Comparison

Auto Refresh++ for Safari vs RefreshMate

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

Head to head
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!

About

RefreshMate

Features
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RefreshMate keeps you updated on web content changes — automatically. Set a refresh interval, define what to watch for, and let RefreshMate handle the rest. Get notified the moment a page updates, without lifting a finger. PREMIUM FEATURES (Subscription Required): SMART ALERTS - Visual fullscreen alert when monitored content changes - Detect when specific text appears or disappears - Works while Safari runs in the background - Automatically stop refreshing when a match is found TEXT MONITORING - Alert when keywords are detected on a page - Alert when selected text is removed - Alert on general page content updates - Optional regex pattern support for advanced users AUTO REFRESH - Create and name unlimited timer presets - Fixed or randomized refresh intervals - Monitor multiple tabs simultaneously - Start or stop refreshing per tab HIGHLIGHT MATCHES - Automatically highlight matched text after refresh - Visual marking for easy scanning - Supports multiple matches on a page COMMON USE CASES Track website announcements and status updates Follow publicly available information changes Monitor form availability or schedule openings Watch for academic results or application status Follow maintenance notices or event countdowns PRIVACY & SECURITY 100% local processing — nothing leaves your device No data collection or transmission No tracking, no analytics, no ads Works completely offline Your monitoring rules stay stored locally RefreshMate is a lightweight Safari extension for iOS designed to help you stay on top of changing web content — clean, fast, and private. GET STARTED FOR FREE Download RefreshMate and start your 3-day free trial today to experience all premium features. After the trial, you can continue with a weekly subscription of only $0.99 to keep your automation running. Privacy Policy: https://cheryl1511.github.io/clickmate Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto Refresh++ for Safari1 screens
RefreshMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RefreshMate at Free against Auto Refresh++ for Safari's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

RefreshMate is free to download; Auto Refresh++ for Safari costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 6 level
Auto Refresh++ for Safari versus RefreshMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto Refresh++ for SafariRefreshMate
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPierre StanislasVigo Global

In-app purchases

None

Auto Refresh++ for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

RefreshMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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