Easy to use: you just need to open the application, place the web page link in the browser window and set the refresh interval. The page will automatically refresh and load data at an interval you set. The configuration can be changed at any time. Full Screen Mode. The Safe Browser with Auto Refresh app is useful for people who value their time but need to keep up with changes to a certain kind of information, such as brokers, marketers, journalists and many other different professions. Let's save precious time together. If you have any suggestions or problems with using our app, you can contact us via the contact form (Settings -> Contact Us). We will be glad to hear your suggestions on how to improve our app. Terms of Use : https://kashalot.dev/legal/private-browser-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) at 4.3 against Skitter's 3.7. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (58 vs 7). Skitter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Skitter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) has 58 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Skitter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Skitter ships an update every 4 months, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skitter | Private Browser (Auto Refresh) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jierong Li | Rufat Babayev |
Customer experience
Skitter
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)
In-app purchases
Skitter
No in-app purchases
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)
- Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
Questions
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