Best Night Screen alternatives: apps like Night Screen - Darker Display

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Night Screen? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Night Screen

Night Web Browser by Alex#1

Night Web Browser by Alex by Apps by Alex AB

Dim the screen below minimum
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0😐(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This web browser offers a unique dark mode that dims 100% of your screen, including videos and keyboards, for comfortable browsing in low light. It allows for brightness levels lower than the standard iOS settings, protecting your eyes and preventing disturbance to others.

What We Love

  • 💡 Effective screen dimming beyond iOS limits
  • 😴 Perfect for nighttime reading and sleep
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ⚡ Fast browser performance compared to Safari/Chrome
  • 🎨 Red/warm filter reduces eye strain
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase at $0.99
  • ⌨️ Keyboard dimming included
  • 📖 Works well for web browsing and PDF reading
  • 🔖 Bookmark functionality available

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Only works within the app, not system-wide
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
  • 📱 Incompatible with iPhone X and some devices
  • ⚠️ Misleading app description causes confusion
  • 🔍 Poor browser functionality compared to Safari
  • 📡 Requires location services unnecessarily
  • 🎯 Limited to web browsing only
  • 🔧 Lacks basic browser features (tabs, loading bar)
  • 🌐 Language settings issues (defaults to non-English)
  • 📊 Outdated - infrequent updates
  • 🛡️ Installs trackers and unwanted ads
Dark Mode Extension#2

Dark Mode Extension by Pro App Company Limited

Darkmode Extension for Safari
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6(9 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This extension automatically applies a dark theme to any website for more comfortable browsing, especially at night. It's fast, lightweight, and prioritizes user privacy by storing settings locally.

Dark Mode - Dark Reader#3

Dark Mode - Dark Reader by 裕涛 兰

Dark mode for every website
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3(3 ratings)
Free
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This extension transforms websites into a comfortable dark theme, reducing eye strain in low-light conditions. It offers global dark mode, adjustable brightness and contrast, and easy toggling via the toolbar or keyboard shortcut.

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