BlackScot screen battery saver

Name: BlackScot screen battery saver
Rating: 4.857143 (128 reviews)
Author: Adrian Busuioc

By: Adrian Busuioc

Save battery by overlapping black pixels on the unused parts of your screen

Features & Capabilities

BlackScot Screen Battery Saver is a smart Chrome extension designed to save your device's battery life by overlapping black pixels on unused parts of the screen. Leveraging the energy-efficient properties of AMOLED screens—where black pixels consume nearly zero power—BlackScot significantly reduces battery drain from large displays.

This extension not only extends battery life but also enhances your privacy by masking parts of the screen, perfect when reading articles or chatting in public places. Users can customize and turn off specific screen areas without interrupting their workflow. Additionally, BlackScot offers a full black screen mode to keep the device awake without active display use.

Designed with user convenience and energy efficiency in mind, BlackScot helps increase intervals between charging cycles while keeping your screen content private.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Version:

2.0.1 Last updated: 2023-09-18

Version code:

201

Creation date:

2016-07-31

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
busu.blackscreenbatterysaver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

2.40MB

Email:

ad*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 477,585 ▼ 1,186

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Developed by:

Adrian Busuioc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=busu.blackscreenbatterysaver

Email:

ad*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's innovative and effective battery-saving method that also reduces eye strain. It is praised for simplicity, privacy, and usefulness during media consumption. Common requests include customizable viewport sizes, option to hide or disable the "X" button, adjustable transparency levels, and improved tap controls for viewport movement. Overall, the app is well-liked but could benefit from added customization features for enhanced user experience.

Pros

Effectively saves battery life by blacking out part of the screen.
Helpful for reducing eye strain during reading or watching content.
User-friendly and simple to use with positive feedback on functionality.
No internet access required, respecting user privacy.
Innovative approach to battery saving that many users find useful.

Cons

Lack of customizable viewport size; only preset options like 1/2 or 1/3 are available.
Presence of an "X" button in the corner annoys users and limits usage; users want option to disable or hide it.
No option to set transparency levels for the blacked-out area, limiting flexibility.
The single tap to move the viewport can be problematic; some users request a double tap instead.

Recent reviews

I need it to save power

Go*****, 2025-01-19

very good app,for battery life saver,pls install this app if ur phone battery dies fast,just calm down and understand how it works,don't say everthing in ur screen turns black,u can just put it for see through,then u will see through all the app or things in ur phone,u can also make it not to see,wow wonderful app thanks