# RBrowser vs Nitefall

The clearest difference is rating: RBrowser at 4.8 against Nitefall's 3.9. RBrowser also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 288). Nitefall's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Nitefall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 288 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RBrowser's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nitefall's.

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, Nitefall every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBrowser | Nitefall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** | [3.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## What reviewers say

### RBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497)

This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking, Screen recording, Save web pages as PDF/picture/video, User script support, QR code reader, Background video playback, Download files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sliver VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sliver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Silver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Extend 1 min | $14.99 | one-time |
| Permanent  VIP | $15.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 10 min | $16.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 30 min | $27.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 60 min | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💯 Useful features
- 🔥 Best browser
- 🎉 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 💸 Paid upgrades required
- 📺 Ads included
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Recording failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Longer recording time
- More customization options
- Ability to save/export recordings
- Improved stability and reliability


### Nitefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591)

This Safari extension automatically applies a dark mode to all websites, reducing eye strain, especially during nighttime use. It seamlessly integrates with your system's appearance settings and offers customizable themes and per-site adjustments for optimal viewing.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark mode for all websites, System appearance integration, Multiple dark themes, Blacklist specific websites, Adjust image brightness per site

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly 3 | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $10.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 3 | $15.00 | per year |
| Nitefall Premium Yearly 2 | $20.00 | per year |
| Lifetime offer 2 | $13.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $20.00 | one-time |
| Use on unlimited websites | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👁️ Reduces eye strain at night
- 🎨 Comprehensive dark mode implementation
- ⚡ Smooth performance without flickering
- 🔧 Customizable settings per website
- 📱 Works seamlessly with Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after limited trial
- 🚫 Only 15-25 free websites before paywall
- 🔐 Requires extensive browser permissions
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns with data access
- 📊 Misleading 'free' app labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Black text appears on dark backgrounds (unreadable)
- Images not displaying correctly
- Gmail inbox not visible with extension enabled
- Performance issues on complex websites
- Breaks Google Images functionality

**Requested features**

- Website exception list management
- Per-website preference saving for subdomains
- Automatic dark mode detection
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Better text contrast on certain sites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RBrowser free?

RBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nitefall free?

Nitefall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RBrowser or Nitefall?

RBrowser is rated higher. RBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Nitefall averages 3.9 from 288 ratings.

### Do RBrowser or Nitefall have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Nitefall does not.

### Which is updated more often, RBrowser or Nitefall?

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nitefall every 11 days. Most recently, RBrowser was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nitefall on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*