Dark Mode

Highlighting the best examples of dark user interface design.

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Pocket Casts for iOS

The best podcast player’s dark mode isn’t flashy but looks great.

Verdict: Awesome

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Twitter for Web

Twitter.com has turned to the dark side. The social site’s new “night mode” isn’t too bad but reverts to its blinding counterpart when after logging out.

Verdict: Cool

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Google Fonts for Web

The search giant has been helping make quality web fonts more accessible, and recently updated Google Fonts to allow you to sample what fonts looks like on a dark background.

Verdict: Awesome

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Digg for iOS

The news service’s iOS app has a decent looking dark mode, despite some odd color decisions.

Verdict: Okay

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DuckDuckGo for Web

The upstart search engine that Google should be most afraid of, DuckDuckGo, not only promises from tracking you, but offers a pleasantly dark interface while searching.

Verdict: Cool

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Threes! for iOS

This fun puzzle game for iOS is easy on your eyes with a beautiful dark UI. 

Verdict: Awesome

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Netflix on the Web

The streaming giant’s web application fits right in with its mobile counterpart in look, layout, and of course, its black and red color palette.

Verdict: Cool

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YouVersion on iOS

A mobile Bible app with a great social component and an impressive dark mode. Download the YouVersion Bible for iOS.

Verdict: Cool

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Plex on iOS

The best home media server also has a great iOS app with a solid dark interface. Download Plex for iOS.

Verdict: Cool

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Stocks App on iOS

Apple’s default stocks app on iOS is pretty basic, and has an similarly unremarkable dark user interface.

Verdict: Okay

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Netflix on iOS

Everybody’s favorite movie & TV streaming service rocks a default dark UI that makes its content’s cover art pop. Download Netflix for iOS.

Verdict: Cool

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Instapaper for Web

Collect web links and read them in a dark UI that is pleasing to the eye. Hey, that rhymed. Check out Instapaper for the web.

Verdict: Cool

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Robinhood on iOS

Not only does Robinhood let you trade stocks for free, but it also sports a gorgeous dark mode. Download Robinhood for iOS.

Verdict: Awesome

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Evernote on iOS

The popular notes app’s dark mode uses a pleasant color palette that is only available on a few views branching off of the dashboard. Actual notes, settings screens, etc. jump back to a white interface. Download Evernote on iOS.

Verdict: Meh

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Twitter for Mac

The official Twitter Mac app offers a mediocre dark mode, but a dark mode nonetheless, which is more than I can say for Tweetbot’s Mac app. Download Twitter for Mac.

Verdict: Meh

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Audible on iOS

This one’s a bit different. Amazon’s audiobook service has a dark mode, but only for the “now playing” screen. The rest of the application stays bright-white. Download Audible for iOS.

Verdict: Okay

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SmartGlass on iOS

Xbox One’s mobile companion rocks a solid dark UI so your little screen doesn’t distract from what you’re playing on the bigger screen. Download Xbox’s SmartGlass for iOS.

Verdict: Okay