Comparison

RefreshMate vs AutoWeb

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

Head to head
About

RefreshMate

Features
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RefreshMate keeps you updated on web content changes โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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/

About

AutoWeb

Features
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AutoWeb turns your iPhone into a browser that works for you โ€” not the other way around. Most browsers wait for you to tap, scroll, and refresh. AutoWeb does it for you. Set up automation once, then let it run while you do something else: watch a page for restocks, keep scrolling through a long feed, or refresh a booking page without lifting a finger. AUTOMATION THAT ACTUALLY AUTOMATES โ€ข Auto-Tap โ€” pick one or more elements on any page and let AutoWeb click them for you, in sequence or all at once โ€ข Auto-Scroll โ€” set a speed and AutoWeb scrolls hands-free, perfect for long articles, feeds, or monitoring โ€ข Auto-Refresh โ€” set an interval and AutoWeb reloads the page automatically, so you never miss a change READ WITHOUT THE NOISE Reader Mode strips banners, pop-ups, and clutter, leaving just the article โ€” in the font, size, and theme you choose (Light, Sepia, Dark, or AMOLED โ€” Sepia/Dark/AMOLED with Pro). BUILT LIKE A REAL BROWSER Multiple tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history, all in one clean interface. Switch tabs instantly, bookmark your favorite sites, and pick up where you left off. GO PRO FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE The free version lets you try every feature with sensible limits (3 tabs, 2 bookmarks, 1 auto-tap target, preset automation speed). Upgrade to AutoWeb Pro for: โ€ข Multiple auto-tap targets with sequential or simultaneous mode โ€ข Custom scroll speed and refresh interval โ€ข Unlimited tabs and bookmarks โ€ข Up to 100 saved history items โ€ข Custom reader themes and fonts โ€ข No in-app ads AutoWeb Pro is offered as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or annual); a free trial may be offered to new subscribers where available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/app0private/ํ™ˆ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/paid-application-terms-of-use/ํ™ˆ Contact: hesung0805@gmail.com

Screenshots

RefreshMate4 screens
AutoWeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefreshMate at none against AutoWeb's 2. RefreshMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RefreshMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
RefreshMate versus AutoWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshMateAutoWeb
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVigo GlobalHaeseong Jung

In-app purchases

None

RefreshMate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoWeb

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$22.991 Year

Questions

Is RefreshMate free?
RefreshMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoWeb free?
AutoWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefreshMate or AutoWeb have ads?
AutoWeb shows ads; RefreshMate does not.

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