Darker vs Notesferatu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darker
Enhance your web browsing experience with a dark mode extension for Safari. This tool automatically applies a dark theme to all websites, reducing eye strain and improving readability, especially at night. Customize your viewing experience with adjustable opacity and background colors.
- Automatic dark mode for all websites
- Night shift yellow tint
- Customizable background opacity
- Customizable background color
- Improved readability
- Battery saving
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Darker is a Safari extension that automatically adds a dark mode to every website you visit. It makes browsing the web at night so much better. With Darker, you won’t be blinded by bright websites ever again. The main features are: - apply dark mode to various web sites - Enable night shift - yellow tint that helps your eyes - Make web pages easier to read - Read comfortable in night - Save battery power - Customizable background color - Customizable background opacity with a slider Privacy Policy: • The Darker extension requires access to the websites you visit to analyze the existing style of the page and to override it with Darker's dark style. • Darker never collects your browsing data. The only data Darker ‘collects’ are your settings, and those will never leave your device. -- HOW TO SETUP -- 1. Please open the app and click the button on the welcome screen. This will take you to the Settings screen. Then tap Safari (for iPad, check left pane) > Extensions > Darker, then tap the switch to turn it on. 2: On the same screen, tap All Websites > Allow to grant permission to run Darker's extension on Safari on all websites. Now you're all set! Note: You can tap the "Manage Extensions" icon in your Safari address bar to access the Darker settings. Note: Safari may display a notice saying that the extension can read your sensitive information and browsing history. This is a general reminder that appears with every extension. Darker will never read or collect any of your personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers. It's completely safe to use. You have my word! The extension will work on Safari for iOS/iPadOS version 15.0 and above.
Notesferatu
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Notesferatu – Your Gothic Journal & Notebook Welcome to the Grand Library! Step into the mysterious world of Notesferatu, a beautifully gothic notebook where your thoughts, dreams, stories, poems, song lyrics, and memories are preserved within the ancient catacombs of a haunted library. Whether inspiration strikes in the middle of the night or you simply want a stylish place to organize your ideas, Notesferatu offers an immersive writing experience unlike any other. Features --------- 1. Rich Text Editor - Bring your writing to life with bold, italics, underlining, highlighting, multiple font styles, web links, and more. 2. Immersive Reading Mode - Enjoy your notes in a distraction-free reading experience with adjustable font sizes and customizable reading fonts for maximum comfort. 3. The Grand Library - Browse your collection inside Notesferatu's atmospheric Grand Library, complete with custom categories such as Dreams, Stories, Poems, Song Lyrics, Thoughts, General, and more. 4. Photos for Your Memories - Attach photos from your camera or photo library directly to your notes. Tap any image to view it in full-screen. 5. Export to PDF - Turn your writings into beautifully formatted PDF documents that are easy to save, print, or share. 6. Built-in Writing Templates - Quickly begin writing with templates for Dreams, Diaries, Poems, Stories, Song Lyrics and Thoughts 7. Pin Your Favorite Tomes - Keep your most important notes at the top of your library for quick access. 8. Private & Secure - Protect sensitive notes using Face ID or your device passcode, keeping your personal writings safe. 9. Personalized Writing - Choose from multiple writing fonts and adjust font sizes to create the perfect writing experience. 10. Writing Statistics - View useful information including word counts, creation dates, and last updated dates for every note. 11. Undo & Redo - Write with confidence knowing you can quickly undo or redo your recent edits. 12. Designed for Inspiration - With its playful gothic atmosphere, haunted library aesthetic, and elegant interface, Notesferatu makes everyday note-taking feel like writing inside an enchanted storybook. Whether you're capturing a fleeting dream, writing your next novel, recording poetry, collecting ideas, or preserving life's precious memories, Notesferatu provides a beautiful home for every page. The Grand Library is always open. Your next chapter awaits...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Notesferatu at none against Darker's shown. Darker's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Darker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notesferatu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Darker | Notesferatu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 343 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 国辉 满 | Christopher Torio |
Bugs and requests
Darker
Reported bugs
2 issues- Persistent review popups
- Sudden loss of functionality after trial period
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Improved performance on older devices
- Ability to disable review prompts
Notesferatu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Darker
- Premium for Darker$1.99
Notesferatu
- Notesferatu Guides Pack$1.99
- Notesferatu Premium$3.99
Questions
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