# Nitefall vs Gradual Nightlight

The clearest difference is device support: Nitefall at 4 against Gradual Nightlight's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nitefall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Gradual Nightlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, Gradual Nightlight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nitefall | Gradual Nightlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **288** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) | [Alterscope Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551052588) |

## 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


### Gradual Nightlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradual-nightlight/id6468366809)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gradual Nightlight: US English | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nitefall free?

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

### Is Gradual Nightlight free?

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

### Do Nitefall or Gradual Nightlight have ads?

Neither Nitefall nor Gradual Nightlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nitefall or Gradual Nightlight?

Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, and Gradual Nightlight every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nitefall was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gradual Nightlight on October 10, 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.*