getnoir.app

What It Is

Noir is a dark mode extension for Safari, primarily aimed at iOS and iPadOS users, with versions also available for macOS and visionOS. When a webpage loads, it quickly analyzes the page styling and generates a customized dark mode for the site, making it a good fit for Apple device users who browse at night or generally prefer dark interfaces.

Core Features and Configuration

Noir’s core feature is automatic dark-mode conversion: once a page starts loading, it analyzes the site and generates dark styling, usually without requiring the user to wait. By default, it follows the device’s dark mode setting, but users can override the default behavior, enable or disable it per website, and turn on “ignore built-in dark mode” when a site is incorrectly detected as already having its own dark mode. It also supports the Shortcuts app for quick settings adjustments. Starting with macOS 15, Noir also distinguishes between the standard Safari extension and the extension used for Safari Web Apps.

Pricing and Deployment

The product uses a one-time purchase model, described officially as “Buy once, use forever,” with no subscription and no ads. Note that the iOS, macOS, and visionOS versions are purchased separately. The source text does not disclose specific pricing, payment methods, or trial policies. Deployment is essentially via a locally installed Safari extension and native app; it is not a typical enterprise SaaS product, and there is no self-hosting information.

Privacy, Security, and Permissions

Noir explicitly emphasizes that it does not collect any browsing data, and that settings are stored only on the device and in the user’s iCloud account. For permissions, users can choose to always allow all websites, allow only specific websites, or grant access for one day only. Compared with many browser extensions, this is a strong privacy selling point. However, the source text does not mention any third-party security audits or compliance certifications.

Pros, Cons, and Best-Fit Users

Its advantages include a lightweight experience, simple configuration, fine-grained per-site controls, clear privacy positioning, and no subscription burden. Its limitations are that it only works in Safari and some Web Apps, and cannot cover most in-app browsers; compatibility may also be imperfect on some websites, requiring users to submit reports and wait for improvements. Noir is best suited to heavy Safari users, night-time readers, and privacy-conscious individual users. It is less suitable for teams that need enterprise collaboration, centralized management, or cross-browser deployment.

Access in China and Alternatives

The source text does not provide information about availability in mainland China, App Store access, or payment methods, so its China access status should be considered unknown. Users looking for similar functionality can explore dark mode extensions in the Safari or other browser ecosystems, but specific alternatives should be chosen based on device, browser, and store availability.