Comparison

Wake vs Refreshinator

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

Head to head
About

Wake

Remotely power on PCs, Macs, and servers with this networking tool. It supports Wake On Lan devices and provides a status indicator to show if machines are online or offline. Ideal for managing multiple computers or accessing them from afar.

Highlights
  • Remote PC, Mac, and server startup
  • Wake On Lan support
  • Machine status indicator
  • Automatic computer detection
  • Shake to wake functionality
Features
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Wake is a professional networking tool that lets you start up PCs, Macs and Servers remotely. Compatible with all 'Wake On Lan' capable devices, Wake even gives you a status indicator to tell you whether each machine is on or off. Features: * Wake button sends 'Wake On Lan' magic packet to start up a machine. * Works over wifi or cellular data network. * Status indicator glows to tell you whether each machine is on or off. * Automatically detects your computers for easy setup. * Shake'n'wake - shake the device to wake all computers! Typical Uses: * Start up a machine remotely, then use VNC or other remote access service to view files. * Monitor a list of business critical servers. * Start up a classroom full of PCs from your desk. For troubleshooting, go to davet.org/wake/support.html

About

Refreshinator

This app automates web page refreshing to help users secure tickets or products during flash sales. It monitors pages for specific keywords, stopping when a change is detected and alerting the user. Features include multi-tab refreshing and quick form filling.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refreshing
  • Keyword-based monitoring
  • Page Watch Mode (no reload)
  • Multi-tab refreshing
  • Quick Fill for forms
  • Redirect Scheduler
  • Stealth User Agent rotation
Features
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Attention all web surfers! Have you ever found yourself stuck on a website, constantly refreshing the page in hopes of landing that elusive ticket or product? Look no further, because the Refreshinator is here to revolutionize your online shopping experience. The Refreshinator is a powerful browser that allows you to automatically refresh web pages based on a chosen keyword or phrase. Select the word or phrase you want to change on the web page, and when it disappears or changes, the browser will stop refreshing and sound an alarm. **Two monitoring modes (choose in Settings)** 1. **Refresh Mode** – reloads the page at your chosen interval and checks if the target word or phrase appears or disappears. 2. **Page Watch Mode** – monitors the current page *without reloading*, ideal for queue systems; avoids unnecessary reloads that can disrupt your session. • Advanced stealth: Random User Agent rotates your browser ID automatically. - Two search methods: "Refresh until the word appears" and "Refresh until the word disappears/changes." - Adjust the refresh speed for optimal results. - Implement auto-detection for page loading failures. - Keep the iPhone or iPad from entering sleep mode. - Set up an alarm for detecting page changes. - Enable Incognito/privacy mode to prevent sites from tracking you with cookies. . - Introduce the Multi-tab refresh feature to refresh multiple tabs at once. • Plan access with Redirect Scheduler: open a URL exactly when a sale starts. Now with Multi-Tab Refreshing, the new version of Refreshinator elevates your monitoring game. Open multiple tabs within the app, each refreshing independently based on the specified keyword or phrase. Not only can you track different pages, but you can also monitor the same page across multiple tabs simultaneously. Clone a tab with the exact setup onto a new tab using the Duplicate Tab Function, and revel in the consistency across your monitoring tasks. Prepare for high-stakes online purchases with the Quick Fill function. Preload your details like name and payment information in the Quick Fill section, and when it's crunch time, hit the "Copy" button to transfer this data to your clipboard. Breeze through form filling and stay ahead in the race, even on websites with restrictions against traditional auto-fill. . This tool is invaluable for keeping track of various sales or ticket release times, ensuring you're always ready at the right moment. With the Refreshinator, you'll never miss a beat when it comes to sales or ticket releases. Whether it's a sneaker drop, exclusive phone sale, or music festival tickets, the Refreshinator gives you the advantage you need to make your purchase in time. Simply set the app to "Refresh until word disappears" and choose a keyword like "currently unavailable." The app will keep refreshing the page until the word disappears, indicating that the sale has started, and you're on the purchase page. Ticketing sites can also be a real headache, with long waits in queue on a "holding page." But the Refreshinator is here to help! Use Page Watch Mode to watch the holding page without refreshing; reloads can disrupt your session, increasing your chances of getting through the queue and landing those coveted tickets. The Refreshinator has been used successfully in the Glastonbury ticket sale and resale, getting users through to the purchase area in as little as 3 seconds. But the Refreshinator is not just for sales and ticketing. It's also the perfect solution for chat rooms and sports sites that don't automatically refresh with updates. Set the app to refresh the page at a frequency of your choosing, and never miss a chat message or game update again.

