Best PDF Dark Mode Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Eclipse is the household name in pdf dark mode, but it's far from the only option. We track 233+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top PDF Dark Mode Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Eclipse: Dark Mode PDF ReaderEclipse: Dark Mode PDF ReaderFreeNoJul 2026
2Dark Reader: PDF ViewerDark Reader: PDF ViewerFree4.4★ (5)NoYesJul 2026
3PDFDarkMode - Customize PDFsPDFDarkMode - Customize PDFsFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
4DarkPDFDarkPDF$0.994.4★ (22)NoNoJul 2026
5PDF Expert: Editor & ConverterPDF Expert: Editor & ConverterFree4.7★ (216K)NoYesJul 2026
6PDF Editor ®PDF Editor ®Free4.5★ (28K)NoYesJul 2026
7Dark PDF: Night Mode ReaderDark PDF: Night Mode ReaderFreeNoYesJul 2026
8PDF Reader - Editor & ViewerPDF Reader - Editor & ViewerFree4.5★ (2.9K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for PDF Dark Mode

Dark Reader: PDF Viewer#2

Dark Reader: PDF Viewer by Utsav Mangla

Read PDF in Night Mode
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.4(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily read PDF documents in a comfortable dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery. This app automatically converts any PDF into a dark theme for a better reading experience on your devices.

PDFDarkMode - Customize PDFs#3

PDFDarkMode - Customize PDFs by Wildcatter LLC

Convert your PDFs to dark mode
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily convert PDFs to a comfortable dark mode with custom text and background colors. Reduce eye strain while reading or studying long documents. Save and revisit your personalized PDFs in a private library.

More PDF Dark Mode apps to explore

4
DarkPDF
DarkPDF
DarkPDF
Read PDF in dark + larger text
$0.99

This app allows you to read PDF documents in dark mode, inverting text and background colors to reduce eye strain. It also offers the ability to compress margins and blank spaces for a larger text display.

Dark mode PDF readingInvert text and backgroundLarger text display
📊 Productivity
(22)
paid
5
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
Edit, Read, Scan・Sign Document
Free

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

Edit PDF text and imagesAnnotate and highlight PDFsFill out PDF forms
📊 Productivity
(216K)
free with in-app purchases
6
PDF Editor ®
PDF Editor ®
PDF Editor ®
Edit, Reader Converter Maker 7
Free

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

Edit PDF filesSign documentsConvert scanned papers to PDF
💼 Business
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Dark PDF: Night Mode Reader
Dark PDF: Night Mode Reader
Dark PDF: Night Mode Reader
Eye-Care Viewer for Documents
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
PDF Reader - Editor & Viewer
Editor, Converter, OCR
Free

Edit, convert, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to directly edit text, scan documents, fill out forms, and secure your files with passwords and watermarks. It also supports OCR to extract text from scans and convert PDFs to various formats.

Edit PDF text directlyConvert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, imagesOCR for text extraction from scans
🔧 Utilities
(2.9K)
freemium
9
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
For Work, Study & E-Signing
Free

Edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents on the go. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, compress, and protect your files, enhancing productivity for work and study.

Scan documents to PDFConvert JPG/Office to PDFEdit and annotate PDFs
📊 Productivity
(50K)
freemium
10
PDF-редактор,Читалка PDF-книг
PDF-редактор,Читалка PDF-книг
PDF-редактор,Читалка PDF-книг
PDF-сканер и создатель
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Read and edit PDFsAnnotate and markup documentsFill forms and add digital signatures
🔧 Utilities
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
11
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
PDF Converter - Word to PDF
Photo to PDF maker & Scan doc
Free

Easily convert documents to and from PDF format in just three steps. Create PDFs from images, share converted files, and manage your conversion history. Supports a wide range of input and output file types.

Convert documents to PDFCreate PDF from imagesSupports numerous file formats
📊 Productivity
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
12
PDF Export: Scan, Merge & Sign
PDF Export: Scan, Merge & Sign
PDF Export: Scan, Merge & Sign
Tools, Merge & Compress PDFs
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for creating, editing, converting, and organizing PDF files on your mobile device. It offers features like scanning documents, merging files, adding watermarks, and even transcribing audio to text, all without requiring an internet connection.

Convert Word, Excel, JPG to PDFConvert PDF to Word, Excel, PPTEdit PDF text and images
💼 Business
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs
Convert Photo to PDF Scanner
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

Portable scanner appOCR text recognitionConvert photo to PDF
💼 Business
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Genius Scan Enterprise - PDF
Genius Scan Enterprise - PDF
Genius Scan Enterprise - PDF
PDF documents & OCR
$49.99

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture, enhance, and export paper documents as multi-page PDFs. Features include smart detection, batch scanning, and various export options for seamless organization and sharing.

Smart document detection and correctionBatch scanning for multiple pagesMulti-page PDF creation and editing
💼 Business
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
15
PDF Reader - Scanner app
PDF Reader - Scanner app
PDF Reader - Scanner app
PDF Scanner - PDF Converter
Free

Scan, convert, and manage documents on your mobile device. Easily transform images into PDFs, extract text with OCR, and share or print your files. Streamline your document workflow with this all-in-one scanner and editor.

Image to PDF conversionDocument scanningText extraction (OCR)
💼 Business
(91)
free with in-app purchases
16
PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PDF, EPUB, FB2, Audiobooks
Free

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

Supports 26 book and audio formatsPDF Reflow functionText-to-speech engine
📚 Books
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
PDF it All Document Converter
PDF it All Document Converter
PDF it All Document Converter
Compress PDF Photos,Files,Word
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to compress, convert, edit, merge, split, sign, and protect PDF files. All operations are performed locally on the device for enhanced security.

Compress PDF filesConvert Office, Web, Photos to PDFEdit PDF pages (remove, rotate)
📊 Productivity
(8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PDFelement: Reader, Modifier
PDFelement: Reader, Modifier
PDFelement: Reader, Modifier
PDF converter, viewer, editor
Free

This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

AI Chat with PDFScan and OCRPDF to Office Conversion
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Forma: PDF Document Editor
Forma: PDF Document Editor
Forma: PDF Document Editor
Edit, Sign, and Convert Files
Free

This AI-powered app allows users to edit, fill, sign, scan, and convert PDF documents. It offers features like text editing, form filling, e-signatures, OCR scanning, and file conversion. An AI assistant can summarize, rewrite, or generate content, and users can create invoices and resumes.

AI-powered PDF editingFill and e-sign formsBuilt-in OCR scanner
📊 Productivity
(25K)
freemium
20
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
PDF Viewer by Nutrient
Fill Forms, Sign, Edit, Redact
Free

Easily view, search, and annotate PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Import files from cloud services, fill out forms, add signatures, and organize your documents. Advanced features like redaction and combining documents are available with a Pro subscription.

View and search PDFsAnnotate with highlights and notesSign documents digitally
📊 Productivity
(9.1K)
freemium

FAQ about PDF Dark Mode

Are there free pdf dark mode apps for iPhone?
Yes — 18 of the top pdf dark mode apps we rank are free to download, including Eclipse: Dark Mode PDF Reader and Dark Reader: PDF Viewer.
Eclipse: Dark Mode PDF Reader has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 233+ pdf dark mode apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.