Comparison

Vidimote for Safari vs Font Size Decrease for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Vidimote for Safari

Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed (up to 2x)
  • 10-second skip forward/backward
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Actual time remaining display
  • Live stream clock
  • Fullscreen and mute controls
Features
Currently charting
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Control playback, speed (& more) of web videos in Safari - with this clever web extension. The Vidimote upgrades for your video watching experience: • SPEEEED: watch videos at up to 2 x original speed, finely adjustable in 5% steps. Save time watching videos - without missing out on any content. Or watch a live stream's recorded part at increased speed - until you're "back to live". • CONTROL: jump ±10 seconds, use the position slider and - of course - play and pause. • SKIP: quickly skip to the end of a video you don't want to see • ACTUAL TIME REMAINING: see how much _actual_ time remains to the end of the video - adjusted to the playback speed. • LIVE STREAM CLOCK: see the approximate clock time for your current position in the live stream, making it really easy to find f.ex. the beginning of a show. • PICTURE IN PICTURE (PiP): move web videos to picture in picture - and continue watching while using other apps. • FULLSCREEN: enlarge web videos to fullscreen. • MUTE/UNMUTE: mute and unmute web videos. SUPPORTED WEBSITES Vidimote was written and designed to work with HTML5 web videos everywhere - and in our testing it has, including the websites of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, TED.com, Udemy, Khan Academy, MagentaTV, Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, Amazon Drive, Google Drive and OneDrive. Given the sheer number of websites out there, however, we can't guarantee that Vidimote works with every single web video out there. If you run into a video where it doesn't work, please let us know via our website's contact/support form.

About

Font Size Decrease for Safari

Features
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Font Size Decrease is a lightweight and straightforward browser extension that brings a single, essential feature to your browsing experience: a button to decrease the font size on any webpage with one simple click. Whether you are looking to make the text easier to read, reduce eye strain, or enhance accessibility, Font Size Decrease makes it effortless to enlarge text instantly without affecting the page layout or performance. Install today and enjoy larger, more readable fonts with minimal effort. Font Size Decrease is perfect for users who prefer an easy, no-fuss solution to improve readability, including those with visual impairments or anyone who spends long hours reading online. With just one button to decrease the font size, this extension is designed for simplicity and ease of use. If you are also looking to decrease font size with a single click, we offer a companion extension, Font Size Increase, for complete control over your text size preferences. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/font-size-increase/ombpcpigmndepfckcifdblemkabaoihk Browser extension features: ◆ One-Click Font Size Decrease: Easily enlarge text on any website with a single click. ◆ Dark Mode Support: Designed to work seamlessly with dark mode, ensuring comfortable use regardless of your browser's theme. ◆ Toolbar Icon Customization: Choose from 6 custom icons for your toolbar to personalize the look of the extension. ◆ Double-Click Reset: Enable the option to reset the font size on the current web page by simply double-clicking the button. ◆ Right-Click Menu Integration: Optionally enable a right-click menu option to incrdecreaseease the font size on the current web page for quick access. ◆ Simple and Lightweight: No complicated settings—just a single button to decrease font size instantly without slowing down your browsing experience. ◆ Companion Extension Available: If you want to decrease font size, check out our Font Size Decrease extension for a similarly easy-to-use tool. Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/font-size-decrease/browser-extension Required Permissions: ◆ "contextMenus": This is to add the "Decrease font size on this page" menu item in the web browser context menu. ◆ "activeTab": Allow the decrease the font size function to be accessible on the currently visible tab page. ◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.

Screenshots

Vidimote for Safari4 screens
Font Size Decrease for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Font Size Decrease for Safari at Free against Vidimote for Safari's $2.99. Vidimote for Safari's advantage is chart position (#71 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Font Size Decrease for Safari is free to download; Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Vidimote for Safari versus Font Size Decrease for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidimote for SafariFont Size Decrease for Safari
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIOSPIRIT GmbHStefan Van Damme

Bugs and requests

Vidimote for Safari

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • PiP pop-up missing mute toggle
  • Safari crashes/lags when extension is active
  • Extension stops working on iOS 26
  • Extension not working on iPad
  • Error: 'No video found'
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  • YouTube mute icon hijacked
  • Conflict with Weibo video fullscreen
  • High CPU usage
  • Background video darkens when controls are visible
  • Airplay not working consistently
  • Default player used in fullscreen mode with limited content
  • Videos not recognized in fullscreen
  • Extension not working in fullscreen mode
  • Safari rejecting the tool

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add mute toggle to PiP pop-up
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for PiP/speed control
  • Make menu disappear after clicking
  • Add ability to control embedded audio files
  • Add option to stop auto-playing videos
Show 12 more
  • Add screenshot functionality
  • Add visual feedback for speed control hotkeys
  • Add option to control videos in full screen on iPhone
  • Add ability to set custom jump times for ff/rewind
  • Add ability to set increment for speed +/- buttons
  • Allow dragging the interface to a different part of the screen
  • Add support for 0.5x speed and favorite speed buttons
  • Allow controls before video plays or when muted
  • Increase max speed to 16x
  • Add iOS 18 icon support
  • Support HTML audio streams
  • Add dark mode

Font Size Decrease for Safari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vidimote for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Font Size Decrease for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vidimote for Safari free?
Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Font Size Decrease for Safari free?
Font Size Decrease for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vidimote for Safari or Font Size Decrease for Safari have ads?
Neither Vidimote for Safari nor Font Size Decrease for Safari shows ads.

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