# Dimmer vs Night Web Browser by Alex

The clearest difference is rating: Night Web Browser by Alex at 5.0 against Dimmer's 2.7. Night Web Browser by Alex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Dimmer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (406 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Web Browser by Alex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Web Browser by Alex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dimmer has 406 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 42% positive.

Dimmer ships an update every 3 months, Night Web Browser by Alex every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dimmer | Night Web Browser by Alex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dimmer-adjust-lcd-brightness/id446306807/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-web-browser-by-alex/id659125750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [newforestar co,.ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/293922531) | [Apps by Alex AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040589223) |

## What reviewers say

### Dimmer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dimmer-adjust-lcd-brightness/id446306807)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient brightness control
- 🚀 Quick access to brightness settings
- 💡 Useful for night reading
- 🚀 Handy app for adjusting brightness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Brightness resets after screen lock
- 🔋 Brightness doesn't stay at set level
- 🚫 Doesn't dim beyond phone's lowest setting
- 🚫 No additional dimming functionality beyond built-in settings

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Night Web Browser by Alex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-web-browser-by-alex/id659125750)

This web browser offers a unique dark mode that dims 100% of your screen, including videos and keyboards, for comfortable browsing in low light. It allows for brightness levels lower than the standard iOS settings, protecting your eyes and preventing disturbance to others.

**Highlights:** 100% screen dimming, Keyboard dimming, Video dimming, Brightness control, Night mode with warm colors, Instant search, Swipe navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Web Browser Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective screen dimming beyond iOS limits
- 😴 Perfect for nighttime reading and sleep
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Fast browser performance compared to Safari/Chrome
- 🎨 Red/warm filter reduces eye strain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Only works within the app, not system-wide
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 📱 Incompatible with iPhone X and some devices
- ⚠️ Misleading app description causes confusion
- 🔍 Poor browser functionality compared to Safari

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Blank screen with no functionality
- Crashes when opening certain websites (Imgur, etc.)
- Keyboard malfunction in certain conditions
- Bookmarks tab not working properly

**Requested features**

- System-wide dimming for all apps and functions
- Multiple tabs support
- Auto-scroll to top functionality
- Page position memory when navigating back
- Reading mode with larger text


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dimmer free?

Dimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Night Web Browser by Alex free?

Night Web Browser by Alex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dimmer or Night Web Browser by Alex?

Night Web Browser by Alex is rated higher. Dimmer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Night Web Browser by Alex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dimmer or Night Web Browser by Alex have ads?

Dimmer shows ads; Night Web Browser by Alex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dimmer or Night Web Browser by Alex?

Dimmer ships an update every 3 months, and Night Web Browser by Alex every 11 days. Most recently, Dimmer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Night Web Browser by Alex on November 1, 2026.

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