Comparison

Bamba PDF vs Auto Refresh++ for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Bamba PDF

Transform your iPhone into a private document scanner and PDF editor. Scan, sign, merge, and compress documents directly on your device without cloud uploads. Features include automatic edge detection, text recognition, and password protection.

Highlights
  • Private document scanning
  • Automatic edge detection
  • Scan multiple pages into one PDF
  • Searchable text recognition
  • PDF signing and form filling
  • PDF compression and password protection
  • Merge and organize PDFs
Features
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Bamba PDF turns your iPhone into a fast, private document scanner and PDF editor. No account and no cloud upload: your documents stay on your device. SCAN IN SECONDS • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Scan many pages into one PDF • Every scan is searchable: find and copy any text • Choose Small, Standard or High and see the exact file size before you save SMART NAMES (PRO) Scans name themselves, like "Invoice – Home Depot – Oct 2026", using Apple's on-device intelligence on supported devices. SIGN & FILL (PRO) Draw your signature once, then add it, along with text, dates and checkmarks, to any PDF. Fill in PDF forms and save them. SHRINK, LOCK AND ORGANIZE • Compress big PDFs for email and keep them searchable (Pro) • Protect private documents with a password (Pro) • Merge PDFs in any order • Turn photos into PDFs • Reorder, rotate and delete pages • Search file names and the text inside every document • Your documents also appear in the Files app PRIVATE BY DESIGN Text recognition, smart names and compression run entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Works with Siri and Shortcuts: just say "Scan with Bamba PDF". BAMBA PDF PRO Pro unlocks smart names, sign & fill, compression, password protection and searchable imported PDFs, and removes ads. Try each Pro tool free 3 times. A No Ads plan is also available. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bambapdf.altasofttech.com/privacy/

About

Auto Refresh++ for Safari

Automate webpage reloads in Safari with customizable intervals and advanced timing options. This tool helps you stay updated on dynamic content, market data, or news feeds without manual intervention. Enjoy a clean interface and efficient performance across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Random interval refreshing
  • Hard refresh option
  • Visual countdown timer
  • Refresh counter
  • Clean, intuitive interface
Features
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**KEY FEATURES:** **Smart Refresh Controls** • Set custom refresh intervals or choose from predefined options • Random interval refreshing for natural browsing patterns • Countdown timer with visual display on webpages • Hard refresh option to bypass cached data **Advanced Timing Options** • Visual timer overlay shows countdown directly on pages • Refresh counter to limit the number of refreshes **User-Friendly Design** • Clean, intuitive interface following Apple's design guidelines • Lightweight and fast performance • No impact on browser speed or memory • Works seamlessly on both iPhone, iPad, and Mac Perfect for: • Web developers testing dynamic content • Stock traders monitoring market data • News enthusiasts staying updated • Social media managers tracking feeds • Anyone needing automatic page updates Auto Refresh respects your privacy - no data collection, no tracking, just pure functionality to enhance your browsing experience. Download now and never miss an update again!

Screenshots

Bamba PDF4 screens
Auto Refresh++ for Safari1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamba PDF at 100% against Auto Refresh++ for Safari's 50%. Bamba PDF also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). Auto Refresh++ for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Bamba PDF is free to download; Auto Refresh++ for Safari costs $2.99 up front. Bamba PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Auto Refresh++ for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences Ā· 2 level
Bamba PDF versus Auto Refresh++ for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBamba PDFAuto Refresh++ for Safari
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSabino DiazPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Bamba PDF

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Auto Refresh++ for Safari

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bamba PDF

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Bamba PDF Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bamba PDF Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Auto Refresh++ for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bamba PDF free?
Bamba PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auto Refresh++ for Safari free?
Auto Refresh++ for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bamba PDF or Auto Refresh++ for Safari have ads?
Neither Bamba PDF nor Auto Refresh++ for Safari shows ads.

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