# Nitefall vs Screen Brightness Nits Meter

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Brightness Nits Meter at 4.3 against Nitefall's 3.9. Screen Brightness Nits Meter also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 54%). Nitefall's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (288 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nitefall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Screen Brightness Nits Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Brightness Nits Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nitefall has 288 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Nitefall's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Brightness Nits Meter's.

Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, Screen Brightness Nits Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nitefall | Screen Brightness Nits Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591/reviews) | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-brightness-nits-meter/id6749894754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) | [Contechity AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649290454) |

## 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


### Screen Brightness Nits Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-brightness-nits-meter/id6749894754)

Measure the brightness of any screen, monitor, or display using your smartphone camera. Offers real-time measurements in multiple units and supports calibration for optimal accuracy. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts needing precise luminance data.

**Highlights:** Measure screen brightness (nits), Real-time luminance readings, Multiple measurement units (fL, sb, L, asb, cd/ft²), Camera-based measurement, Calibration for accuracy, Save measurements with notes, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nitefall free?

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

### Is Screen Brightness Nits Meter free?

Screen Brightness Nits Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nitefall or Screen Brightness Nits Meter?

Screen Brightness Nits Meter is rated higher. Nitefall averages 3.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Screen Brightness Nits Meter averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Nitefall or Screen Brightness Nits Meter have ads?

Neither Nitefall nor Screen Brightness Nits Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nitefall or Screen Brightness Nits Meter?

Nitefall ships an update every 11 days, and Screen Brightness Nits Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Nitefall was updated on September 23, 2026 and Screen Brightness Nits Meter on September 4, 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.*