DarkScreenReader vs THEAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DarkScreenReader
This tool allows discreet reading of local novel files by displaying text only in a small, user-defined area against a black screen. It mimics a locked phone to avoid drawing attention in public spaces. Features include customizable display, tap-to-hide functionality, and automatic page turning.
- Selected display area on black screen
- Tap to hide/resume text
- Automatic page turning
- Swipe navigation
- Customizable display area
- Local file support
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DarkScreenReader is a discreet reading tool for local novel files. It keeps most of the screen completely black and displays novel text only in a small area selected by you, making the phone look as if it is still locked. It is designed for office environments where you may prefer not to draw attention to your reading. 【QUICK START】 Open the app and select a local novel file Adjust the position and size of the text display area Enter the black-screen reading mode and start reading 【BLACK-SCREEN READING MODE】 • Selected display area: Show novel text only in the area you choose while keeping the rest of the screen completely black • Tap to hide: Tap the screen to hide the text immediately and switch to a fully black screen • Tap to resume: Tap again to restore the text and continue automatic page turning • Automatic page turning: Read continuously at your selected speed, with automatic pausing when the text is hidden • Swipe navigation: Swipe left or right to move to the previous or next page • Long-press menu: Long-press the screen in reading mode to open reading settings and controls • Customizable display area: Adjust the position and size of the text area to suit your environment 【LOCAL CONTENT】 All novel content is selected and imported by the user. DarkScreenReader does not provide an online library and does not download, sell, or distribute novel content. 【IMPORTANT INFORMATION】 “Dark screen reading” refers to a near-screen-off visual effect created by a pure black background and a small text display area. It does not actually turn off the display, lock the device, or replace the iOS Lock Screen. Please use this app only in safe and appropriate environments. Privacy Policy URL:https://www.assetpacket.top/dark-screen-reader/privacy.html Terms/EULA:https://www.assetpacket.top/dark-screen-reader/terms.html
THEAX
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THEAX turns what you want to achieve into a clear, defensible plan, and helps you actually follow through. Most goals fail at "where do I even start?". THEAX fixes that: • DISCOVER — A short conversation helps you find the real goal underneath the noise. • BLUEPRINT — THEAX designs a personalized week-by-week plan: the tasks, habits and focus that move you forward. • EXECUTE — Daily tasks and habits keep you moving. THEAX adapts the plan every week based on how you're actually doing. • ASK — A copilot for your plan: talk through a decision, adjust your week, or get unstuck, any time. Built for real life, not a generic checklist. THEAX reasons about your situation, your time, and your constraints, and keeps the plan honest as things change. Voice or text. English or Spanish. Your plan, your pace. Start with an 8-day full-access trial. Subscriptions (Basic, Pro, Elite) are available in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.theaxapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.theaxapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DarkScreenReader at none against THEAX's shown. THEAX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DarkScreenReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and THEAX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DarkScreenReader ships an update every 5 weeks, THEAX weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | DarkScreenReader | THEAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 兴雨 蔡 | THEAX INC |
In-app purchases
DarkScreenReader
- DarkScreenReader Pro LifeTime$1.99
THEAX
- Basic$29.991 Month
- THEAX Pro$46.991 Month
- THEAX Elite$64.991 Month







