Comparison

Dark Reader vs Dark PDF

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

Head to head
About

Dark Reader

Easily read PDF documents in a comfortable dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery. This app automatically converts any PDF into a dark theme for a better reading experience on your devices.

Highlights
  • PDF dark mode conversion
  • Automatic dark mode application
  • All-in-one PDF viewer
  • Eye comfort focus
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, macOS
Features
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Dark Reader: PDF Viewer is the best way to read and manage PDF files in dark mode or night mode. Reduce eye strain, save battery, and enjoy a more comfortable reading experience by instantly converting your PDF documents into dark mode. Why choose DarkPDF? ► PDF Dark Mode & Night Mode – Instantly switch any PDF into dark mode for easier reading at night. ► Works Automatically – Open any PDF and DarkPDF applies dark mode right away. ► All-in-One PDF Viewer – A clean and simple PDF viewer with dark mode support for iPad, iPhone and macOS. ► Convert PDF into Dark Mode – Turn your documents into a dark theme view with one tap. ► Perfect for Eye Comfort – Ideal for students, professionals, and night readers who want to protect their eyes. DarkPDF is the best PDF viewer with dark mode extension for iOS. Whether it’s reports, eBooks, contracts, lecture notes, or presentations, DarkPDF adds a dark reading experience to every PDF. Download DarkPDF: PDF Night Mode Viewer today and enjoy a smarter, more comfortable way to read PDFs on your iPhone, iPad and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/17cd28ef-f6e3-42ae-b053-1a317183d906 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Dark PDF

Features
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Dark PDF turns any PDF into a calm, eye-friendly reading experience. Read for hours at night — no glare, no strain, just clean pages in beautiful dark themes. Whether it's a textbook, contract, research paper, or a novel, Dark PDF makes long reading sessions comfortable on iPhone and iPad. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • 4 handcrafted dark themes — true black, dim, sepia and more for any lighting • Easy on the eyes — cut eye strain during late-night and long reading sessions • Real-time search — find any word instantly with live highlighting • Jump to any page in a tap — no endless scrolling • Pick up where you left off — recent files always one tap away • Built for iPhone & iPad — a native, responsive layout on every screen • Reads offline — your documents stay private on your device TRY IT FIRST Open a sample and feel the dark reading experience right away. When you're ready for your full library, start a 3-day free trial and unlock every theme and premium feature. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY FIRST Your files never leave your device. No accounts, no document tracking, no clutter. Give your eyes the reading experience they deserve. — Premium is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. It auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://moz6.com/app-term • Privacy: https://moz6.com/app-privacy • info@moz6.com

Screenshots

Dark Reader3 screens
Dark PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dark Reader at 13.0 against Dark PDF's 15.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dark Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Dark PDF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Reader ships an update every 2 months, Dark PDF monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dark Reader versus Dark PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark ReaderDark PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUtsav ManglaMuhammet Ozturk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dark Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime: Buy once Use forever$5.99
4 purchases

Dark PDF

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly - Unlimited - Black Friday3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly - Unlimited Pdf,Black Friday3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly - Unlimited PDF$49.991 Month
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  • Yearly - Unlimited PDF$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Dark Reader free?
Dark Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark PDF free?
Dark PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dark Reader or Dark PDF have ads?
Neither Dark Reader nor Dark PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Reader or Dark PDF?
Dark Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Dark PDF monthly. Most recently, Dark Reader was updated on September 10, 2026 and Dark PDF on July 22, 2026.

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