Dark Surf vs MeshDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Surf
Enhance your browsing experience with a customizable dark theme for Safari. Adjust shade, contrast, saturation, and image settings. Schedule dark mode or set it per-site.
- Customizable dark theme
- Adjustable shade and contrast
- Saturation and image handling
- Scheduling for dark mode
- Per-site theme controls
- Preset themes (Midnight, Warm, AMOLED, Gray)
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Dark Surf gives Safari a customizable dark appearance with adjustable shade, contrast, saturation, image handling, scheduling, and per-site controls. Choose Midnight, Warm, AMOLED, or Gray presets, or create custom colors. Settings stay in sync between the iOS app and Safari extension. Page content and preferences are processed locally on your device, with no account, analytics, or advertising.
MeshDrop
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MeshDrop lets you share text and files between your devices over the same local network — quickly, directly, and without the cloud. Open MeshDrop on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and they discover each other automatically. Pick a device, drop in some text or a set of files, and send. Everything travels directly between devices on your network — there is no server in the middle and no account to create. KEY FEATURES • Automatic discovery — nearby MeshDrop devices appear on their own, with no pairing codes to type • Send text and files — share a quick note or a batch of files in just a couple of taps • Resume on disconnect — if a transfer is interrupted, reconnecting picks up where it left off instead of starting over • Two-way messaging — send and receive between any pair of devices • Trusted devices — confirm a device's fingerprint once and it is remembered; optionally auto-accept files from devices you trust • Live transfer status — watch real-time speed and progress while files move • Share Sheet — send straight from Photos, Files, and other apps on iPhone and iPad • Notifications — get alerted the moment a message or file arrives WORKS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES MeshDrop uses one shared protocol across all its apps, so MeshDrop on iPhone and iPad works with MeshDrop on Mac, Apple TV, and other devices on the same network. Move a file from your phone to your computer, or push a note to the device next to you — no cables required. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No servers and no cloud relay — transfers stay on your local network • No account or sign-up required • No tracking and no ads Connect to the same Wi-Fi, open the app, and start sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeshDrop at monthly against Dark Surf's every 5 months. Dark Surf's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dark Surf ships an update every 5 months, MeshDrop monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Surf | MeshDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vali Mikayilov | 玉琴 孙 |
In-app purchases
Dark Surf
No in-app purchases
MeshDrop
No in-app purchases









