Comparison

Penumbra Invert vs Video Speedifier

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

Head to head
About

Penumbra Invert

Features
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Invert the brightness of web videos to make viewing more comfortable. Enable the extension when watching a lecture late at night or when a video is too dark in the sun. Penumbra uses a smart invert to maintain accurate color hues.

About

Video Speedifier

Adjust the playback speed of any video directly within your browser. Offers precise control with a slider and customizable presets, allowing you to speed up or slow down content on various platforms.

Highlights
  • Precise speed control (0.1x to 5x)
  • Customizable preset buttons
  • Overdrive mode for faster playback
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Intelligent handling of dynamic videos
Features
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Take control of every video you watch. Video Speedifier is a clean, powerful Safari extension that lets you adjust playback speed on any website with precision and ease. Use the smooth slider for fine-grained control (0.1× increments) or tap the quick preset buttons for common speeds. Turn on Overdrive when you want to push speeds even higher. It works across YouTube, Netflix, online courses, Twitch, and most other video players — including tricky ones that try to reset the speed. Key Features • Precise speed control from 0.1× up to 5× • Customizable preset buttons • Overdrive mode for faster playback • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI • Intelligent handling of dynamic and embedded videos Getting started is simple: install the app, enable Video Speedifier in Safari’s Extensions settings, and you’re ready to go. The extension then appears in your toolbar whenever you need it. Whether you’re speeding through lectures, slowing down language content, or just want to watch at your own pace, Video Speedifier gives you full control without leaving the page.

Screenshots

Penumbra Invert2 screens
Video Speedifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

Penumbra Invert and Video Speedifier are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Penumbra Invert versus Video Speedifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenumbra InvertVideo Speedifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent SpitaleJustin James

In-app purchases

None

Penumbra Invert

No in-app purchases

None

Video Speedifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penumbra Invert free?
Penumbra Invert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Speedifier free?
Video Speedifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penumbra Invert or Video Speedifier have ads?
Neither Penumbra Invert nor Video Speedifier shows ads.

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