DarkReader Web vs DarkMode | Web
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DarkReader Web
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Night Browsing, Reimagined Tired of being blinded by bright websites at night? DarkReader Web transforms every site into a comfortable dark mode instantly. - Enjoy easy-on-the-eyes browsing, day or night - Intelligent design preserves transparency and layout - Smooth, modern dark theme with softer light gray text for effortless reading - Works seamlessly across your favorite websites - Fast, efficient, and battery-friendly for OLED screens Why choose DarkReader Web? Because your eyes deserve comfort, your sleep deserves protection, and your browsing deserves elegance. Privacy first: We never collect any data. Browse freely and safely. Download DarkReader Web today and experience the web in a way your eyes will thank you for.
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.
- One-tap dark mode for websites
- Adjustable darkness intensity
- Per-site exceptions
- Remembers settings
- Lightweight and fast
- Optional theme presets
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DarkReader Web at none against DarkMode | Web's 2. DarkMode | Web's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 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
DarkReader Web costs $2.99 and DarkMode | Web $0.99 up front. DarkMode | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DarkReader Web asks for nothing beyond the download.
DarkReader Web ships an update every 22 months, DarkMode | Web weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DarkReader Web | DarkMode | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Lucioni Charalla | Paran |
In-app purchases
DarkReader Web
No in-app purchases
DarkMode | Web
- DarkMode Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DarkMode Pro$2.99
Questions
Is DarkReader Web free?
Is DarkMode | Web free?
Do DarkReader Web or DarkMode | Web have ads?
Which is updated more often, DarkReader Web or DarkMode | Web?
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