# DanceBUG vs Skylight App

The clearest difference is rating: Skylight App at 4.8 against DanceBUG's 3.5. Skylight App also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 38%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). DanceBUG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skylight App sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DanceBUG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skylight App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skylight App has 52K ratings behind it against 890, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of DanceBUG's written reviews are positive against 69% of Skylight App's.

DanceBUG ships an update monthly, Skylight App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DanceBUG | Skylight App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancebug/id1200335058/reviews) | **[4.8 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 890 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 103 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DanceBUG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200335057) | [Skylight Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438779036) |

## What reviewers say

### DanceBUG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancebug/id1200335058)

Securely view purchased dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere. Get live event updates, schedules, and notifications for upcoming routines. Share media directly to social platforms.

**Highlights:** View purchased dance photos and videos, Share media to social media, Watch studio-provided dance videos, Live stream dance competitions, Track dancer routines with notifications, View event schedules and maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great quality videos
- 📽️ Convenient to watch live streams
- 🗓️ Helpful to track competition schedules
- 🤳 Easy to share dance videos and photos
- 💾 Useful to have all media in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable live streaming
- 🕰️ Inaccurate competition schedules
- 🔒 Issues with account creation and login
- 📸 Poor photo and video quality at times

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in
- Live stream constantly freezing or buffering
- Competition schedules not matching actual events
- Photos and videos not loading or disappearing
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to download videos for offline viewing
- Improved live stream stability and quality
- More accurate and up-to-date competition schedules
- Easier navigation and organization of media
- Support for casting/mirroring to TVs


### Skylight App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #41 Top Free · Photo & Video, #104 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Sync unlimited calendars, Manage shared lists, Create family routines, Build recipe book & meal plans, Upload photos & videos, Manage digital photo frame

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skylight Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Skylight Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Frame Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Buddy Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Skylight Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Skylight Digital Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Skylight Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Calendar Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Skylight Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Assistant Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Frame Plus Annual | $39.00 | per year |
| Skylight Plus (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Skylight Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Skylight Digital Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Buddy Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Skylight Plus (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Skylight Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Calendar Plus Annual | $79.00 | per year |
| Skylight Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Assistant Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DanceBUG free?

DanceBUG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Skylight App free?

Skylight App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DanceBUG or Skylight App?

Skylight App is rated higher. DanceBUG averages 3.5 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Skylight App averages 4.8 from 52K ratings.

### Do DanceBUG or Skylight App have ads?

Neither DanceBUG nor Skylight App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DanceBUG or Skylight App?

DanceBUG ships an update monthly, and Skylight App weekly. Most recently, DanceBUG was updated on October 9, 2026 and Skylight App on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*