Dark Mode vs Dark Reader Mode for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 iOS, 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
Dark Reader Mode for Safari
Enhance your nighttime browsing experience with a true dark theme that preserves website readability and image integrity. Enjoy customizable brightness, contrast, and color temperature settings for ultimate comfort. This utility works seamlessly within Safari on your iPhone and iPad.
- True dark theme rendering
- Preserves image and logo integrity
- Smart dark theme detection
- Per-site brightness and contrast control
- Customizable color temperature
- Global on/off toggle
- Per-site enable/disable
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Browsing at night should not hurt your eyes or break websites. Dark Reader Mode for Safari applies a true dark theme with stylesheet-level rendering, so pages stay readable and natural. Download free and make any site comfortable to read. Why it feels better • No color inversion filters • Images and logos stay correct • Smart detection avoids double-darkening on sites that already support dark themes • Smooth flash prevention when pages load • Works on iPhone and iPad with Safari Free features • Global on/off toggle • Per-site enable/disable • Follow System, Always On, Always Off modes • Quick control from the Safari toolbar popup • Fully on-device processing with zero data collected Pro features • Per-site brightness control • Per-site contrast control • Per-site warmth and color temperature control • Per-site custom CSS injection Subscription information • Auto-renewable monthly subscription available • Optional lifetime purchase available • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://www.storqlabs.com/safari-dark-reader/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.storqlabs.com/safari-dark-reader/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dark Mode at none against Dark Reader Mode for Safari's 2. Dark Mode also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Dark Reader Mode for Safari sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dark Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dark Mode against 4.3 for Dark Reader Mode for Safari. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Mode | Dark Reader Mode for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 裕涛 兰 | Storq Labs BV |
Customer experience
Dark Mode
Dark Reader Mode for Safari
In-app purchases
Dark Mode
No in-app purchases
Dark Reader Mode for Safari
- Dark Reader Pro$0.991 Month
- Dark Reader Pro Lifetime$4.99





