HP Sprocket vs Skylight App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HP Sprocket
This app allows you to print photos from your smartphone or social media directly to HP Sprocket printers. Customize your images with text, borders, and emojis before printing on various photo paper sizes, including sticker options.
- Print photos from smartphone and social media
- Edit photos with text, borders, and emojis
- Supports multiple photo paper sizes
- Sticker photo paper functionality
- Easy printer pairing
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Print your favorite memories on 2x3”, 2.3x3.4”, 3.5x4.25”, or 4x6” photo paper with HP’s incredible photo-editing hub for all HP Sprocket printers. Find your memorable photos on your smartphone or social media and send them to the app to create beautiful, vibrant prints. Hang up your unforgettable images printed on classic photo paper or decorate your belongings with fun stickers using HP Sprocket sticker photo paper. Of course, before you print, you can take full advantage of the app by customize your photos. Add text, borders, emojis, and more to each photo to add style and make them stand out. Each HP Sprocket printer is compact, sleek, and lightweight to easily carry with you. Pair any of the HP Sprocket printers to the app in seconds and get ready to print amazing images anywhere you go. HP and Sprocket are registered trademarks of HP Inc. and are used by C&A Marketing Inc. under license from HP Inc.
Skylight App
This app centralizes your family's schedules, tasks, and memories in one accessible platform. It allows for syncing multiple calendars, managing shared lists, and even creating a digital recipe book. Additionally, it facilitates photo and video sharing to a connected digital frame.
- Sync unlimited calendars
- Manage shared lists
- Create family routines
- Build recipe book & meal plans
- Upload photos & videos
- Manage digital photo frame
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Skylight is the operating system for your family, bringing everyone’s calendars, lists, routines, and memories into one place. The Skylight App can be used to activate and manage your Skylight Calendar and Skylight Frame. Skylight Calendar - Sync unlimited calendars or create events directly - Set recurring chores & routines to keep everyone aligned - Share grocery and to-do lists, plus more! - Earn stars and unlock Rewards for completed tasks [PLUS] - Build your family recipe book & meal plans [PLUS] - Upload photos & videos to use as screensavers [PLUS] - Auto-import events, PDFs, recipes & more [PLUS] Skylight Frame - Easy setup: Connect to WiFi and go - Add photos anytime, anywhere via app or email - Create unlimited albums with captions - Upload videos and customize your display [PLUS] You can find our Terms of Service here: https://myskylight.com/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HP Sprocket at none against Skylight App's 21. Skylight App's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 42%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Skylight App sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HP Sprocket asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HP Sprocket against 4.8 for Skylight App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 52K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of HP Sprocket's written reviews are positive against 69% of Skylight App's.
HP Sprocket ships an update every 3 weeks, Skylight App weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | HP Sprocket | Skylight App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (65K ratings) | 4.8 (52K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | 68.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 52K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 451 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | C&A Marketing, Inc. | Skylight Frame |
Customer experience
HP Sprocket
Skylight App
User reviews
HP Sprocket
From 65K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use
- 📸 Convenient for printing photos
- 🎨 Customizable with frames and stickers
- 🔋 Rechargeable and portable
- 🖨 Good print quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔁 Duplicate printing
- 🎨 Limited editing options
- 💰 Expensive photo paper
- 🔍 Cropping/sizing problems
Skylight App
From 52K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 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
Room to improve
- 🔒 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
Bugs and requests
HP Sprocket
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Printer not detected by app
- Firmware update problems
- Overheating during extended use
Requested features
6 requests- Add more collage and layout options
- Improve photo editing capabilities
- Increase customization options for frames and borders
- Allow freehand placement of multiple photos on a single print
- Implement landscape orientation support
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- Add a 'favorite' feature for preferred effects and borders
Skylight App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Difficulty logging in and managing accounts
- Inconsistent photo upload and sync issues
- Calendar functionality not working as expected
- Unexpected frame disconnections from WiFi
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to rearrange and sort photos
- More customization options for the frame
- Integration with popular photo storage services
- Improved app stability and user experience
- Ability to delete individual photos remotely
In-app purchases
HP Sprocket
No in-app purchases
Skylight App
- Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Skylight Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Frame Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Buddy Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Skylight Digital Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Skylight Plus (Monthly)14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Calendar Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Skylight Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Assistant Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
- Frame Plus Annual$39.001 Year
- Skylight Plus (Yearly)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Skylight Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Skylight Digital Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Buddy Plus Annual$39.991 Year
- Skylight Plus (Yearly)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Skylight Plus (Yearly)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Calendar Plus Annual$79.001 Year
- Skylight Plus Yearly$79.991 Year
- Assistant Plus Annual$119.991 Year
