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What’s New Version 3.6.0
What’s New in Version 3.6.0
• Added a disclaimer in the iOS instructions for refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Added an in-app disclaimer in the extension when using refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Improved reliability and recovery for sub-30-second refresh timers
• Increased the minimum supported iOS version to 16.6
This update improves clarity around shorter refresh intervals and makes timer behavior more stable overall.
Description
Simple Refresh brings automatic webpage refresh functionality to Safari on iOS and macOS.
Stop manually refreshing pages—let Simple Refresh do it for you.
With an intuitive slider interface or direct input, set your preferred refresh interval from
1 second to 10 minutes and let the extension handle the rest. Each Safari tab maintains its
own refresh settings, so you can monitor multiple pages simultaneously with different refresh
rates.
Key Features:
- Automatic page refresh at customizable intervals (1s, 5s, 15s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m, or any
custom interval between 1s and 10m)
- Live countdown timer shows time remaining until next refresh
- Slider control or click-to-edit display for flexible input
- Independent refresh settings for each tab
- Visual "On" badge shows active refresh status
- Settings persist across browser sessions
- Efficient battery usage with smart refresh engine
- Available in 27 languages
- Works on both iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Perfect for:
- Monitoring live scores, stock tickers, and weather updates
- Watching for content changes without manual refreshing
- Development and testing workflows
- Any webpage that updates frequently
Simple Refresh focuses on doing one thing well: refreshing webpages automatically. No complex
setup, no unnecessary features—just reliable, automatic refresh when you need it.
Capabilities
Safari extension
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Version history 9 versions
Build 882941106v3.6.02026-03-02 19:29:45
What’s New in Version 3.6.0
• Added a disclaimer in the iOS instructions for refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Added an in-app disclaimer in the extension when using refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Improved reliability and recovery for sub-30-second refresh timers
• Increased the minimum supported iOS version to 16.6
This update improves clarity around shorter refresh intervals and makes timer behavior more stable overall.
Build 880913447v3.5.02025-12-22 20:59:52
bug fixes
Build 880379462v3.4.02025-12-10 00:15:41
Live Countdown Display
- See exactly how much time remains until the next refresh with a live countdown timer
- Click the interval display to type in custom refresh intervals directly
Improvements
- Badge now properly restores after page reloads
- Better error messaging when something goes wrong
- Improved accessibility for screen readers
- Slider snaps to common intervals for easier selection
Build 880290426v3.3.02025-12-03 18:27:28
This update restores the 1 second refresh interval option
Build 880203290v3.2.02025-12-02 02:52:32
Version 3.2.0 brings international support and refinements:
- Now available in 28 languages – Including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and 18 more
- Improved interface styling for better readability and usability
- Enhanced setup instructions to help you get started quickly
- Better reload handling for more reliable refresh intervals
- Fixed issues with sub-30 second intervals for smoother performance
Build 849314854v3.1.12022-05-22 02:28:47
This update includes performance enhancements and bug fixes. Please email w_walker@icloud.com if you have feedback. Thanks!
Build 845124002v3.12021-12-03 00:15:42
- new app icon!
- updated popover design
- now includes Russian locale (thanks Pavel!)
- refresh intervals increment in intervals of 5
- you must have Safari 14 or later in order to use this extension
Build 844213900v3.0.32021-09-21 12:07:43
Changed version number to match macOS Safari Extension
Build 844101421v1.02021-09-20 17:39:22
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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| US | en-US | USD 1.99 | 24 | 3.5 | 3.6.0 |
Reviews 30 reviews · US
★★★★★
Wow! Incredibly simple and effective!
This is absolutely fantastic! What a great simple and easy to use app and very effective!!!!!
scubadivernate2025-12-26
★★★★★ · edited
Works great
The recent update fixes several bugs and adds the custom interval override feature. Just tap on the timer for the keyboard to enter a custom interval between 1 second and 10 minutes.
Combination642025-12-24
★★★★★
Needs improvement
Whoever created it definitely stop caring for it. I hope he can take some maintenance on it and removed the 1 sec interval now, I wish I did never updated this is an step backward
AOLBoy2025-12-02
★★★★★
Excellent!
As others have mentioned, it’s not very clear when it’s ‘on’ vs. ‘off’. Otherwise works perfectly.
Mota992025-06-08
★★★★★
Does not work
Turned in the extension, does not work—just like the other $1.99 total refresh app. Turned on extension and nothing. Open the app and just says to you can turn on extension in the safari app. Complete piece of garbage—DO NOT PURCHASE THIS $1.99 scam.
Dfh1232025-05-09
★★★★★
It works, but:
It works as expected, including only with a single tab if you have multiple tabs open. The problem I have is that it just shows a red “On” bubble over the icon in the Safari menu bar. This is a good indicator, but please change it to show a countdown of time remaining.
BobYourUncle2025-01-14
★★★★★
Does not seem to work
Instructions on installation are poor. Added extension in settings->safari - no obvious way found to change settings - never refreshed web site in either ios15 or 18
Cheechmanwow2024-12-17
★★★★★
Perfect solution
This is a perfect solution for anyone wanting multiple tabs to have different timing for being refreshed- very intuitive. No need for watching videos or reading instructions. All you have to do is turn on the extension and that's it. Thank you so much for developing this.
Revise ewwwe2024-08-30
★★★★★
Terrible app for MacBook
You can set a timer but no countdown to see what time is left so you have no clue if it’s even working. I would suggested skipping this download and save your money. Even if it were feee I would not use.
