# Skylight App vs Gospel Stream

The clearest difference is rating: Skylight App at 4.8 against Gospel Stream's 4.2. Skylight App also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 42%) and ratings volume (53K vs 166). Gospel Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skylight App sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gospel Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skylight App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skylight App has 53K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Skylight App's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gospel Stream's.

Skylight App ships an update weekly, Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skylight App | Gospel Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037/reviews)** | [4.2 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skylight Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438779036) | [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://appshunter.io/developer/319828224) |

## What reviewers say

### Skylight App

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #47 Top Free · Photo & Video, #153 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


### Gospel Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gospel-stream/id1610585701)

Access live church broadcasts and a library of inspirational videos. This app provides uplifting content to support personal study and daily viewing of gospel messages. Enjoy an ad-free experience with notifications for upcoming events.

**Highlights:** Live church broadcasts, Browse inspirational videos, Key messages from the Church, Ad-free viewing experience, Notifications for broadcasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy navigation to live and recent broadcasts
- 🎬 Wholesome, distraction-free content
- 🔄 Background playback with saved progress
- 📱 Multi-device availability
- ✨ Clean, simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Significant feature reduction from previous apps
- 🔥 Device overheating during streaming
- 📉 Limited radio/podcast options
- 🎵 Music-heavy, lacks talk content

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in errors with FamilySearch credentials
- Circle notifications don't navigate to messages
- Feedback submission returns server errors
- Black screen with play button on iPhone 13 Pro
- App doesn't resume from saved position

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarks feature
- Up next/queue functionality
- Continue watching across devices
- Video trimming/clipping capability
- Playlist and presentation creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skylight App free?

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

### Is Gospel Stream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skylight App or Gospel Stream?

Skylight App is rated higher. Skylight App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Gospel Stream averages 4.2 from 166 ratings.

### Do Skylight App or Gospel Stream have ads?

Neither Skylight App nor Gospel Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skylight App or Gospel Stream?

Skylight App ships an update weekly, and Gospel Stream every 5 weeks. Most recently, Skylight App was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gospel Stream on October 26, 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.*