Comparison

RefreshMate vs GlassFiles

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

Head to head
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/

About

GlassFiles

This utility app efficiently handles multiple archive formats, offering fast extraction and preview capabilities. It features a modern glass interface and prioritizes security with path traversal protection. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like batch processing and background support.

Highlights
  • Supports 7 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR)
  • Handles multi-part RAR archives
  • Intelligent format detection
  • Streaming extraction
  • In-app archive preview
  • Path traversal protection
  • Batch extraction (Pro)
Features
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GlassFiles is a fast, clean, and powerful archive app designed for iPhone. Open and extract 7 archive formats — ZIP, RAR v4/v5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ — with a modern, handcrafted glass interface. WHAT MAKES GLASSFILES DIFFERENT: 7 Archive Formats — More than any comparable iOS archive app Multi-Part RAR Support — Automatically detects and resolves .r00, .r01, .part1.rar split archives Intelligent Format Detection — Reads binary magic bytes instead of relying on file extensions Streaming Extraction — Processes archives without loading them entirely into memory In-App Archive Preview — Browse archive contents before extracting Security-First — Path traversal protection on every extraction Glass Design System — Frosted surfaces, spring animations, and haptic feedback PRO UNLOCK: A one-time purchase enables batch extraction, background processing, and unlimited archive support. No account required. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

RefreshMate4 screens
GlassFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefreshMate at none against GlassFiles's 1. RefreshMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RefreshMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RefreshMate versus GlassFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshMateGlassFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVigo GlobalVincent Galeano

In-app purchases

None

RefreshMate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassFiles

One-time1
  • GlassFiles Pro$9.99

Questions

Is RefreshMate free?
RefreshMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassFiles free?
GlassFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RefreshMate or GlassFiles have ads?
Neither RefreshMate nor GlassFiles shows ads.

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