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Skylight App subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

Skylight Frame, Photo & Video

Free on the App Store

Skylight App by Skylight Frame. 8 subscription plans from $3.99 per month. 9% of 1,372 recent reviews mention billing. Verified Oct 23, 2026.

  • App Store rating4.8★ from 52,438 ratings
  • Cheapest subscription$3.99 per month
  • Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months127 of 1,372 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

  • Billing complaints in reviews127 of 1,372 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (9%)
  • Free trial converts to a paid plan14 days free trial, then $3.99 per month
All signals behind this verdict
Reviews in the last 12 months1,372
Reviews mentioning billing127 (9.3%)
One- or two-star share, last 90 days14% of 357
App Store rating4.8 (52,438 ratings)
Developer's apps2, 0 removed from the store
Age2,930 days
Days since last update2
Subscription plans21
Subscription price changes, last 12 months24
Overall review sentimentpositive

Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.

What Skylight App costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

  • Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 days free trial, then renews every month$3.99
  • Skylight Plus MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$3.99
  • Frame Plus MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$3.99
  • Buddy Plus MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$3.99
  • Plus MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$4.99
  • Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 days free trial, then renews every month$4.99
  • Skylight Digital Monthly7 days free trial, then renews every month$4.99
  • Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 days free trial, then renews every month$5.99

How to cancel Skylight App

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Select Skylight App (listed under a plan name such as Skylight Plus (Monthly)).
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Rating breakdown

  • 5★87% (45,740)
  • 4★9% (4,850)
  • 3★1% (747)
  • 2★0% (330)
  • 1★1% (744)

Recent updates

  • 2.29.1Oct 20, 2026
  • 2.29.0Oct 19, 2026
  • 2.28.0Oct 13, 2026
  • 2.27.0Oct 5, 2026
  • 2.26.0Sep 28, 2026

Praised

  • Easy to use and set up
  • Instant photo sharing with family
  • Ability to receive videos with sound
  • Great gift for older relatives
  • Brings joy and keeps family connected

Complained about

  • Subscription required for full functionality
  • Occasional glitches and bugs in the app
  • Limited photo management options without subscription
  • Expensive for the basic features
  • Requires constant power source, no battery

Reported bugs

Difficulty logging in and managing accounts; Inconsistent photo upload and sync issues; Calendar functionality not working as expected; Unexpected frame disconnections from WiFi.

Recent one-star reviews

Another way to duplicate your dataThis apps only usable feature is that it can replicate your data from connected accounts, but you have to go through several menus to access the calendar. The calendar setup itself was not intuitive and resulted in a dozen different labels for a single account. The meal planner was the only thing I…

anthonyb176, Oct 11, 2026

Multiple SubscriptionsI purchased my first Skylight frame 3 years ago and since then have purchased the calendar and another frame. Now I have two purchase TWO subscriptions to get all the features on my devices. It really feels like Skylight is screwing their loyal customers.

Lady18Bugz, Oct 6, 2026

App hates its usersIt wont be long until someone vibe codes a much better service without the SAAS bs that plagues this product. The physical device should cost a quarter of what it does with so many features locked behind a subscription model.

User, Oct 2, 2026

Recent five-star reviews

Keeps me on time!!I just love this Calendar, nice big screen! I put my favorite recipes and now right at my finger tips! I can see the month's schedule and can plan my meals, appointments, etc! The best thing is it syncs with my phone!!!!! So easy and so helpful! Get it, you won't be disappointed! Truly!

PainterLC, Oct 20, 2026

Best tool for neurodivergence!!!This calendar has help our family a lot not only to keep track everyone’s schedules, but is main benefit is helping our kids and us handle chores and task with ease l, making tantrums and back and forth a thing of the past!!! My kids love the reward systems which help with positive reinforcement!!!

Mbsandy, Oct 20, 2026

We love skylight!Owning a skylight in our home and using the app has been a lifesaver for our family. We now have access to one another’s calendars and meetings and know the plan for each day!

NutMeg0686, Oct 18, 2026

About the developer

Skylight Frame has published on the App Store since Oct 15, 2018: 2 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Alternatives to Skylight App

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Questions people ask

How much does Skylight App cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

How do I cancel Skylight App?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Skylight App and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Skylight App have a free trial?

Yes: Skylight Plus (Monthly) offers a 14 days free trial, then $3.99 per month.

Is the Skylight App free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for basic functionalities. However, certain premium features, such as earning stars for completed tasks, building a family recipe book, uploading videos, and auto-importing events, require a PLUS subscription.

Skylight App in one paragraph

Skylight App by Skylight Frame is a Photo & Video app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 52,438 ratings. 127 of 1,372 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (9%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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