Refresh | Web vs OffScribe
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/
OffScribe
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Transcribe your lectures, meetings, interviews, and voice notes instantly and privately, entirely on your device. No internet, no accounts, no data leaving your phone. Why OffScribe? • Fully Offline: Record and transcribe anytime, anywhere—no Wi-Fi required. • Private & Secure: All recordings and transcriptions stay on your device. No tracking, no cloud, no data collection. • Unlimited Transcriptions: Convert as many recordings as you need without limits. • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe in 99+ languages and switch languages anytime. • Export & Share: Save your transcripts as TXT, PDF, SRT, or VTT. Copy or share easily. • Retranscribe: Not happy with a transcription? Retranscribe instantly for better accuracy. Who Uses OffScribe? • Professionals: Capture meetings, discussions, and voice notes securely. • Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions offline. • Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews locally without exposing sensitive data. • Chefs & Home Cooks: Record recipes, cooking instructions, and kitchen notes without stopping your workflow. • Book Writers: Dictate ideas, drafts, or entire chapters and transcribe them instantly. • Content Creators: Talk your ideas out loud and prepare your scripts. • Everyone: From quick memos to long recordings, OffScribe handles it all. Key Features • One-Tap Recording: Start recording instantly; transcription starts automatically. • High-Quality On-Device Transcription: Powered by Apple Neural Engine and state-of-the-art transcription model for accurate results. • Folder Organization: Keep your recordings and transcripts neatly organized. Always Free & Privacy-Focused OffScribe is completely free, supported by banner and occasional full-screen ads. Your privacy is our top priority: no audio uploads, no analytics, no subscriptions. Everything stays local and under your control. Get Started Today Download OffScribe to start recording, transcribing, and exporting audio securely—offline, fast, and hassle-free. Privacy Policy: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OffScribe at Free against Refresh | Web's $0.99. OffScribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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
OffScribe is free to download; Refresh | Web costs $0.99 up front. Refresh | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OffScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Refresh | Web | OffScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paran | GiganTech, LLC |
In-app purchases
Refresh | Web
- Refresh Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Refresh Pro$4.99
OffScribe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Refresh | Web free?
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