Aura Frames vs Skylight App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aura Frames
Effortlessly display and share your cherished photos with loved ones. This smart photo frame app allows you to preload images, connect your frame to Wi-Fi quickly, and invite family to contribute their own memories. Relive moments together and share unlimited photos and videos.
- Preload photos and messages for gifts
- Quick Wi-Fi frame setup
- Invite family to share photos
- Unlimited photo and video sharing
- Scan prints and artwork
- Relive shared memories
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Aura is a smart photo frame that makes displaying and sharing photos delightfully simple. Get the free Aura app to view and share your photos, get your frame set up, and more: - Preload photos or write a message before giving Aura as a gift - Connect your frame to WiFi - in less than 5 minutes! - Invite family members to share their photos to your frame - Share unlimited photos and videos to an Aura frame - See what your family has added, and relive memories together - Scan prints and artwork with your phone or tablet's camera With Aura, you can share those meaningful moments and memories that are only meant to be shared with the people closest to you.
Skylight App
This app synchronizes family calendars, lists, and routines, while also allowing users to manage photos and videos for a connected family experience. It works in tandem with a physical frame and calendar device, offering features like task rewards and recipe planning.
- Sync unlimited calendars
- Set recurring chores and routines
- Share grocery and to-do lists
- Upload photos and videos
- Create unlimited photo albums
- Build family recipe book
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Skylight is the operating system for your family, bringing everyone’s calendars, lists, routines, and memories into one place. The Skylight App can be used to activate and manage your Skylight Calendar and Skylight Frame. Skylight Calendar - Sync unlimited calendars or create events directly - Set recurring chores & routines to keep everyone aligned - Share grocery and to-do lists, plus more! - Earn stars and unlock Rewards for completed tasks [PLUS] - Build your family recipe book & meal plans [PLUS] - Upload photos & videos to use as screensavers [PLUS] - Auto-import events, PDFs, recipes & more [PLUS] Skylight Frame - Easy setup: Connect to WiFi and go - Add photos anytime, anywhere via app or email - Create unlimited albums with captions - Upload videos and customize your display [PLUS] You can find our Terms of Service here: https://myskylight.com/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura Frames at none against Skylight App's 10. Skylight App's advantage is chart position (#12 vs #76). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Skylight App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Aura Frames asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Aura Frames against 4.8 for Skylight App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 53K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Aura Frames's written reviews are positive against 69% of Skylight App's.
Aura Frames ships an update every 4 days, Skylight App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aura Frames | Skylight App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better | 4.8 (53K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K | 53K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #76 | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | Aura Home, Inc. | Skylight Frame |
Customer experience
Aura Frames
Skylight App
User reviews
Aura Frames
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Ability to share photos with family
- 👍 Great quality of photos on frame
- 👍 Convenient way to display family photos
- 👍 Helpful for grandparents to stay connected
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Issues with uploading and displaying photos
- 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- 🐛 Limited customization options for photo display
- 🐛 Buggy software after recent updates
Skylight App
From 53K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 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
Room to improve
- 🔒 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
Bugs and requests
Aura Frames
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to upload photos
- Frame randomly disconnects from WiFi
- Live Photos feature not working as expected
- Inability to delete individual photos from frame
- Inconsistent behavior when changing WiFi networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to organize photos into albums
- Implement manual photo sorting and ordering
- Allow more control over photo display timing
- Integrate with cloud storage services like OneDrive
- Improve photo positioning and cropping algorithms
Skylight App
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Aura Frames
No in-app purchases
Skylight App
- Skylight Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Frame Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Buddy Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Calendar Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Assistant Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
- Frame Plus Annual$39.001 Year
- Skylight Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Calendar Plus Annual (Trial)1 Month trial$79.001 Year
- Calendar Plus Annual$79.001 Year
- Assistant Plus Annual$119.991 Year
