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Feature Comparison
Turn Off the Lights vs Noir: At a Glance
See how the free Turn Off the Lights browser extension compares to Noir's paid Safari-only features.
| Feature | Turn Off the Lights | Noir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✅ FREE for all web browsers | ⚠️ Separate iOS purchase $2.99, Separate macOS purchase $3.99 , Separate visionOS purchase $5.99 |
| Platform Support | ✅ 11+ Browsers Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera, Yandex, Brave, Vivaldi, Cốc Cốc, Naver Whale, Samsung Internet |
❌ Safari Only (iOS, macOS, visionOS) |
| Atmosphere Lighting | ✅ Dynamic RGB Effects | ❌ Not Available |
| Eye Protection | ✅ 65% Blue Light Reduction | ❌ Not Available |
| Video Enhancement | ✅ Cinema Mode + AutoHD + Video Filters | ❌ Not Available |
| Cross-Platform | ✅ Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | ⚠️ iOS, macOS, visionOS only |
| Customization | ✅ Extensive Options | ✅ Per-website settings, themes |
| Open Source | ✅ 100% Free & Open | ❌ Proprietary (closed source) |
| Video Platform Support | ✅ YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, 50+ | ❌ Static Websites Only |
| Performance Impact | ✅ < 8.5MB, <0.1s processing | ✅ < 18.7MB |
| Multi-Language Support | ✅ 54 Languages | ❌ English Only |
| User Base | ✅ 2.2M+ users | ⚠️ ~1.3K ratings (estimated smaller base) |
Turn Off the Lights Wins This Comparison
With superior video features, complete cross-platform support, and 100% free pricing, Turn Off the Lights is the clear choice for dark mode and video enhancement.
Download the WinnerWhy Turn Off the Lights is Superior
Features Noir Can't Match
While Noir provides basic Safari-only dark mode with a paid model, Turn Off the Lights delivers a complete video enhancement suite with cinema-quality features - completely free.
Cinematic RGB Glow
Dynamic color effects that mirror video content in real-time, creating an immersive viewing experience that basic dark mode can't achieve.
65% Blue Light Reduction
Scientifically designed eye protection mode reduces strain during extended viewing - completely absent in Noir's feature set.
50+ Video Platforms
Works on YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Netflix, Hulu and more. Noir only works on static websites with no video enhancement.
Professional Video Dimming
One-click cinema mode that dims everything except your video, with customizable opacity and colors for perfect viewing.
Automatic Quality Control
Set your preferred video quality (up to 8K) once and all videos automatically play at that resolution.
Universal Compatibility
Works on Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi, Samsung Internet, and more. Noir is limited to Safari only.
Cost Analysis
The Hidden Cost of Noir
Noir requires separate payments for iOS, Mac, and visionOS. Turn Off the Lights is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or platform-specific fees.
Turn Off the Lights
- Cross-Browser (11+ browsers)
- Atmosphere Lighting
- Eye Protection Mode
- Cinema Mode
- Auto HD Settings
- 50+ Platform Support
- Video Enhancement
- No Data Collection
- Open Source
- 24/7 Free Updates
- Free Email Support
- 54 Language Support
- Desktop & Mobile Apps
Noir
- iOS: $2.99
- Mac: $3.99
- visionOS: Separate purchase
- Basic Dark Mode
- Safari Only
- Static Website Only
- No Video Enhancement
- Proprietary Software
- English Only
- Platform Restrictions
- No Desktop/Mobile Apps
Why Choose Turn Off the Lights?
Get all the dark mode features you need without paying anything. Turn Off the Lights provides superior video enhancement, eye protection, and cross-platform support - completely free and Open-Source since 2009, with 2.2M+ users worldwide.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Turn Off the Lights offers superior features including atmosphere lighting, eye protection, and video enhancement capabilities. While Noir provides basic Safari-only dark mode for a fee, Turn Off the Lights includes cinema mode, Auto HD settings, and works on 50+ platforms across 11+ browsers - all completely free and open-source.
No, Noir is not free. It requires a separate purchase for each platform: $2.99 for iOS, $3.99 for macOS, and $5.99 for visionOS. Turn Off the Lights is 100% free on all platforms, with no paywalls, subscriptions, or platform-specific charges.
Turn Off the Lights focuses on video enhancement with atmosphere lighting and eye protection, while Noir is primarily a basic Safari-only dark mode converter. Turn Off the Lights also works on video platforms like YouTube and Vimeo with cinema mode, while Noir lacks video-specific features and only supports Safari.
Turn Off the Lights offers dedicated Eye Protection Mode that reduces blue light by 65%, along with cinema dimming. Noir only provides basic dark theme conversion without specific eye health features or medical authority.
Yes, you can use both extensions together, but Turn Off the Lights provides most of the dark mode functionality you need without payment, making Noir unnecessary. Turn Off the Lights also offers video-specific features that Noir lacks, plus cross-browser support beyond Safari.