# Chatform vs DarkScreenReader

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chatform | DarkScreenReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatform-ai-writing-keyboard/id1664695215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkscreenreader/id6790046139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugeny Popov](https://appshunter.io/developer/944413293) | [兴雨 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775318889) |

## What reviewers say

### Chatform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatform-ai-writing-keyboard/id1664695215)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Limits (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| No Limits (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Keyboard Only (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| No Limits (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### DarkScreenReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkscreenreader/id6790046139)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DarkScreenReader Pro LifeTime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*