# Progress vs Sky Smart Home

Progress and Sky Smart Home both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sky Smart Home's. Progress also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). Sky Smart Home's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sky Smart Home is free to download; Progress costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Progress against 4.0 for Sky Smart Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Progress has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sky Smart Home's.

Progress ships an update every 2 days, Sky Smart Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | Sky Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-check-your-progress/id1531556410/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaku Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382485798) | [Sky UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250228) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-check-your-progress/id1531556410)

Easily track your progress and countdown to important dates. Set custom periods and visualize remaining days at a glance. Utilize home screen widgets for quick access to your progress updates.

**Highlights:** Set custom periods, Display days remaining, Home screen widgets, Progress visualization, Countdown timer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sky Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580)

This app offers a smart approach to home insurance, integrating devices and services into a single platform. Monitor your home remotely with live camera feeds, receive alerts from sensors, and manage your insurance needs conveniently.

**Highlights:** Live HD camera feed, Video doorbell alerts and communication, Motion and contact sensor monitoring, Leak detection alerts, Automatic arming for home security, Secure cloud video storage, In-app customer support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup process for most users
- 💰 Good value for money/insurance bundling
- 📷 Decent video quality when working
- 🔋 Improved battery life compared to Ring (some users)
- 🌐 Works well on WiFi and remote 4G/5G connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues from network
- 🔋 Poor doorbell battery life (2-5 days)
- ⏱️ Significant lag when viewing live feed
- 📱 App constantly logs users out
- 🔌 Weak WiFi signal range and connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Error 401 code preventing app access
- Login access denied without password entry option
- Firmware update failures rendering app unusable
- App won't open - constant error messages
- Camera stuck on pink screen during setup

**Requested features**

- Landscape full-screen video viewing mode
- Separate notification types for doorbell vs motion detection
- Phone ring alert instead of beep for doorbell
- Customizable notification sounds
- Portable/wireless chime option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

Progress costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sky Smart Home free?

Sky Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Progress or Sky Smart Home?

Progress and Sky Smart Home are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Progress or Sky Smart Home have ads?

Neither Progress nor Sky Smart Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or Sky Smart Home?

Progress ships an update every 2 days, and Sky Smart Home monthly. Most recently, Progress was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sky Smart Home on September 24, 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.*