Comparison

RefreshMate vs Auto Reload Page

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

Auto Reload Page

Features
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Auto Reload Page is a Safari extension that helps you refresh web pages faster and more conveniently on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Set an interval once, start auto reload, and keep pages updated without pulling to refresh again and again. It is especially useful for pages that update over time, such as live status pages, announcements, dashboards, booking pages, and websites that occasionally become slow or unresponsive. Similar apps on the App Store position themselves around automatic tab refresh, custom intervals, countdowns, and site-based controls, which fits this use case well. Features Quick reload for the current Safari page. Auto reload with your chosen interval. Easy start and stop controls from the Safari extension. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through Safari extension support. Clean and simple interface focused on fast page refreshing. Privacy Works on-device. No account required. No collection or transmission of your browsing history, page content, or usage data, if your implementation truly keeps all processing local and does not send any telemetry. App Store examples in this category commonly state that no data is collected and that browsing stays private. How to enable the Safari extension iPhone / iPad: Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ Safari โ†’ Extensions โ†’ Auto Reload Page โ†’ Turn On. Safari extensions on iPhone and iPad are managed from Safari settings. Mac: Safari โ†’ Settings โ†’ Extensions โ†’ enable Auto Reload Page and allow website access as needed. Safari website permissions are controlled by the user and can be granted per site.

Screenshots

RefreshMate4 screens
Auto Reload Page3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RefreshMate at Free against Auto Reload Page's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

RefreshMate is free to download; Auto Reload Page costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
RefreshMate versus Auto Reload Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefreshMateAuto Reload Page
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVigo GlobalLuan Cu Xuan

In-app purchases

None

RefreshMate

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Reload Page

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RefreshMate free?
RefreshMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Reload Page free?
Auto Reload Page costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RefreshMate or Auto Reload Page have ads?
Neither RefreshMate nor Auto Reload Page shows ads.

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