Dark Mode for browser vs Dark Mode Extension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Mode for browser
Enhance your browsing experience by automatically applying a dark theme to all websites. You can easily toggle this feature on or off, and choose to apply it to a single page or all pages.
- Automatic dark mode for all websites
- Toggle dark mode on/off
- Apply to single page
- Apply to all pages
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Automatically added dark mood to every website you visit Shipley tap on turn on allow only one page Allow for all page
Dark Mode Extension
This extension automatically applies a dark theme to any website for more comfortable browsing, especially at night. It's fast, lightweight, and prioritizes user privacy by storing settings locally.
- Automatic dark theme for all websites
- Reduces eye strain
- One-tap toggle
- System dark mode sync
- Keyboard shortcut support
- Local theme generation
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Dark Mode is a Safari extension that creates a dark theme for every website, on the fly. It analyzes each page and generates comfortable dark colors so you can browse at night and through long days without straining your eyes. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT - Works everywhere — automatically applies a dark theme to almost any site, even ones that don't offer one. - Easy on the eyes — reduces glare and harsh white backgrounds for more comfortable reading. - One tap to toggle — turn dark mode on or off for the current site or for everything. - Follows your system — can switch automatically when macOS or iOS dark mode is on. - Keyboard shortcut — toggle the current site instantly. - Fast and lightweight — themes are generated locally in your browser. PRIVACY FIRST Your settings are stored on your device. Dark Mode does not require an account and does not collect personal data. See our privacy policy at https://darkmodes.org/privacy.html Enable Dark Mode in Safari settings, then enjoy a darker, calmer web.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dark Mode Extension at 4.6 against Dark Mode for browser's 3.9. Dark Mode Extension also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Dark Mode for browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Dark Mode Extension sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Dark Mode for browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dark Mode Extension holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Mode for browser has 64 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dark Mode for browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Mode Extension's.
Dark Mode for browser ships an update fortnightly, Dark Mode Extension every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Mode for browser | Dark Mode Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (64 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsuddin Ahmed Sohag | Pro App Company Limited |
Customer experience
Dark Mode for browser
Dark Mode Extension
In-app purchases
Dark Mode for browser
No in-app purchases
Dark Mode Extension
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$59.99
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