Darkify for Safari vs Dark Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darkify for Safari
Enhance your browsing with a smart dark mode for Safari. Apply a comfortable dark theme to all websites, customize settings per site, and schedule dark mode to fit your preferences. Enjoy a privacy-focused experience with local processing and no data collection.
- Global dark mode for all websites
- Per-site dark mode rules
- Smart dark mode scheduling
- Customizable color settings
- Native iOS app integration
- Privacy-focused local processing
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Darkify brings a smart Dark Mode experience to your Safari browser, offering a comfortable dark theme for all your websites. Key Features: Global Dark Mode – Enable dark mode for all websites with one tap. Per-Site Control – Set individual rules (On/Off/Custom) for specific websites. Smart Scheduling – Choose from Always On, Follow System, or set custom time periods. Color Customization – Adjust brightness, contrast, and customize background & text colors. Native App Integration – Manage all settings conveniently within the iOS app. Privacy First: All processing happens locally on your device. No collection of your browsing history or personal data. All settings are stored locally on your device. Easy to Use: Download the Darkify app. Enable the extension in Safari Settings. Open the app to configure your preferences. Start browsing comfortably in Dark Mode! Download Darkify now and bring intelligent Dark Mode to your Safari!
Dark Mode
This extension transforms websites into a comfortable dark theme, reducing eye strain in low-light conditions. It offers global dark mode, adjustable brightness and contrast, and easy toggling via the toolbar or keyboard shortcut.
- Global dark mode for any website
- Adjustable brightness and contrast
- One-click toggle
- Keyboard shortcut support
- Privacy-focused on-device processing
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Transform your browsing experience with Dark Mode for Safari, the ultimate extension designed to reduce eye strain and provide a comfortable reading environment at night or in low-light conditions. Whether you're browsing news, social media, or documentation, Dark Mode for Safari intelligently darkens web pages, giving you a sleek, cohesive dark theme across the entire web. Key Features - Global Dark Mode: Instantly enable dark mode on any website, even those that don't support it natively. - Adjustable Brightness & Contrast: Fine-tune your viewing experience with precision sliders. Lower the brightness for late-night reading or boost contrast for better legibility. - One-Click Toggle: Easily switch dark mode on or off directly from the Safari toolbar. - Keyboard Shortcut: Use Cmd + Shift + L (Mac) to quickly toggle dark mode without lifting your fingers from the keyboard. - System Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Safari on macOS, respecting your privacy and performance. How to Use 1. Enable the Extension: Open Safari Settings > Extensions and check "Dark Mode". 2. Browse in Comfort: Navigate to any website and watch it transform. 3. Customize: Click the extension icon to adjust settings or toggle the effect. Privacy Focused We believe in privacy. Dark Mode for Safari runs entirely on your device and does not collect or transmit your browsing history. Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2eae1846c58e80bc85acc71f1b5b0af6 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2eae1846c58e80f1911dc00ef298fda6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dark Mode at 4.3 against Darkify for Safari's 3.5. Darkify for Safari's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dark Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Darkify for Safari's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dark Mode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Darkify for Safari ships an update every 2 months, Dark Mode every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Darkify for Safari | Dark Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (11 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 建楠 张 | 裕涛 兰 |
Customer experience
Darkify for Safari
Dark Mode
In-app purchases
Darkify for Safari
No in-app purchases
Dark Mode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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