# Skylight App vs ThrowBaks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThrowBaks at none against Skylight App's 21. ThrowBaks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Skylight App's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 2) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ThrowBaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThrowBaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skylight App has 52K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ThrowBaks's.

Skylight App ships an update weekly, ThrowBaks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skylight App | ThrowBaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skylight Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438779036) | [Anthony Salesi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808703654) |

## What reviewers say

### Skylight App

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #48 Top Free · Photo & Video, #127 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


### ThrowBaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636)

This app lets you revisit your past memories, one year at a time. It supports full-resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, and displays their original locations. Your privacy is protected as it never collects or stores your data.

**Highlights:** View memories year by year, Full resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, View memory locations, Share memories to other apps, 100% ad-free experience, Privacy-focused, no data collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skylight App free?

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

### Is ThrowBaks free?

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

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

ThrowBaks is rated higher. Skylight App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while ThrowBaks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Skylight App or ThrowBaks have ads?

Neither Skylight App nor ThrowBaks shows ads.

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

Skylight App ships an update weekly, and ThrowBaks every 9 days. Most recently, Skylight App was updated on September 30, 2026 and ThrowBaks on August 27, 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.*