AuraDark ‑ Dark Mode Switch vs NightTheme ‑ Dark Mode Switch
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Sep 20, 2026 for AuraDark, Nov 5, 2026 for NightTheme.
The short answer
Head to head
- United States
- Canada
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Hobby
- · Auto Theme Detection
- · Easy Setup
- · Email Support
- · Seamless Transitions
Pro
- · All Hobby Features
- · Expert Theme Compatibility Fixes
- · Priority Support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGive your customers a dark mode that just works. AuraDark adds a polished, no-flicker dark mode toggle to your storefront in minutes — no code, no developer, no theme editing. It works on any theme and applies instantly before the page paints. Customize the toggle's style, position, and animation, choose which pages and devices show it, schedule dark mode by time of day, and dim images for readability.
NightTheme enhances your Shopify store with a seamless dark mode experience. It keeps shoppers engaged longer by reducing eye strain in low-light environments. Unlike other solutions, NightTheme ensures a smooth, flicker-free transition for a superior user experience. Plus, with flexible CSS customization, you have full control over the details. Elevate your store’s appeal effortlessly with NightTheme.
- Works on any theme — no theme code or developer needed
- Customizable toggle: style, size, and position
- Show or hide the toggle per device (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Schedule dark mode automatically by time of day
- Improved Retention: Keep customers engaged longer with our dark mode.
- Dark Mode, Made Easy: Experience a dark mode that's easy to set up and customize
- Seamless transitions: Ensure no flickering during page navigation.
- Auto Theme Detection: Adapts to user’s system theme for perfect dark mode.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AuraDark |  NightTheme |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 39 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Electronics, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | AuraDark | NightTheme |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 7 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AuraDark | NightTheme |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | AuraDark | NightTheme |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #50(ahead) | #58 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #1 in Storefronts - Other |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Auraleo | Aipha Tech |
FAQ
AuraDark and NightTheme: common questions
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Sep 20, 2026 for AuraDark, Nov 5, 2026 for NightTheme; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Sep 20, 2026 for AuraDark, Nov 5, 2026 for NightTheme. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.