Newbi@2024-05-08
★★★★★
Limited to blocks of seconds
This app is NOT configurable to auto reload times "from 1 seconds up to 10 minutes). It's a choice list. You can choose 1 second, 5 secondes, 10 seconds, etc. What is needed: User should be able to select 2 seconds, or 3 seconds, or 4 seconds. That is a necessary feature for some use cases.
plasmatron2024-04-25
★★★★★
Very nice misisng one feature
This does the job. One thing I wish it had is a keyboard shortcut to start/stop it (for start, have a default interval.).
Mbierman2023-12-28
★★★★★
Does what it says
I was finally able to get a limited item on a web site that goes as soon as they are posted. I did have to camp on the website to watch the majical refreshes happen and then, bam! the item I was wanted showed availabe :) Too bad Apple limits develpers and does not alow push notifications in apps like this so I did'nt have to camp on the site but this beat the alternative of having to keep clicking. Thanks guys!
Icemelt772022-07-23
★★★★★
Works as advertised and even in the background!
I love the simplicity of this extension; it just does what it says. A couple feature requests though 😉:
1. I’d love a toggle to disable/pause the refresh timer when a tab is focused. It can be annoying when you’re reading something and all of a sudden the page reloads.
2. Another reviewer suggested and I will +1 to add the ability to type in the timer duration.
Thank you for the extension!
jeatherly2021-11-09
★★★★★
Does not work. M1 mini Safari 15
Wish I would have seen the other reports about this extension not working. It doesn't for me either, Up to date Big Sur with Safari 15.
croadfeldt2021-10-07
★★★★★
This is awesome!!
Works great on iPhone. Just one request if it’s possible and that’s to add the ability to input time intervals via keyboard as it’s hard to pinpoint the exact timing wanted using the slider button. Either way, great add-on. Thanks.
iBanks2021-09-25
★★★★★
Amazing!
I absolutely love this app! It really helps with my workflow as I am constantly needing to refresh webpages for communication and scheduling. This is the perfect extension if you need to refresh webpages every so often.
jrose61582021-09-19
★★★★★
Just what I was looking for.
Simple to use and works as described. I needed to refresh a web page periodicly and this does the trick.
JJ.DD.2021-07-03
★★★★★
Great developer
Had an issue with the extension, i emailed the developer. Within a week an update was out fixing the issue! He is great! Would recommend to fellow coders!
omgca2go2021-02-10
★★★★★
Useless for Outlook Web Access (OWA)
Safari has worked fine with my OWA. Wanted this for refresh to watch for new email. It constantly logs me out and I have to close Safari, reopen it so I can log back in. This is with two different OWA accounts I have, so developer... Don't go blaming it on the OWA implementation
escher1002021-01-07
★★★★★
It does what it says
I wish that it would refresh by URL, so I could make changes and use the same tab. There's a free version in Chrome that refreshes by tab and I was hoping that this paid version would have some customizability.
I would give a full 5 stars if it would refresh by URL instead of the whole tab page.
paul_harlan2020-12-14
★★★★★
Seems to work as advertised - i wish there was a countdown tracker
Just got this to try and keep on top of PS5 stock. Seems simple and works well, runs nicely in the background. I do wish there was a counter until next refresh, the badge numbers do not count down and just show the interval.
kalafalas2462020-12-14
★★★★★
Awesome just what Safari needed!
Saves me clicking and or hitting keyboard shortcut! Future update request please if possible... 1.Have to red notification bubble that shows time countdown. 2. A way to quickly type in time wanted in addition to the slider. Thanks awesome work.
Sir515082020-12-08
★★★★★
Definitely a worth while AR
So ever since the implimentations of extensions for Safari I was looking for a really good Auto Refresher to use on Safari instead of chrome since Chrome sort of wasnt too optimized for somewhat older Macs and cuasing slight bottle neck concerns however this one definitely fits the bill only thing stoping it from getting that 5th star from me is the fact that it doesnt have an option for 3sec intervals which i'd like to hope they can update eventually however definitely enjoying it otherwise
Photo_Genesis2020-11-20
★★★★★
Fine, but missing key feature
The auto refresh part of this app works great as far as I can tell. It's missing the ability to play a sound when the page changes, though, meaning you have to manually keep checking instead of it alerting you.
kalidav2020-11-18
Change log 13 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
What’s New in Version 3.6.0
• Added a disclaimer in the iOS instructions for refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Added an in-app disclaimer in the extension w
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description updated
Simple Refresh brings automatic webpage refresh functionality to Safari on iOS and macOS.
Stop manually refreshing pages—let Simple Refresh do it for you.
With
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subtitle updated
Automatically refresh webpages
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name updated
Simple Refresh for Safari
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Version 3.6.0 released
What’s New in Version 3.6.0
• Added a disclaimer in the iOS instructions for refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Added an in-app disclaimer in the extension when using refresh intervals under 30 seconds
• Improved reliability and recovery
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Version 3.5.0 released
bug fixes
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Version 3.4.0 released
Live Countdown Display
- See exactly how much time remains until the next refresh with a live countdown timer
- Click the interval display to type in custom refresh intervals directly
Improvements
- Badge now properly restores after page r
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Version 3.3.0 released
This update restores the 1 second refresh interval option
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Version 3.2.0 released
Version 3.2.0 brings international support and refinements:
- Now available in 28 languages – Including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and 18 more
- Improved interface styling for be
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Version 3.1.1 released
This update includes performance enhancements and bug fixes. Please email w_walker@icloud.com if you have feedback. Thanks!
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Version 3.1 released
- new app icon!
- updated popover design
- now includes Russian locale (thanks Pavel!)
- refresh intervals increment in intervals of 5
- you must have Safari 14 or later in order to use this extension
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Version 3.0.3 released
Changed version number to match macOS Safari Extension
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Version 1.0 released