# screen vs Nitefall

The clearest difference is rating: Nitefall at 3.9 against screen's 2.4. Nitefall also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 18 months). screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nitefall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nitefall holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 195 and 288 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of screen's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nitefall's.

screen ships an update every 18 months, Nitefall every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | screen | Nitefall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158/reviews) | **[3.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sakura apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/506336348) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## What reviewers say

### screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-light/id834851158)

This utility app provides a simple white or black screen with adjustable brightness. It offers soft and small illumination, controlled by dedicated sliders for screen color and brightness.

**Highlights:** White screen option, Black screen option, Adjustable brightness, Soft illumination, Small illumination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent for tracing flipbooks and light box alternatives
- 🎨 Simple, intuitive UI with easy brightness controls
- 🌙 Useful for reducing screen brightness beyond phone settings
- ♿ Helpful for light-sensitive users and those with autism
- 🔆 Provides soft ambient light for reading in bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive banner ads at bottom of screen
- 🚫 No ad-free paid version available
- ❌ Misleading app description (ads not mentioned)
- 🐛 Ads frequently triggered accidentally during use
- 🔄 Screen doesn't stay on without interaction

**Reported bugs**

- App incompatible with older devices (iPad mini 2)
- Screen turns off without user interaction
- Ads pop up at wrong times during tracing
- Misleading preview images (don't show ads)

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version ($4.99-$9.99 suggested)
- Blue light filter option
- Color options beyond black and white
- Auto-hide sliders after adjustment
- Hide controls button for clean full screen


### Nitefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitefall-browser-dark-mode/id1575190591)

This Safari extension automatically applies a dark mode to all websites, reducing eye strain, especially during nighttime use. It seamlessly integrates with your system's appearance settings and offers customizable themes and per-site adjustments for optimal viewing.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark mode for all websites, System appearance integration, Multiple dark themes, Blacklist specific websites, Adjust image brightness per site

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly 3 | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $10.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 3 | $15.00 | per year |
| Nitefall Premium Yearly 2 | $20.00 | per year |
| Lifetime offer 2 | $13.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $20.00 | one-time |
| Use on unlimited websites | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👁️ Reduces eye strain at night
- 🎨 Comprehensive dark mode implementation
- ⚡ Smooth performance without flickering
- 🔧 Customizable settings per website
- 📱 Works seamlessly with Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after limited trial
- 🚫 Only 15-25 free websites before paywall
- 🔐 Requires extensive browser permissions
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns with data access
- 📊 Misleading 'free' app labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Black text appears on dark backgrounds (unreadable)
- Images not displaying correctly
- Gmail inbox not visible with extension enabled
- Performance issues on complex websites
- Breaks Google Images functionality

**Requested features**

- Website exception list management
- Per-website preference saving for subdomains
- Automatic dark mode detection
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Better text contrast on certain sites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is screen free?

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

### Is Nitefall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, screen or Nitefall?

Nitefall is rated higher. screen averages 2.4 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Nitefall averages 3.9 from 288 ratings.

### Do screen or Nitefall have ads?

Neither screen nor Nitefall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, screen or Nitefall?

screen ships an update every 18 months, and Nitefall every 11 days. Most recently, screen was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nitefall on October 14, 2026.

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