Comparison

DarkMode | Web vs gSearch 搜索优化

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

Head to head
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/

About

gSearch 搜索优化

This lightweight browser extension enhances your search experience by streamlining address bar searches. It eliminates unnecessary redirects, providing a more direct and efficient way to find what you're looking for online.

Highlights
  • Streamlines address bar searches
  • Eliminates search redirects
  • Lightweight browser extension
  • Direct online searching
Features
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gSearch 是一款轻量级 Safari 浏览器扩展,解决地址栏搜索跳转的困扰。

Screenshots

DarkMode | Web4 screens
gSearch 搜索优化1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: gSearch 搜索优化 at none against DarkMode | Web's 2. DarkMode | Web's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DarkMode | Web costs $0.99 and gSearch 搜索优化 $1.99 up front. DarkMode | Web sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. gSearch 搜索优化 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DarkMode | Web ships an update weekly, gSearch 搜索优化 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DarkMode | Web versus gSearch 搜索优化: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkMode | WebgSearch 搜索优化
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParan洋 曾

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DarkMode | Web

Subscriptions1
  • DarkMode Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • DarkMode Pro$2.99
None

gSearch 搜索优化

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DarkMode | Web free?
DarkMode | Web costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is gSearch 搜索优化 free?
gSearch 搜索优化 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DarkMode | Web or gSearch 搜索优化 have ads?
Neither DarkMode | Web nor gSearch 搜索优化 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DarkMode | Web or gSearch 搜索优化?
DarkMode | Web ships an update weekly, and gSearch 搜索优化 every 6 months. Most recently, DarkMode | Web was updated on October 14, 2026 and gSearch 搜索优化 on October 16, 2026.

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