Comparison

Browser vs DarkMode | Web

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

Head to head
About

Browser

Enhance your web browsing experience with automatic dark mode for all websites. This extension protects your eyes and offers a seamless, private browsing experience on iOS and iPadOS.

Highlights
  • Automatic dark mode for all websites
  • Eye strain reduction
  • Supports Safari web extensions
  • No manual activation needed
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Browser Dark Mode for Safari is an extension that enables dark mode to every website you visit. It makes browsing the web so much better. Browse without straining your eyes. It is built for iOS 15 and iPad 15 and supports brand new features of Safari web extensions, which means there is no need to manually activate when you visit a website. Finally, Browser Dark Mode for Safari takes your privacy seriously. It does not collect any data on your device. Also, the app does not contain any subscriptions or ads, which could make a better experience. Notes: If you found a website where the app does not look good? Please let me know by reporting it. So we can update the app frequently to address the issues Privacy Policy: The app never collects your browsing data. The only thing that is used is your settings and it will never leave your device.

About

DarkMode | Web

Transform your web browsing experience by applying a dark theme to websites in Safari. Reduce eye strain and glare with adjustable darkness levels and per-site exceptions. Enjoy a more comfortable and personalized online environment.

Highlights
  • One-tap dark mode for websites
  • Adjustable darkness intensity
  • Per-site exceptions
  • Remembers settings
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Optional theme presets
Features
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Dark Mode for Safari A quieter way to read. Standard • Enable Dark Mode • Intensity • Warmth • Site exceptions Pro • Theme • True Black (OLED) • Preserve images & videos • Dim images • Dark Sites Off • Match System • Schedule • A personal look for every site • Custom colors and contrast • Sync with iCloud • Automate with Shortcuts Use the Safari extension to switch the current website on or off in one tap. Pro remembers a separate appearance for each site. Yearly & Lifetime plans Yearly — Billed yearly. Renews automatically unless canceled in App Store settings at least 24 hours before renewal. Lifetime — One payment. No renewal. Works with the same Apple ID across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Privacy Policy Changes you make while sync is on appear on your other devices. Your browsing history stays private. Enable Dark Mode iPhone / iPad (iOS 18+): Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions → DarkMode iPhone / iPad (iOS 16–17): Settings → Safari → Extensions → DarkMode Mac: Safari → Settings → Extensions → DarkMode Email support: help@paran.app Terms of Service: https://paran.app/dark-mode/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Browser4 screens
DarkMode | Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Browser at 5.0 against DarkMode | Web's 1.0. Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). DarkMode | Web's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Browser costs $1.99 and DarkMode | Web $0.99 up front. DarkMode | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Browser versus DarkMode | Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowserDarkMode | Web
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Nhi TranParan

Customer experience

Browser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DarkMode | Web

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DarkMode | Web

Subscriptions1
  • DarkMode Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • DarkMode Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Browser free?
Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DarkMode | Web free?
DarkMode | Web costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Browser or DarkMode | Web?
Browser is rated higher. Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DarkMode | Web averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Browser or DarkMode | Web have ads?
Neither Browser nor DarkMode | Web shows ads.

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