Comparison

Nitefall vs Blue Light Filter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nitefall

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
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Nitefall is a Safari extension that converts all your websites to dark mode and reduces eye strain, especially helpful at night. It works automatically with system appearance so that your websites are only dark when the whole system is in dark mode. Features: -3 dark themes to pick from (Dark gray, Monokai, Midnight) -Darken navigation maps -Support for blacklisting specific websites -Increase transparent PNG icons contrast (especially when they are very dark and not easily to viewable) -Per site configurable image brightness (useful if the website is displaying bright images) You can try the extension for free on a limited number of websites. To use it on an unlimited number of webpages, you need to purchase a premium plan which can be used on both Mac and iOS. If you find any website that is broken with Nitefall on, please report it to foxfortmobile@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Blue Light Filter

Reduce eye strain and improve sleep with an adjustable blue light filter. Organize your files, photos, and videos with an integrated file manager. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with built-in filtering and bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable blue light filter
  • Eye strain relief
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Intuitive file manager
  • Zip/unzip support
  • Integrated web browser
Read full description

Blue Light Filter is your all-in-one solution for a comfortable and productive digital experience on iOS. Equip your device with our adjustable blue light filter to alleviate eye strain and improve sleep quality, especially during nighttime browsing and reading. Effortlessly manage and organize your documents, photos, and videos with our intuitive file manager, featuring zip/unzip support. Enjoy a seamless web browsing experience with an integrated blue light filter and easy access to bookmarks and history. Designed with a user-friendly interface, the app ensures easy navigation for users of all ages, and is fully optimized for iOS with Dark Mode compatibility, haptic feedback, and quick actions via 3D Touch. Download Blue Light Filter today and transform your screen time into a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient experience. Privacy Policy: https://riviacorp.com/privacy-filter/ Terms of Services: https://riviacorp.com/terms-filter/ Support: https://riviacorp.com/

Screenshots

Nitefall4 screens
Blue Light Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nitefall at 54% against Blue Light Filter's 3%. Nitefall also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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. Nitefall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Blue Light Filter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nitefall holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 288 and 137 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Nitefall's written reviews are positive against 3% of Blue Light Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, Blue Light Filter weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nitefall versus Blue Light Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNitefallBlue Light Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (288 ratings) — better3.3 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews — better2.6% of reviews
Number of ratings288 — better137
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFoxfortMobileRivia Corp s.r.o.

Customer experience

Nitefall

All ratings288 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative39.9%

Blue Light Filter

All ratings137 ratings
Positive56.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative92.1%

User reviews

Nitefall

From 288 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Blue Light Filter

From 137 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Blue light filter limited to app
  • ⚠️ Difficult subscription cancellation
  • 😠 App not free as expected
  • ❌ Poor user interface

Bugs and requests

Nitefall

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Text flickering when loading pages
  • Safari crashes or slowdowns
  • Extension continues breaking sites after disabling
  • Intermittent black text bug on iPhone 15 Pro
  • Incompatibility with certain extensions like SFFE

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Monthly subscription option (cheaper alternative)
  • Clearer free trial explanation
  • Ability to revoke permissions easily

Blue Light Filter

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • App keeps crashing
  • App doesn't work on Mac
  • Blank 'Trial Page' window
  • Free cancellation not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatically turn on at login
  • Toggle on/off with shortcut key
  • Apply blue light filter to entire phone
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nitefall

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Monthly 3$1.491 Month
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
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  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$10.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly 3$15.001 Year
  • Nitefall Premium Yearly 2$20.001 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime offer 2$13.00
  • Lifetime Access$20.00
  • Use on unlimited websites$25.00
5 purchases

Blue Light Filter

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 month3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Blue Light Filter - Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • 1 year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Nitefall free?
Nitefall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blue Light Filter free?
Blue Light Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nitefall or Blue Light Filter?
Nitefall is rated higher. Nitefall averages 3.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Blue Light Filter averages 3.3 from 137 ratings.
Do Nitefall or Blue Light Filter have ads?
Neither Nitefall nor Blue Light Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nitefall or Blue Light Filter?
Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, and Blue Light Filter weekly. Most recently, Nitefall was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blue Light Filter on October 21, 2026.

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