# Private Browser (Auto Refresh) vs Sheriff

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) and Sheriff both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Sheriff's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s. Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sheriff sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Private Browser (Auto Refresh) against 4.4 for Sheriff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Sheriff's.

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) ships an update every 2 weeks, Sheriff every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser (Auto Refresh) | Sheriff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697/reviews) | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheriff/id6452084842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rufat Babayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388465272) | [Oliver White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698751638) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $6.99 | per year |


### Sheriff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheriff/id6452084842)

Take control of your online privacy by selectively blocking JavaScript and cookies on a per-domain basis. This free utility enhances browsing speed, reduces data usage, and protects your device from malicious scripts and intrusive pop-ups.

**Highlights:** Per-domain JavaScript and cookie blocking, Enhanced online privacy and security, Faster browsing and data saving, Block intrusive pop-ups, Universal Safari compatibility, iCloud rule synchronization, Customizable content blocking rules

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Sheriff Pro (Discount) | $6.79 | one-time |
| Sheriff Pro | $9.00 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Extra Large Tip | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sheriff free?

Sheriff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Sheriff?

Sheriff is rated higher. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Sheriff averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Sheriff have ads?

Neither Private Browser (Auto Refresh) nor Sheriff shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) or Sheriff?

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sheriff every 10 days. Most recently, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sheriff on September 19, 2026.

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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.*