Comparison

Onyx vs QwikDim

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

Head to head
About

Onyx

This Safari extension for iOS applies a dark mode to all websites, blocks ads, and reduces blue light. It offers customizable themes and scheduling for a more comfortable browsing experience, especially at night.

Highlights
  • Force Dark Mode on all websites
  • 7 built-in themes plus custom colors
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Blue light reduction filter
  • Scheduled Dark Mode activation
  • Per-site settings
  • iCloud settings sync
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

QwikDim

Features
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Browse more comfortably at night with QwikDim, a Safari extension that gives websites a consistent, adjustable dark appearance. KEY FEATURES • Turn QwikDim on or off globally • Auto-enable or exclude individual websites • Choose Balanced, Dim, or Contrast styles • Adjust intensity, grayscale, image brightness, and colors • Schedule dark mode by time and day • Follow the system appearance • Apply settings across page frames and respect existing website themes GET STARTED 1. Open QwikDim and tap Safari Extension. 2. Enable QwikDim in Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions. 3. Allow access to All Websites. 4. Return to Safari and browse normally. PRIVACY QwikDim processes page appearance on your device. It does not create an account or send browsing data to our servers. Some websites may require a refresh after changing extension permissions or settings.

Screenshots

Onyx4 screens
QwikDim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QwikDim at every 4 days against Onyx's every 3 weeks. QwikDim also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Onyx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QwikDim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onyx ships an update every 3 weeks, QwikDim every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Onyx versus QwikDim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyxQwikDim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTakaki TakemuraJAYU SOFTWARE-STUDIO OPC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onyx

One-time1
  • Onyx Pro$2.99
4 purchases

QwikDim

One-time4
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Coffee Support$2.99
  • Generous Support$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Extra Support$14.99

Questions

Is Onyx free?
Onyx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QwikDim free?
QwikDim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Onyx or QwikDim have ads?
Neither Onyx nor QwikDim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onyx or QwikDim?
Onyx ships an update every 3 weeks, and QwikDim every 4 days. Most recently, Onyx was updated on November 4, 2026 and QwikDim on October 31, 2026.

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