# CEIVA Snap vs Skylight App

The clearest difference is rating: Skylight App at 4.8 against CEIVA Snap's 1.9. Skylight App also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 28%) and ratings volume (53K vs 69). CEIVA Snap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Skylight App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skylight App has 53K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of CEIVA Snap's written reviews are positive against 69% of Skylight App's.

CEIVA Snap ships an update every 3 weeks, Skylight App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CEIVA Snap | Skylight App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ceiva-snap/id297171042/reviews) | **[4.8 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylight-app/id1438779037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 122 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CEIVA Logic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297171045) | [Skylight Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438779036) |

## What reviewers say

### CEIVA Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ceiva-snap/id297171042)

Easily send photos directly to CEIVA frames from anywhere in the world. View, save, share, and store your memories, and invite loved ones to contribute their own pictures. Customize photos with borders, stickers, and captions for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Send photos directly to CEIVA frames, View, save, share, and store photos, Invite friends and family to send photos, Add borders, stickers, and captions, Automatically geotag photos, Organize photo albums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy photo sharing for family
- 👍 Great for connecting distant family
- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 Intuitive UI for some
- 👍 Allows sending photos on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly during upload
- 🐛 App is unstable and unreliable
- 🐛 Uploads often fail or are blurry
- 🐛 Login issues and password recovery problems
- 🐛 Cannot download or upload pictures

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently, especially during uploads
- Photos are uploaded blurry or with poor clarity
- Login issues, including incorrect password errors
- Unable to download or upload pictures
- App crashes when scrolling through camera roll

**Requested features**

- Fix the app to stop crashing
- Allow uploading more than 1-2 pictures at a time
- Improve photo clarity and quality
- Fix login and password recovery issues
- Update the app for newer iOS versions


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CEIVA Snap free?

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

### Is Skylight App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CEIVA Snap or Skylight App?

Skylight App is rated higher. CEIVA Snap averages 1.9 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Skylight App averages 4.8 from 53K ratings.

### Do CEIVA Snap or Skylight App have ads?

Neither CEIVA Snap nor Skylight App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CEIVA Snap or Skylight App?

CEIVA Snap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skylight App weekly. Most recently, CEIVA Snap was updated on October 20, 2026 and Skylight App on October 30, 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.*