# Wake vs Refreshinator

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | Refreshinator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137/reviews) | **[4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refreshinator-auto-refresh/id1067848872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dave Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/396566140) | [BatLabs LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/992101661) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium/large network AddOn | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Refreshinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refreshinator-auto-refresh/id1067848872)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Search word input gives 'Search Invalid'
- Browser refreshes erratically
- Cannot paste URL
- Freezes
- Constant 'cannot refresh' error

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple tabs to refresh
- Background refresh capability
- Bookmark functionality in browser
- Support for Japanese search words
- Porter service for camping spots


## Frequently asked 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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