# Darker vs DateSmith

The clearest difference is rating: DateSmith at 5.0 against Darker's 4.2. DateSmith also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and ads (none vs shown). Darker's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Darker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DateSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DateSmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Darker has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Darker's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith's.

Darker ships an update every 3 weeks, DateSmith weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darker | DateSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darker-dark-mode-for-safari/id1637413102/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### Darker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darker-dark-mode-for-safari/id1637413102)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark mode for all websites, Night shift yellow tint, Customizable background opacity, Customizable background color, Improved readability, Battery saving

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Darker | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌙 Effective dark mode
- 💡 Helpful for eye strain
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- ⚠️ Aggressive review prompts
- 🔒 Unclear trial/purchase model
- 🔍 Compatibility issues on some sites

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent review popups
- Sudden loss of functionality after trial period

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved performance on older devices
- Ability to disable review prompts


### DateSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656)

Display custom date formats or countdowns on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. Personalize with themes, photos, and text styles. Optimized for dual-screen devices and designed for privacy.

**Highlights:** Customizable date formats, Countdown timers, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen integration, Themable designs, Photo customization, Dual-screen optimization

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DateSmith Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DateSmith Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darker free?

Darker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DateSmith free?

DateSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Darker or DateSmith?

DateSmith is rated higher. Darker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while DateSmith averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Darker or DateSmith have ads?

Darker shows ads; DateSmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Darker or DateSmith?

Darker ships an update every 3 weeks, and DateSmith weekly. Most recently, Darker was updated on October 30, 2026 and DateSmith on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*