# AppLights vs VTI 360 Skyview 2

The clearest difference is rating: AppLights at 3.7 against VTI 360 Skyview 2's 2.4. AppLights also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). VTI 360 Skyview 2's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

AppLights holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTI 360 Skyview 2 has 45 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AppLights's written reviews are positive against 27% of VTI 360 Skyview 2's.

AppLights ships an update every 2 months, VTI 360 Skyview 2 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLights | VTI 360 Skyview 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330/reviews)** | [2.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vti-360-skyview-2/id1585274737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gemmy Industries Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/889851671) | [Sakar International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506674385) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330)

Create and control stunning holiday light displays directly from your smartphone. This app offers a wide range of effects, colors, and themes for both indoor and outdoor decorating, making custom holiday lighting easy to manage.

**Highlights:** Smartphone control, Dozens of effects and colors, Multiple holiday themes, Customizable color options, Easy setup and management, Indoor and outdoor use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🎨 Variety of lighting effects
- ⏱️ Lights last for years
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔧 Unreliable/unstable
- 💡 Limited customization
- 🕰️ No timer feature
- 🔍 App not updated/supported

**Reported bugs**

- Lights not responding to app commands
- Lights stuck in demo/default mode
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Custom color/pattern creation
- Ability to sync multiple strings
- Timer/scheduling functionality
- More lighting effects/modes
- Improved app UI/UX


### VTI 360 Skyview 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vti-360-skyview-2/id1585274737)

This application allows you to connect to a compatible drone to view live camera feeds, record 360-degree videos, and capture panoramic photos. You can also download and share your captured media with others.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera video stream viewing, 360-degree video recording, 360-degree photo capture, Thumbnail viewing, Download videos and pictures, Share media with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLights free?

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

### Is VTI 360 Skyview 2 free?

VTI 360 Skyview 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppLights or VTI 360 Skyview 2?

AppLights is rated higher. AppLights averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VTI 360 Skyview 2 averages 2.4 from 45 ratings.

### Do AppLights or VTI 360 Skyview 2 have ads?

Neither AppLights nor VTI 360 Skyview 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLights or VTI 360 Skyview 2?

AppLights ships an update every 2 months, and VTI 360 Skyview 2 every 4 months. Most recently, AppLights was updated on October 22, 2026 and VTI 360 Skyview 2 on October 22, 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.*