Comparison

SkyportHome vs Dear Optimist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyportHome

Remotely monitor and control your Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems from anywhere. Manage thermostat schedules, adjust settings, and receive important system alerts and maintenance reminders.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control of HVAC systems
  • Manage thermostat schedules
  • Adjust temperature, humidity, and fan settings
  • Receive system alerts and maintenance reminders
  • View weather conditions and forecasts
  • Energy usage insights
Features
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The SkyportHome Mobile App allows homeowners to remotely monitor and control their Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems — anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Easily monitor and control multiple locations and smart thermostats across Daikin, Amana, and Goodman systems • Edit and manage thermostat schedules conveniently from your mobile device • Set Adjustment Mode or Away Mode with a single tap • Adjust temperature, humidity, and fan settings remotely • View current weather conditions and forecasts for each location • Receive alerts, maintenance reminders, and system notifications in real time • Get insights into your system’s estimated monthly energy usage with our Energy Report feature Compatible with all Daikin, Amana and Goodman smart thermostats. Some functionalities, such as indoor air quality history, require a compatible Daikin One Home Air Monitor device.

About

Dear Optimist

Features
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Dear Optimist is your daily companion for a more grounded, hopeful mind. Open the app each morning to a fresh affirmation, then take a few quiet minutes to journal, reflect, and set your intention for the day. Built for people who want a simple, beautiful space to check in with themselves — no clutter, no noise, just you and your thoughts. WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE • A new hand-crafted affirmation every day to reframe your mindset • A private journal to capture how you’re really feeling • Gratitude prompts that help you notice the good, even on hard days • A calm, distraction-free design made for daily reflection • Entries saved and synced securely, so your story stays yours WHY DEAR OPTIMIST Optimism isn’t about ignoring what’s hard. It’s about choosing, one day at a time, to look for what’s possible. Dear Optimist gives you a small daily ritual to build that habit — a few minutes that can change the shape of your whole day. Whether you’re working through anxiety, building a gratitude practice, or just want a kinder inner voice, Dear Optimist meets you where you are. DEAR OPTIMIST PLUS Unlock the full experience with a subscription: • Unlimited journal entries and history • The complete affirmations list Subscription options: • Monthly — $3.99/month • Annual — $39.99. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your device’s Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dearoptimist.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dearoptimist.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SkyportHome4 screens
Dear Optimist1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkyportHome at none against Dear Optimist's 2. SkyportHome also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dear Optimist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dear Optimist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SkyportHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyportHome ships an update every 2 months, Dear Optimist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SkyportHome versus Dear Optimist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyportHomeDear Optimist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaikin North AmericaOptimistic Media LLC

Bugs and requests

SkyportHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Thermostat schedules not working as expected
  • Thermostat not maintaining set temperature
  • Thermostat losing WiFi connection frequently
  • App not syncing with actual thermostat state

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customizable fan control and scheduling
  • Improved humidity monitoring and control
  • Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
  • Detailed energy usage and runtime reporting

Dear Optimist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyportHome

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dear Optimist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SkyportHome free?
SkyportHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Optimist free?
Dear Optimist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyportHome or Dear Optimist have ads?
Dear Optimist shows ads; SkyportHome does not.
Which is updated more often, SkyportHome or Dear Optimist?
SkyportHome ships an update every 2 months, and Dear Optimist every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyportHome was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dear Optimist on October 28, 2026.

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