Comparison

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) vs Vivid Browser

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refreshing
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Full-screen mode
  • Modern design
  • Easy to use interface
  • Pro version to disable ads
Features
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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/

About

Vivid Browser

Browse the web at your iPhone's maximum screen brightness, ideal for reading articles or social media in sunlight. An action extension allows quick opening and returning from other apps.

Highlights
  • Full brightness web browsing
  • Action extension for quick access
  • Optimized for reading in sunlight
  • Seamless switching between apps
Features
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Use Vivid to browse the web at your iPhone's full brightness.  Wether you're reading a long article in the sun or you're browsing through your Twitter feed, with Vivid you'll be able to utilise the full brightness of your screen. Use the Action Extension to quickly open pages in Vivid from Safari or other apps and quickly go back to Safari as well. Note that Vivid Browser does not work make full screen videos brighter.

Screenshots

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)4 screens
Vivid Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vivid Browser at none against Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s 2. Vivid Browser also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vivid Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Vivid Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) ships an update every 2 weeks, Vivid Browser every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) versus Vivid Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browser (Auto Refresh)Vivid Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (61 ratings) — better3.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRufat BabayevLumen Digital

Customer experience

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Vivid Browser

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

Vivid Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivid Browser free?
Vivid Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Vivid Browser?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is rated higher. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Vivid Browser averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Vivid Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browser (Auto Refresh) nor Vivid Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Vivid Browser?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vivid Browser every 8 months. Most recently, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vivid Browser on October 2, 2026.

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