# Nitefall vs Blue Light Filter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nitefall | Blue Light Filter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591/reviews)** | [3.3 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-filter/id6463748819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 2.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) | [Rivia Corp s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698333588) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blue Light Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-filter/id6463748819)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Blue Light Filter - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Annually | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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