Classic Setup vs SkyThings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic Setup
This utility app simplifies configuring compatible hardware by sending pre-defined SMS messages. It eliminates the need for manual SMS typing, making hardware setup much easier. Requires specific compatible hardware to function.
- Sends pre-defined SMS messages
- Simplifies hardware settings
- Works with compatible hardware
- Eliminates manual SMS typing
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This app works with compatible hardwares only. Please refer to your hardware user manual. Classic Setup sends pre defined SMSs to the GSM communicator to apply desirable settings. Without this app you need to type the content of the SMSs, so its much easier to use this app.
SkyThings
Control your home environment remotely with this app. Manage lighting, climate, security, and multimedia systems from your smart touch panels. Enjoy peace of mind and create the perfect atmosphere from anywhere.
- Remote home environment control
- Smart touch panel integration
- Lighting and ambiance management
- Heating and cooling system control
- Security and alarm system management
- Camera and intercom access
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SkyThings transforms the way you experience your living spaces. Effortlessly connect with smart touch panels and take full control of your environment — anytime, anywhere. Pairing is simple: just scan the QR code on your touch panel, and your device is instantly synced. With SkyThings, you can easily manage: - Lighting and ambiance - Shutters and shades - Heating and cooling systems - Security and alarm systems - Cameras and intercom - Multimedia and more Stay connected and enjoy complete peace of mind, whether you're at home or away. Control every moment, create the perfect atmosphere, and keep your loved ones safe — all from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic Setup at 4.8 against SkyThings's 1.0. Classic Setup also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). SkyThings's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 50 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classic Setup holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Classic Setup's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyThings's.
Classic Setup ships an update every 50 months, SkyThings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic Setup | SkyThings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 50 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M S Dehkordi | ASTRUM TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Classic Setup
SkyThings
In-app purchases
Classic Setup
No in-app purchases
SkyThings
No in-app purchases
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