Comparison

Onyx vs Torrent

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

Head to head
About

Onyx

Features
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Onyx is a Safari extension for iOS that brings Dark Mode to every website while blocking ads, reducing blue light, and automatically enabling on your schedule. Features • Force Dark Mode on all websites • 7 built-in themes plus custom color creation • Built-in ad blocker for faster, cleaner browsing • Blue light reduction filter • Schedule mode: Automatically enables Dark Mode at the times you set • Per-site settings: Always On, Always Off, or Default • Sync your settings across devices with iCloud Comfortable Browsing at Night Reduce eye strain from nighttime screen use. Set your preferred hours and Onyx automatically turns on Dark Mode for a more comfortable browsing experience. How to Use 1. Install the app. 2. Go to Settings → Safari → Extensions and enable Onyx. 3. Tap the Onyx icon in Safari's toolbar to customize your settings.

About

Torrent

Features
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Torrent - File Saver: Fast, Safe & Private is a privacy-focused web browser for iPhone with built-in browsing protection, file saving, and Wi-Fi file transfer. Browse the web with a clean and simple experience while keeping control of your browsing data. Use private tabs, block ads and trackers, manage your bookmarks and history, and use secure connection features while browsing. File Saver When a website offers a file to download, such as a PDF, document, or ZIP file, Saver lets you save it for later. You can also paste a direct link to a file to save it straight to your Library. Organize saved files into folders, view file details, open or share them from the app, or find them in the Files app. Wi-Fi File Transfer Transfer files between your iPhone and computer over the same Wi-Fi network. Use the in-app Wi-Fi Transfer feature and follow the displayed instructions to access your files from your computer. KEY FEATURES Private Browsing Browse using private tabs without keeping browsing history, cache, or cookies. Ad, Tracker & Pop-up Blocking Block ads, trackers, and pop-ups on the websites you visit. Choose settings. Secure Connections HTTPS First helps upgrade supported insecure connections to HTTPS for a more secure browsing experience. Unlimited Tabs Open and manage multiple browser tabs from a simple and convenient Bookmarks & History Save your favorite websites and quickly access your browsing history from the Library. File Saver Save files offered by websites, including PDFs, documents, and ZIP files from the app or access them through the Files app. Save from Link Paste a direct link to a file and save it to your Library without opening the page. Folders & File Info Create folders to organize your saved files, move files between this file type, size, date, and source. QR Share & Scan Share a saved file with a nearby phone using a QR code, or scan QR codes to open links and receive shared files. App Lock Protect the app with Face ID or your passcode. Custom Search Search the web using DuckDuckGo as the default search engine. Light & Dark Appearance Choose Light, Dark, or System appearance to match your preference. Privacy Controls Manage your browsing data and privacy settings from the app whenever you need. Please note: this app is a web browser and file saver. It does not does not support peer-to-peer file sharing. Only save files you owner have permission to download. Terms of Use: https://torrentfilesaver.blogspot.com/2026/10/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://torrentfilesaver.blogspot.com/2026/10/privacy-policy.html EULA :- https://torrentfilesaver.blogspot.com/2026/10/end-user-license-agreement-eula.html Torrent - File Saver: Fast, Safe & Private provides a simple way tos from websites and links, and transfer files between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi.

Screenshots

Onyx4 screens
Torrent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onyx at none against Torrent's 4. Onyx also leads on ads (none vs shown). Torrent's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Torrent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Onyx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onyx ships an update every 3 weeks, Torrent every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Onyx versus Torrent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyxTorrent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTakaki TakemuraSato Haruto

In-app purchases

None

Onyx

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Torrent

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Onyx free?
Onyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Torrent free?
Torrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Onyx or Torrent have ads?
Torrent shows ads; Onyx does not.
Which is updated more often, Onyx or Torrent?
Onyx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Torrent every 3 days. Most recently, Onyx was updated on October 24, 2026 and Torrent on October 24, 2026.

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