Screenshots

Wake4 screens
Refreshinator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Refreshinator at 4.3 against Wake's 3.3. Refreshinator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Wake's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 30%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On 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

Wake costs $0.99 and Refreshinator $2.99 up front. Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Refreshinator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refreshinator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refreshinator has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 30% of Refreshinator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wake ships an update monthly, Refreshinator every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wake versus Refreshinator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeRefreshinator
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.3 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better29.7% of reviews
Number of ratings433 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.3
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDave ThompsonBatLabs LTD

Customer experience

Wake

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative33.3%

Refreshinator

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative66.2%

User reviews

Wake

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎯 Reliable wake-on-LAN functionality when properly configured
  • 🔧 Auto-detection feature for discovering devices on network
  • 💰 Free or affordable pricing
  • ⚡ Fast and effective once set up

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when selecting IP address
  • ❌ Doesn't work over cellular/3G networks reliably
  • ⚠️ Limited to wired Ethernet connections, not WiFi
  • 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup requirements
  • 🔌 Requires complex network configuration (port forwarding, static IPs)

Refreshinator

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Helped secure tickets
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Fast access to sites
  • 👍 Not over-complicated

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unresponsive at crucial moments
  • 🐛 Does not work for Glastonbury
  • 🐛 Blocked by ticket sites
  • 🐛 Search words not detected

Bugs and requests

Wake

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App freezes when pressing '+' button
  • Crashes when selecting IP address
  • Auto-detection not finding devices consistently
  • Doesn't work on iPad 2
  • Buttons ('+' and edit) do nothing in some cases
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  • Persistent rating prompt notification
  • Device list appears empty despite devices on network
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Help website unavailable

Requested features

11 requests
  • Support for WiFi-connected devices
  • Remote wake-on-LAN over cellular networks
  • Configurable port settings for multiple devices
  • Support for domain names instead of IP addresses
  • NetBIOS name display in device list
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  • Automatic setup wizard
  • Better support for modern network configurations
  • Wake-on-demand functionality like Snow Leopard
  • Support for Apple TV integration
  • Shake and wake function with device selection
  • Power status monitoring over remote connections

Refreshinator

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Search word input gives 'Search Invalid'
  • Browser refreshes erratically
  • Cannot paste URL
  • Freezes
  • Constant 'cannot refresh' error
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  • App crashes at last second
  • Text on page not readable
  • Holding page words not found
  • App unresponsive on ordering page
  • App unresponsive after getting through
  • App freezes and cannot do anything
  • Page error messages
  • Search word invalid
  • Web page settings reset

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow multiple tabs to refresh
  • Background refresh capability
  • Bookmark functionality in browser
  • Support for Japanese search words
  • Porter service for camping spots
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  • Countdown to next refresh
  • Counter of attempts

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

One-time1
  • Medium/large network AddOn$0.99
None

Refreshinator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wake free?
Wake costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Refreshinator free?
Refreshinator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wake or Refreshinator?
Refreshinator is rated higher. Wake averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Refreshinator averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Wake or Refreshinator have ads?
Neither Wake nor Refreshinator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wake or Refreshinator?
Wake ships an update monthly, and Refreshinator every 3 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Refreshinator on September 23, 2026.

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