Comparison

Dark Pages 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

Dark Pages

Enhance your browsing with full-page dark mode in Safari, reducing eye strain and screen glare. Customize colors and utilize smart presets for a comfortable viewing experience on your iPhone, day or night.

Highlights
  • Full-page dark mode in Safari
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Screen dimmer for any website
  • Smart color presets
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Works on iPhone
Features
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Dark Pages makes browsing easier on your eyes with full-page dark mode in Safari. Perfect for late-night reading or reducing screen glare. Customize background and text colors Screen dimmer for any website Smart presets like pink, mint, and dark web Works on both iPhone and iPad Safari Privacy-focused with no data collection Upgrade once in the app to unlock full access. Ideal for users searching for "dark reader", "screen darker", or "safari dark mode". Download now and enjoy a more comfortable browsing experience, day and night. Dark Pages app requires subscription. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase: • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Dark-Pages---Privacy-Policy-07-20 • Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/Dark-Pages---Terms-of-Use-07-20

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

Dark Pages4 screens
DarkMode | Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DarkMode | Web at weekly against Dark Pages's every 22 months. DarkMode | Web also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dark Pages costs $1.99 and DarkMode | Web $0.99 up front. Dark Pages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DarkMode | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Pages ships an update every 22 months, DarkMode | Web weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dark Pages versus DarkMode | Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark PagesDarkMode | Web
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantin RyadchenkoParan

Customer experience

Dark Pages

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DarkMode | Web

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dark Pages

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual$24.991 Year
2 purchases

DarkMode | Web

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

Questions

Is Dark Pages free?
Dark Pages costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DarkMode | Web free?
DarkMode | Web costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Dark Pages or DarkMode | Web have ads?
Neither Dark Pages nor DarkMode | Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Pages or DarkMode | Web?
Dark Pages ships an update every 22 months, and DarkMode | Web weekly. Most recently, Dark Pages was updated on October 15, 2026 and DarkMode | Web on October 14, 2026.

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