Comparison

Aurora vs Dark Mode Fix for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Aurora

Enhance your browsing experience with customizable dark themes and eye care features. Adjust brightness, contrast, and blue light to reduce strain and improve sleep. Automate dark mode with iOS Focus modes and Control Center widgets.

Highlights
  • Customizable dark themes
  • Blue light filter
  • Image glare reduction
  • Brightness and contrast adjustment
  • iOS Focus mode integration
  • Control Center widget
  • Auto scheduling
Features
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Tired of blinding screens at night? Wish you could browse in total comfort, with a style that's uniquely yours? Aurora is the only Safari dark mode built for iOS — with Focus Filter, Control Center, Live Activity, and Auto Schedule features no other dark mode app has. Unlike the dark mode in iOS Settings or Focus modes — which only darkens the Safari interface — Aurora darkens the website content itself, even on sites that have no dark mode of their own. MADE FOR iOS — FEATURES NO OTHER DARK MODE APP HAS • Read in Your Own Font — the new Font tab brings 14 typefaces, from Literata and Inter to OpenDyslexic and Atkinson Hyperlegible, plus four text sizes. Per-site control, and it works with dark mode on or off. • Focus Filter — Aurora automatically toggles dark mode when you enter Sleep, Reading, Work, or any iOS Focus mode. Built right into iOS. • Control Center Widget — Toggle dark mode from anywhere on iOS 18+, even outside Safari, with one tap. • Live Activity — See dark mode status on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Auto Schedule — Automatic on/off at custom times. Different schedules per day of the week. Let Aurora adapt to your routine. • Siri & Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, turn on dark mode." Automate Aurora with the Shortcuts app. One tap, total control. • iOS Appearance Sync — "Sunset to sunrise." Aurora automatically toggles on and off based on your iOS system theme. Perfect harmony. BUILT FOR iOS 18+ Aurora is updated for the latest iOS and works reliably where other dark mode extensions fail. Site-specific optimizations for YouTube, Google, Twitter, Reddit, Amazon, Wikipedia, Medium, and many more for the best possible experience. BEYOND DARK MODE — A COMPLETE EYE COMFORT TOOLKIT • Unleash Your Creativity — Don't settle for black and white. Our powerful Theme Creator lets you design and save unlimited unique themes. Your web, your colors. • Protect Your Eyes & Sleep Better — Our Blue Light Filter reduces harmful blue light from screens, helping to reduce eye strain and improve your sleep quality. • Reduce Annoying Glare — Tame overly bright images, ads, and banners with the Image Filter. Enjoy a perfectly balanced and comfortable view in any lighting condition. • Fine-Tune Your Experience — Adjust brightness (10–190%) and contrast (10–290%) to match your perfect reading comfort level. • You Are In Control — Use the powerful Whitelist/Blacklist feature to decide exactly which websites Aurora should run on. WHY AURORA PRO? • Unlock every feature — Theme Creator, Focus Filter, Auto Schedule, unlimited themes and fonts, and more. • Pay once, keep it forever — the $5.99 Lifetime unlock never renews. No subscription needed. • Prefer to pay monthly? Aurora Pro Monthly is available as an alternative. • 3-day free trial — no credit card, no auto-charge. • One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. • Free lifetime updates and priority support. Download Aurora today and rediscover the joy of browsing at night!

About

Dark Mode Fix for Safari

Features
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Turn bright Safari pages into comfortable dark themes while keeping images, videos, and code clear and readable. Dark Mode Fix for Safari adjusts page colors for comfortable browsing after dark. Use it for articles, documentation, forums, and everyday websites that stay bright when your device is in Dark Mode. DARK PAGES, CLEAR CONTENT • Transform bright backgrounds and text into a balanced dark theme • Keep images and videos looking natural • Preserve readable code blocks • Turn the effect on or off from Safari CHOOSE YOUR NIGHT THEME Switch between Default, Soft Dark, OLED Black, and Warm Sepia. Create a custom theme and adjust page colors when you want a more personal setup. MAKE EACH SITE FEEL RIGHT Some websites need a different treatment. With Pro, you can save a separate mode, theme, brightness, contrast, sepia, and grayscale setup for individual websites. THE ESSENTIALS ARE FREE The default dark theme, global on/off control, media protection, and code readability are included for free. LIFETIME PRO Unlock more themes, custom themes, visual adjustments, and per-site controls with a one-time purchase. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your saved themes and website rules stay on your device. No account is required. Safari requires you to enable the extension and grant website access before Dark Mode Fix can transform pages. Results can vary on websites with highly customized designs.

Screenshots

Aurora4 screens
Dark Mode Fix for Safari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aurora at weekly against Dark Mode Fix for Safari's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Aurora sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Mode Fix for Safari sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora ships an update weekly, Dark Mode Fix for Safari every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Aurora versus Dark Mode Fix for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuroraDark Mode Fix for Safari
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDat Nguyen Nam Thanh紫妍 连

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aurora

One-time2
  • Aurora Pro - Monthly$1.99
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99
2 purchases

Dark Mode Fix for Safari

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro Launch Offer$2.99
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Aurora free?
Aurora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Mode Fix for Safari free?
Dark Mode Fix for Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aurora or Dark Mode Fix for Safari have ads?
Neither Aurora nor Dark Mode Fix for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora or Dark Mode Fix for Safari?
Aurora ships an update weekly, and Dark Mode Fix for Safari every 5 weeks. Most recently, Aurora was updated on September 10, 2026 and Dark Mode Fix for Safari on September 18, 2026.

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