# SkylinkNet vs Sky Smart Home

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Smart Home at 4.0 against SkylinkNet's 2.5. Sky Smart Home also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). SkylinkNet's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sky Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkylinkNet has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of SkylinkNet's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sky Smart Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SkylinkNet ships an update every 4 months, Sky Smart Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkylinkNet | Sky Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylinknet/id883545159/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **25.3% of reviews** | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 58 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKYLINK GROUP LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/553398083) | [Sky UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250228) |

## What reviewers say

### SkylinkNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skylinknet/id883545159)

Monitor your home remotely with your smartphone. Arm or disarm your alarm system, control smart home devices, and receive instant notifications for any activity. View live camera feeds and manage up to 100 sensors and controllers.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm arming/disarming, Push notifications for activity, Smart home device control, Live camera surveillance, Customizable alarm settings, Low battery alerts, Event logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 SkylinkNet free?

SkylinkNet is free to download, 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, SkylinkNet or Sky Smart Home?

Sky Smart Home is rated higher. SkylinkNet averages 2.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Sky Smart Home averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither SkylinkNet nor Sky Smart Home shows ads.

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

SkylinkNet ships an update every 4 months, and Sky Smart Home monthly. Most recently, SkylinkNet was updated on July 5, 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.*