Dark Mode Reader vs SpamGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Mode Reader
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DarkMode lets you restyle the web in Safari β give every website the look you love with curated themes, custom fonts, and comfortable spacing. WHY DARKMODE β’ Beautiful, hand-crafted themes β light and dark β’ Easy on the eyes for late-night reading β’ Works on (almost) any website β’ No accounts, no tracking FEATURES β’ 9+ curated color themes β’ Custom fonts and adjustable line & letter spacing β’ One setup β your theme applies to every website automatically β’ Global on/off master switch β’ Floating auto-scroll button for hands-free reading β’ iCloud sync β your themes follow you across iPhone and iPad HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Settings βΈ Apps βΈ Safari βΈ Extensions 2. Turn on βDarkModeβ and allow it on every website 3. Pick a theme β the web updates instantly DarkMode is built with privacy in mind. It doesnβt collect your data or track your browsing. Some themes and fonts are part of DarkMode Pro, a one-time purchase that unlocks everything β no subscription.
SpamGuard
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SpamGuard filters SMS spam entirely on your device β no server, zero network requests, and your message content never leaves the phone. β’ Keyword and sender rules with normalization that catches obfuscated spellings β’ Smishing link detection: blocks shady links (URL shorteners, suspicious domains) combined with lure phrases β delivery, government, embassy impersonation and more, across 15 languages β’ On-device AI: a built-in Bayesian model gives a second-pass verdict on messages the rules can't decide, and personal training adapts to you β’ Live test screen: paste a message to see how it gets classified Privacy first: nothing you receive ever leaves your device. Per Apple policy the filter doesn't apply to saved contacts or iMessage. After installing, open Settings > Messages > Unknown & Junk and enable SpamGuard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpamGuard at none against Dark Mode Reader's 1. SpamGuard also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dark Mode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpamGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dark Mode Reader ships an update every 2 months, SpamGuard daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Mode Reader | SpamGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dang Nam Nguyen | seihee han |
In-app purchases
Dark Mode Reader
- Lifetime$3.99
SpamGuard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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