Comparison

iPlistEdit vs PDF Dark

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

Head to head
About

iPlistEdit

Edit and create property list files with an intuitive interface. Import, export, undo, redo, and copy-paste operations are supported. Save new or modified files easily.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Xcode-like interface
  • Import/export via iTunes, Mail, Dropbox
  • Undo and redo functionality
  • Copy and paste items
  • Change item type
  • Save new or edited files
Features
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iPlistEdit is a property list editor with intuitive and friendly Xcode-like interface. You can use iPlistEdit for creating new or editing existing .plist files. You can: - Import/export files through iTunes File Sharing, Mail or Dropbox, - Undo and redo operations, - Copy and paste items, - Change item type, - Change 'Key' column width, - Save new or edited files.

About

PDF Dark

Transform bright PDF pages into a comfortable dark mode for easier reading at night. Reduce eye strain, improve focus, and potentially save battery life. Enjoy a smoother reading experience on your devices.

Highlights
  • Dark mode for PDFs
  • Reduced eye strain
  • Improved focus
  • Battery saving
  • Multi-device support
Features
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PDF Dark — Night Reading, Without the Pain Tired of burning eyes and sleepless nights from bright PDFs? PDF Dark flips white pages into a smooth black background with crystal-clear text — perfect for late-night reading. Why You’ll Love It Instant Comfort: No more white glare. Read Longer: Less strain, better focus. Sleep Better: Protect your eyes and rest naturally. Battery Saver: Dark pixels use less power. Multi-Device: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For students, night owls, and professionals who read after dark. Download now — your eyes will thank you.

Screenshots

PDF Dark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPlistEdit at Free against PDF Dark's $3.99. iPlistEdit also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). PDF Dark's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iPlistEdit is free to download; PDF Dark costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Dark holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of iPlistEdit's written reviews are positive against 40% of PDF Dark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPlistEdit ships an update every 9 days, PDF Dark every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPlistEdit versus PDF Dark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPlistEditPDF Dark
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNatalia TsybulenkaJorge Lucioni Charalla

Customer experience

iPlistEdit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

PDF Dark

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPlistEdit

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Dark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPlistEdit free?
iPlistEdit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Dark free?
PDF Dark costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPlistEdit or PDF Dark?
PDF Dark is rated higher. iPlistEdit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Dark averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iPlistEdit or PDF Dark have ads?
Neither iPlistEdit nor PDF Dark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPlistEdit or PDF Dark?
iPlistEdit ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Dark every 11 months. Most recently, iPlistEdit was updated on November 1, 2026 and PDF Dark on November 3, 2026.

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