# Skylight App vs Campanion

The clearest difference is monetization model: Campanion at free against Skylight App's free with in-app purchases. Skylight App's advantage is chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skylight App sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Campanion sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Skylight App against 4.9 for Campanion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52K and 40K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Skylight App's written reviews are positive against 66% of Campanion's.

Skylight App ships an update weekly, Campanion every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skylight App | Campanion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037/reviews) | **[4.9 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campanion/id1457911692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 40K |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skylight Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438779036) | [CampMinder, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/635519014) |

## What reviewers say

### Skylight App

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #46 Top Free · Photo & Video, #120 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 (22)**

| 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 (Trial) | $79.00 | 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


### Campanion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campanion/id1457911692)

Stay connected with your child's camp experience through a personalized stream of photos, albums, and updates. Advanced facial recognition technology automatically finds and delivers pictures of your camper, ensuring you never miss a moment. Easily download and share high-resolution images, and send letters directly to your child.

**Highlights:** Personalized camp photo stream, Face Finder technology for automatic photo tagging, Push notifications for new photos, Organized photo albums, Download and share hi-res images, In-app letter composition and delivery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Campanion Season Pass 2026 | $35.00 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2026 – $50.00 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient way to stay connected with kids at camp
- 🚀 Effective facial recognition for finding photos of kids
- 💡 Helpful features like emailing, photo sharing, and activity updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently, especially after recent updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance in finding and tagging photos of kids
- 🔋 App drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or get past splash screen
- Notifications not working properly
- Typing issues in email composer

**Requested features**

- Full-screen iPad support
- Ability to manually correct tagged photos
- Option to view all tagged photos in an album


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skylight App free?

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

### Is Campanion free?

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

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

Campanion is rated higher. Skylight App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Campanion averages 4.9 from 40K ratings.

### Do Skylight App or Campanion have ads?

Neither Skylight App nor Campanion shows ads.

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

Skylight App ships an update weekly, and Campanion every 8 days. Most recently, Skylight App was updated on October 28, 2026 and Campanion on October 28, 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.*