Appearance Settings

How to configure the visual theme and accessibility options in Forbidden Finance, including light mode, dark mode, and reduced effects.

Overview

Appearance settings let you customize how Forbidden Finance looks on your device. Choose between light mode, dark mode, or let the app follow your device's system setting. If you are sensitive to motion or prefer a simpler visual experience, the reduced effects toggle strips away blur animations and glass-like visual effects for a cleaner, more accessible interface.

Theme Options

Forbidden Finance offers three theme options:

Theme	Description
Light	A bright interface with a white background and high contrast text. Best for well-lit environments.
Dark	A darker interface that is easier on the eyes in low light. Uses the app's signature dark palette.
System	Automatically follows your device's light/dark mode setting. When your phone switches to dark mode at night, Forbidden Finance switches too.

How to Change Your Theme

Open Settings

Tap the Settings icon in the navigation bar.

Select Appearance

Tap Appearance to view your current theme setting.

Choose a theme

Tap Light, Dark, or System. The app updates immediately so you can see the result.

Your theme preference syncs across all devices where you use Forbidden Finance.

Reduced Effects

The Reduced Effects toggle is an accessibility feature that disables visual effects such as blur, glassmorphism, and smooth animations throughout the app. When enabled:

Blur effects are replaced with solid, opaque backgrounds.
Glass-like card overlays become standard flat cards with clear borders.
Transition animations are simplified or removed.
Parallax and motion effects are turned off.

This setting is designed to comply with WCAG AA accessibility guidelines. It benefits users who:

Experience discomfort or distraction from motion effects.
Use devices with limited processing power where animations cause lag.
Prefer a straightforward, no-frills visual design.

How to Enable Reduced Effects

Open Appearance settings

Go to Settings > Appearance.

Toggle Reduced Effects

Turn on the Reduced Effects switch. The change applies immediately across the entire app.

Reduced effects does not change the color scheme or remove any information from the interface. All data, charts, and controls remain fully functional. Only visual decorations and motion are simplified.