Refresh | Web vs Auto Refresh+ for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refresh | Web
This Safari extension helps you stay updated by automatically reloading web pages at set intervals or with a single tap. It's ideal for monitoring breaking news, inventory, or dashboards, and offers features like random interval refreshing and multi-tab management.
- One-tap quick reload
- Auto refresh at chosen interval
- Random interval support
- Multi-tab refresh (iPad, Mac)
- On-device privacy
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Keep pages up to date. Set a timer in Safari. Refresh takes care of the reloading. Safari · iPhone · iPad · Mac Included • Fixed or random timing • Stop when you interact • Stop when text appears • One page at a time, with on-page controls and a countdown. Refresh Pro Keep several pages up to date, each on its own timer. Add Glass Design for your page controls. Additional purchase. Choose lifetime access or a monthly subscription. Start in Safari Settings → Safari → Extensions and enable Refresh. Safari → Settings → Extensions and enable Refresh. Open a webpage and tap Refresh. Choose your interval, then start. Refresh settings stay on your device. Browsing history is not sent to the developer. Safari, site restrictions or device memory can pause refresh. Try a longer or random interval on heavy pages. Terms of Service: https://paran.app/refresh/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/privacy-policy/
Auto Refresh+ for Safari
This extension automatically reloads Safari pages at user-defined intervals. Streamline checking news, stocks, and social feeds without manual intervention. Settings are saved and persist across restarts.
- Automatic page reloading
- Customizable intervals (seconds/minutes)
- One-tap start/stop
- Badge countdown timer
- Reload counter
- Settings saved automatically
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For everyone who never wants to miss an update. Auto Refresh+ for Safari is a simple extension that automatically reloads Safari pages at the interval you choose. Fully automate your morning news check, stock watching, and social feeds. No more reloading by hand. [Key Features] - Two modes: seconds (1-60 s) and minutes (1-60 min), switchable to fit the task - One-tap start/stop with intuitive controls - Badge countdown shows the time until the next reload - Reload counter shown right on screen - Settings saved automatically and kept across restarts [Perfect For] - Making your morning news rounds effortless - Traders keeping stock and FX charts up to the second - Shoppers who refuse to miss auctions and flash sales - Checking the latest social posts without manual reloads [Privacy] - No network data collection, no personal information collected - Everything stays on your device [Compatibility] - Safari (iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 / macOS Monterey or later)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auto Refresh+ for Safari at 3.0 against Refresh | Web's 1.0. Auto Refresh+ for Safari also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (63% vs 40%). Refresh | Web's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Refresh | Web costs $0.99 and Auto Refresh+ for Safari $1.99 up front. Refresh | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Auto Refresh+ for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto Refresh+ for Safari holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Refresh | Web's written reviews are positive against 63% of Auto Refresh+ for Safari's.
Refresh | Web ships an update fortnightly, Auto Refresh+ for Safari every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refresh | Web | Auto Refresh+ for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paran | seiya kawano |
Customer experience
Refresh | Web
Auto Refresh+ for Safari
In-app purchases
Refresh | Web
- Refresh Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Refresh Pro$4.99
Auto Refresh+ for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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