Comparison

Onyx vs OneBar Browser

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

OneBar Browser

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【OneBar Browser - Smart & Data-Friendly】 OneBar is designed to make your daily web browsing lighter and more comfortable. Built with an extremely compact footprint, it is easy to download and start using even in areas with unstable or slow network connections. ■ Key Features ・Simple & Fast Performance Built on Apple's native frameworks and SF Symbols, we've eliminated excess resources. Enjoy quick launch times and a seamless, intuitive iOS feel. ・Powerful Content Blocking Optionally block heavy web elements that consume your data. By enabling these settings, OneBar holds the potential to deliver smooth browsing even when you have a weak signal or data restrictions. ・Background Audio Playback Keep listening even when you close the app. Our custom audio engine allows web-based media to continue playing in the background, perfect for listening while working or commuting. Whether you're constantly worrying about data limits or just looking for a minimal, fast browser, OneBar is your new go-to choice.

Screenshots

Onyx4 screens
OneBar Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

Onyx and OneBar Browser are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Onyx versus OneBar Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyxOneBar Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTakaki TakemuraTaisuke Inoue

In-app purchases

None

Onyx

No in-app purchases

None

OneBar Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onyx free?
Onyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneBar Browser free?
OneBar Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Onyx or OneBar Browser have ads?
Neither Onyx nor OneBar Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onyx or OneBar Browser?
Onyx ships an update every 3 weeks, and OneBar Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Onyx was updated on October 12, 2026 and OneBar Browser on October 9, 2026.

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