Comparison

Chatform vs DarkScreenReader

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

Head to head
About

Chatform

Enhance your communication with AI-powered tools for writing, translation, and summarization. This app offers an advanced AI keyboard to elevate your typing and provides instant answers to queries, helping you master language and express yourself with confidence.

Highlights
  • AI keyboard for enhanced typing
  • Text rephrasing and rewording
  • Translation of languages
  • Summarization of text
  • Grammar correction
  • Instant query answers
Features
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Speak naturally. Rewrite instantly. Send polished messages anywhere. Chatform is an AI writing keyboard for iPhone and iPad that helps you turn rough thoughts into clear, confident text inside any app. Use your voice to dictate messages, emails, notes, and replies — then rewrite them in the tone you need before you send. It works directly inside your favorite apps, including Messages, WhatsApp, Gmail, LinkedIn, Slack, Notes, Instagram, and more. No switching apps. No copy and paste. Just speak, rewrite, and send. Why people use Chatform • AI writing keyboard: Write better messages directly from your keyboard in any app. • Voice typing that sounds polished: Speak naturally and Chatform turns your words into clean, formatted text. • Rewrite in any tone: Make your message sound professional, friendly, concise, confident, or natural. • Fix awkward wording: Improve grammar, clarity, and phrasing before you send. • Faster replies: Turn messy thoughts into ready-to-send messages in seconds. • Works everywhere you type: Use Chatform in texting apps, email, social media, notes, work apps, and more. • Great for non-native English speakers: Say what you mean and make it sound clear, fluent, and natural. Chatform is built for everyday writing: quick texts, professional emails, LinkedIn replies, social posts, notes, and anything else you type on your phone. Whether you are walking, commuting, working, or replying between meetings, Chatform helps you write faster and sound better. Speak. Rewrite. Send. Privacy Policy: https://chatformapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://chatformapp.com/terms

About

DarkScreenReader

This tool allows discreet reading of local novel files by displaying text only in a small, user-defined area against a black screen. It mimics a locked phone to avoid drawing attention in public spaces. Features include customizable display, tap-to-hide functionality, and automatic page turning.

Highlights
  • Selected display area on black screen
  • Tap to hide/resume text
  • Automatic page turning
  • Swipe navigation
  • Customizable display area
  • Local file support
Features
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DarkScreenReader is a discreet reading tool for local novel files. It keeps most of the screen completely black and displays novel text only in a small area selected by you, making the phone look as if it is still locked. It is designed for office environments where you may prefer not to draw attention to your reading. 【QUICK START】 Open the app and select a local novel file Adjust the position and size of the text display area Enter the black-screen reading mode and start reading 【BLACK-SCREEN READING MODE】 • Selected display area: Show novel text only in the area you choose while keeping the rest of the screen completely black • Tap to hide: Tap the screen to hide the text immediately and switch to a fully black screen • Tap to resume: Tap again to restore the text and continue automatic page turning • Automatic page turning: Read continuously at your selected speed, with automatic pausing when the text is hidden • Swipe navigation: Swipe left or right to move to the previous or next page • Long-press menu: Long-press the screen in reading mode to open reading settings and controls • Customizable display area: Adjust the position and size of the text area to suit your environment 【LOCAL CONTENT】 All novel content is selected and imported by the user. DarkScreenReader does not provide an online library and does not download, sell, or distribute novel content. 【IMPORTANT INFORMATION】 “Dark screen reading” refers to a near-screen-off visual effect created by a pure black background and a small text display area. It does not actually turn off the display, lock the device, or replace the iOS Lock Screen. Please use this app only in safe and appropriate environments. Privacy Policy URL:https://www.assetpacket.top/dark-screen-reader/privacy.html Terms/EULA:https://www.assetpacket.top/dark-screen-reader/terms.html

Screenshots

Chatform4 screens
DarkScreenReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DarkScreenReader at free against Chatform's free with in-app purchases. Chatform's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (77 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Chatform sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and DarkScreenReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chatform against 5.0 for DarkScreenReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chatform has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chatform ships an update weekly, DarkScreenReader every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chatform versus DarkScreenReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatformDarkScreenReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugeny Popov兴雨 蔡

Customer experience

Chatform

All ratings78 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DarkScreenReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chatform

Subscriptions4
  • No Limits (Weekly)7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • No Limits (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Keyboard Only (Yearly)$4.991 Year
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  • No Limits (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

DarkScreenReader

One-time1
  • DarkScreenReader Pro LifeTime$1.99

Questions

Is Chatform free?
Chatform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DarkScreenReader free?
DarkScreenReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chatform or DarkScreenReader?
DarkScreenReader is rated higher. Chatform averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while DarkScreenReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chatform or DarkScreenReader have ads?
Neither Chatform nor DarkScreenReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chatform or DarkScreenReader?
Chatform ships an update weekly, and DarkScreenReader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chatform was updated on October 22, 2026 and DarkScreenReader on October 22, 2026.

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