Comparison

Dark Mode Extension vs NOCTA

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

Head to head
About

Dark Mode Extension

This extension automatically applies a dark theme to any website for more comfortable browsing, especially at night. It's fast, lightweight, and prioritizes user privacy by storing settings locally.

Highlights
  • Automatic dark theme for all websites
  • Reduces eye strain
  • One-tap toggle
  • System dark mode sync
  • Keyboard shortcut support
  • Local theme generation
Features
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Dark Mode is a Safari extension that creates a dark theme for every website, on the fly. It analyzes each page and generates comfortable dark colors so you can browse at night and through long days without straining your eyes. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT - Works everywhere — automatically applies a dark theme to almost any site, even ones that don't offer one. - Easy on the eyes — reduces glare and harsh white backgrounds for more comfortable reading. - One tap to toggle — turn dark mode on or off for the current site or for everything. - Follows your system — can switch automatically when macOS or iOS dark mode is on. - Keyboard shortcut — toggle the current site instantly. - Fast and lightweight — themes are generated locally in your browser. PRIVACY FIRST Your settings are stored on your device. Dark Mode does not require an account and does not collect personal data. See our privacy policy at https://darkmodes.org/privacy.html Enable Dark Mode in Safari settings, then enjoy a darker, calmer web.

About

NOCTA

Features
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5-DAY FREE TRIAL Install the app and use every feature for five days. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks it for good — there is no subscription. SOS and the emergency panel stay free forever, trial or not. NOCTA does not just switch a light on. It gives you control over it. PRECISE BRIGHTNESS If your phone's LED supports levels, NOCTA genuinely dims it. The percentage on screen is the value going to the hardware, not a decorative slider. If your device cannot dim, the app says so plainly instead of pretending. When the phone warms up, NOCTA reads the operating system's own thermal state and lowers the output. Measured, not guessed. FIVE MODES Focus — A classic, strong flashlight. Turn the dial for brightness, set an auto-off timer, hold for momentary light, lock the screen against stray taps. Ambient — The screen becomes the lamp. Colour temperature from candlelight to daylight, free colour choice, candle flicker and a sleep fade. Inspect — An inspection camera. 10× zoom, contrast and edge enhancement, freeze the frame, add arrows, circles and notes. Made for pipe runs, engine bays, fuse boxes and the space under furniture. Signal — SOS, roadside warning, slow beacon, text to Morse code, a metronome and your own recorded rhythm. Choose light, screen, vibration and sound independently. Scene — Pick what you are doing instead of fiddling with settings: night walk, power cut, reading, a child's room, camping, vehicle breakdown, night vision, repair work. Save your own scenes too. EMERGENCY One screen with SOS, GPS coordinates, compass heading, battery level and a message large enough to read from a distance. All of it works without an internet connection. This feature never dials anyone automatically. NO ADS, NO PERMISSIONS The flashlight, screen light, scenes and SOS ask for nothing at all. The camera is requested only in Inspect, location only in the Emergency panel. Nothing is collected. One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account.

Screenshots

Dark Mode Extension4 screens
NOCTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NOCTA at every 3 weeks against Dark Mode Extension's every 2 months. Dark Mode Extension's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Dark Mode Extension sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and NOCTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Mode Extension ships an update every 2 months, NOCTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dark Mode Extension versus NOCTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Mode ExtensionNOCTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro App Company LimitedFurkan Ozgurluk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dark Mode Extension

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$59.99
1 purchases

NOCTA

One-time1
  • Nocta Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Dark Mode Extension free?
Dark Mode Extension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOCTA free?
NOCTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dark Mode Extension or NOCTA have ads?
Neither Dark Mode Extension nor NOCTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Mode Extension or NOCTA?
Dark Mode Extension ships an update every 2 months, and NOCTA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dark Mode Extension was updated on November 5, 2026 and NOCTA on October 31, 2026.

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