# Is it dark outside? vs Censor Bleep

The clearest difference is ads: Is it dark outside? at none against Censor Bleep's shown. Is it dark outside? also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and ratings volume (415 vs 101). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Is it dark outside? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Censor Bleep 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 — 4.4 for Is it dark outside? against 4.5 for Censor Bleep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 415 and 101 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Is it dark outside?'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Censor Bleep's.

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, Censor Bleep every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Is it dark outside? | Censor Bleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208/reviews) | **[4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-bleep/id1476612437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **415** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Malorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250988) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Is it dark outside?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208)

This app tells you if it's dark outside based on your location and time zone. It also displays current position, date, time, and sunrise/sunset times. Designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, it offers VoiceOver support for blind users.

**Highlights:** Checks if it's dark outside, Displays current location, Shows date and time, Provides sunrise and sunset times, VoiceOver support for accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip - Beer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and accurate
- 👍 Useful for specific situations
- 😊 Amusing and entertaining
- 🤖 Helpful for those with limited mobility or vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤷‍♂️ Redundant for most users
- 🤔 Questionable usefulness
- 🙄 Overly simplistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent results when manually changing time
- Location-based detection issues

**Requested features**

- Notification when it gets dark
- Integration with virtual assistant
- Expanded functionality (e.g. sunrise/sunset times)


### Censor Bleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censor-bleep/id1476612437)

Instantly censor audio in real-time with a prominent button. Ideal for podcasts, pranks, or comedic moments, it offers customizable sound effects and works across devices. Enjoy a fun, fast, and free audio editing experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time bleep sound, Morse Code mode, Custom frequency & waveform, Cross-device compatibility, Instant censoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Censor Bleep Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Is it dark outside? free?

Is it dark outside? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Censor Bleep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Is it dark outside? or Censor Bleep?

Censor Bleep is rated higher. Is it dark outside? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 415 ratings, while Censor Bleep averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.

### Do Is it dark outside? or Censor Bleep have ads?

Censor Bleep shows ads; Is it dark outside? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Is it dark outside? or Censor Bleep?

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, and Censor Bleep every 4 months. Most recently, Is it dark outside? was updated on August 29, 2026 and Censor Bleep on September 25, 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.*