# Dark Mode Extension vs Night Screen

The clearest difference is update cadence: Night Screen at weekly against Dark Mode Extension's every 2 months. Dark Mode Extension's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Mode Extension sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Night Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dark Mode Extension against 4.4 for Night Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dark Mode Extension ships an update every 2 months, Night Screen weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Mode Extension | Night Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-mode-extension/id6772494943/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-screen-darker-display/id6818919828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pro App Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/705247168) | [Dancetime Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725648807) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Mode Extension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-mode-extension/id6772494943)

This extension automatically applies a dark theme to any website for more comfortable browsing, especially at night. It's fast, lightweight, and prioritizes user privacy by storing settings locally.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark theme for all websites, Reduces eye strain, One-tap toggle, System dark mode sync, Keyboard shortcut support, Local theme generation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### Night Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-screen-darker-display/id6818919828)

Reduce blue light and eye strain with custom display modes. Offers extra dimming below minimum brightness and a red tint for nighttime reading. Integrates with Safari for a darker browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Reduce blue light, Extra dimming below minimum brightness, Custom red display tint, Dark mode for Safari, Room-matched brightness adjustment, Shortcut integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Screen Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Night Screen Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Mode Extension free?

Dark Mode Extension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Night Screen free?

Night Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Mode Extension or Night Screen?

Dark Mode Extension is rated higher. Dark Mode Extension averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Night Screen averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dark Mode Extension or Night Screen have ads?

Neither Dark Mode Extension nor Night Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Mode Extension or Night Screen?

Dark Mode Extension ships an update every 2 months, and Night Screen weekly. Most recently, Dark Mode Extension was updated on October 31, 2026 and Night Screen on October 31, 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.*