Comparison

Dimmer vs Gradual Nightlight

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

Head to head
About

Dimmer

Easily control your device's screen brightness with customizable presets and quick access from widgets. Features include advanced mode for fine-tuning, battery-aware adjustments, and timer-based brightness changes.

Highlights
  • Widget launch for quick brightness presets
  • Advanced mode with fine adjustment and timer
  • Battery mode for automatic brightness adjustment
  • Save and switch between two presets
  • Timer function with alarm notification
  • Color bars for visual brightness adjustment
Features
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"Dimmer! Brightness control application! Very useful, and for free!" iPhone back light can be adjusted in favorite luminosity very quickly. You can start it with the brightness specified by a shortcut from the widget. Because your iPhone life becomes comfortable ”epoch-makingly". *** Convenient features *** ● Launch from widget You can add brightness presets to widgets.You can quickly access presets with fine brightness. Register a preset in advance from the application, then "Edit" on the widget screen, register the “Dimmer" application from the + button, and you are done. ●Advanced Mode Advanced mode can perform preset function, numerical value fine adjustment and Timer function. ● Battery mode Automatically adjusts to the preset brightness according to the current battery level. Fine pre-adjustment is possible, such as maximum brightness while charging and re-low brightness when the battery level is low. Combined use with widgets makes it even more convenient! ●Preset function Two presets, Preset A and Preset B, can be stored. ●Timer function When the set time elapses, there is an alarm notification, and when you tap on the notification you can set the brightness preset. ●Color bars function Displays a color bar in the background for brightness adjustment. ●Start & Preset Function Upon application startup, the screen brightness is set to the value set in Preset A. ●Start & Preset A ◀▶ B For example, if you set a high brightness for Preset A and a low brightness for Preset B, each time the application is launched, it will switch between Preset A>B>A>B, which is useful when temporarily brightening or dimming the screen. ※If you have the iOS setting automatic and make a setting change through this app, it reverts back to automatic iOS setting once you sleep/wake. --- URL schema --- brightness://brightness.newforestar.com?XXX (brightness 0~100)

About

Gradual Nightlight

Features
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Revolutionize bedtime routines for babies, toddlers, and parents with this innovative app. As a new dad, I’ve experienced the bedtime challenges firsthand, inspiring me to create this app. Utilize your phone as a versatile tool—a reading light during story time, a nightlight for a peaceful sleep, and now introducing our newest feature: soothing green noise. What makes this app stand out: • Gradual screen dimming with adjustable speed for a seamless transition from awake to sleep. • User-friendly interface with large buttons and speed indicators, designed for easy use, even with your hands full. • Calming shift from white light to red light, aiding relaxation while preserving night vision. • Plan your evenings effectively with estimated lights-out time for better scheduling. • Optional parental lock mode prevents accidental adjustments by curious little hands. • Enjoy a seven-day free preview to explore all features. New Feature: Green Noise • Embrace the calming influence of green noise, an addition that enhances relaxation and promotes a peaceful sleep environment for your child. Crafted with parental needs at its core, this app enables you to prioritize your child’s comfort over lighting concerns. Say farewell to bedtime stress and welcome relaxing nights!

Screenshots

Dimmer4 screens
Gradual Nightlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dimmer at none against Gradual Nightlight's 1. Dimmer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Gradual Nightlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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. Gradual Nightlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dimmer ships an update every 3 months, Gradual Nightlight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dimmer versus Gradual Nightlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDimmerGradual Nightlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (405 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings405 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernewforestar co,.ltdAlterscope Solutions LLC

Bugs and requests

Dimmer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Brightness reverts to high level on unlock
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Brightness slider doesn't work as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to dim screen below phone's minimum brightness
  • Option to keep brightness setting after screen lock
  • Integration with notification center for quicker access

Gradual Nightlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dimmer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gradual Nightlight

One-time1
  • Gradual Nightlight: US English$0.99

Questions

Is Dimmer free?
Dimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradual Nightlight free?
Gradual Nightlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dimmer or Gradual Nightlight have ads?
Dimmer shows ads; Gradual Nightlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Dimmer or Gradual Nightlight?
Dimmer ships an update every 3 months, and Gradual Nightlight every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dimmer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gradual Nightlight on October 10, 2026.

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