# Black Screen: video screen off

> Play videos screen off + Privacy Mode. Save battery on AMOLED/OLED.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.japp.blackscreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.japp.blackscreen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.japp.blackscreen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jApp
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 8,594,365
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (51,885 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-24
- **First published:** 2021-02-05
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.japp.blackscreen)
- **Website:** [https://japp.io](https://japp.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKO06Yx3lhQicrS9fI\_WwUtelfwCnc0LNCFBzGAnOaY/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKO06Yx3lhQicrS9fI_WwUtelfwCnc0LNCFBzGAnOaY/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Black Screen is a lightweight overlay that lets you play videos with the screen off. Audio continues, enabling an audio-only mode for music videos, podcasts, streams, and long playback sessions. It also offers a Floating Button for quick control and a Pure Black option for AMOLED/OLED displays.\n\nBattery Saver for AMOLED/OLED: the true black overlay reduces power usage on compatible screens. Privacy Mode (Peep Protection) hides content in public, while Pocket Mode prevents accidental touches. Always-On Display keeps essential info visible even when the screen is off. Customizable styles, button options, and display settings make it easy to tailor the experience.

## Rankings

- #15,956 — Overall
- #8 — black theme

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.japp.blackscreen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews are positive, describing the app as reliable, easy to use, and beneficial for battery life. Key pros cited include saving screen time by keeping the display off when not needed, protecting eyes, compatibility with Pixel desktop mode and the convenient quick tile, and being free for personal use. Users repeatedly call it 'best' or 'excellent' and 'very nice.' A few mention UI quirks such as a floating button occasionally disappearing and some express skepticism about subscription costs, but these are less widely reported. Overall, strong satisfaction with performance and value.

### Pros

- Battery-saving: keeps the screen off to save battery during playback.
- Eye protection: reduces eye strain.
- Good Pixel desktop mode compatibility with a handy quick tile.
- Free for personal use.
- Overall reliable and easy to use with strong positive sentiment.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.japp.blackscreen)