Dark mode and reduced motion

Choose light or dark for Kiveo, or let it follow your device. Kiveo also calms its animations when Reduce Motion is on.

iOSSince 1.2.0Updated Nov 5, 2026

Where to find it Settings › Appearance

Some readers like a bright page, others read late with the lights low. Kiveo can follow your device, or stay light or dark whatever the time.

Choose light or dark

  1. On Home, tap the user icon at the top right to open Settings.
  2. Under Appearance, tap Auto, Light or Dark.

Auto follows the light or dark setting on your device, so Kiveo changes when your device does.

Good to know

A reading session always stays dark while it’s running, whichever you choose, and share cards always look the same. The choice belongs to each device, so your iPhone and iPad can differ.

Calmer motion

Kiveo doesn’t have a motion setting of its own. It follows Reduce Motion in your device’s Accessibility settings. With it on, Kiveo keeps still where it would otherwise move: an intention’s vine appears already grown, the glow when you finish a book doesn’t animate, and loading placeholders stop pulsing.

Tip

You’ll find Reduce Motion in the Settings app, under Accessibility, then Motion.