Skylight Calendar vs TimeTree (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TimeTree grades higher than Skylight Calendar: 3.2 against 1.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
TimeTree grades higher on value for money, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Skylight Calendar
Family touchscreen calendar with chore charts and optional Plus plan
TimeTree
Shared calendar app for families, couples and groups
Which one is for you
Pick Skylight Calendar if
- Fits if you want a family calendar on the wall with no monthly bill for basics
- Works for households that already use Google or Apple calendars
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you add it up: $299.99 for the device, $79 a year for Plus
- Skip it if you want software only, as there is no app-only version
- Tight if you want meal planning, rewards or the photo screensaver, all Calendar Plus
- Watch out: Plus subscriptions are excluded from promotions
- Watch out: the 27-inch Calendar Max and other devices are priced separately
Pick TimeTree if
- Fits if your family or partner needs one schedule everybody can see and add to
- Works for groups whose plans need talking over, since each event has its own chat
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if ads in your calendar bother you, as removing them takes Premium at $4.49 a month
- Not for you if you want a desktop app, because computers get the web version only
- Tight if you plan your day hour by hour, since that view is Premium and shows up to 3 days
- Tight if you attach PDFs or other files to events, which is Premium only
- Watch out: Google Calendar is the only sync on record, and Premium prices vary by region
How we grade them
| 1.4GPASkylight CalendarWeak | 3.2GPATimeTreeVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$299.99 one-time, against a calendar-tool one-time middle of $5.99, though it includes the screen. | BPremium is $44.99 a year, which works out at $3.75 a month and puts it in the cheaper quarter of calendar tools, or $4.49 if you pay monthly. It takes the ads away and adds file attachments, an hour-by-hour view of up to 3 days and event priority. The first month is free. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial; the first Calendar Plus month is free and hardware returns are accepted for 4 months. | BShared calendars, chat and photos inside events, memos and to-do lists are all free, with no cap on how many calendars you keep. A family could really live on that. The ads are the price, and they only go away on Premium. |
| Features | CSynced calendar, tasks, lists and views. Meal planning, rewards and Magic Import need Calendar Plus. | BA calendar per group, a conversation inside every event, shared memos and to-do lists, and filters to see family, school and hobbies together or apart. That covers the shared-calendar job, though file attachments and the hour-by-hour view are Premium and Google Calendar is the only sync named. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You mount it and link family accounts. | A4.85 from about 92,000 App Store ratings. Make a calendar, invite people, and everyone sees the same schedule. You can copy in events from the calendars already on your phone to get going. |
| Platforms and integrations | COne device with phone apps, linking Google, Outlook, Apple, Cozi and Yahoo calendars. | BiPhone, Android, Apple Watch and the web, but there's no desktop app and Google Calendar is the only integration on record, with no API. Computers get the web version. |
| Best for | a family calendar screen for the kitchen | one shared calendar for a family or couple |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Skylight Calendar and TimeTree. How we grade
Where they differ
- Skylight Calendar also covers habit tracking.
- TimeTree also covers notes.
At a glance
| Skylight Calendar | TimeTree | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $299.99 one-time for Calendar 2; optional Calendar Plus $79 per year | $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year |
| Free plan | The device's basic features work without a subscription: calendar sync, color coding, task manager, custom lists and day, week and month views. | Free version with ads: shared calendars, chat and photos in events, memos and to-do lists. No file attachments, vertical view, event priority or dedicated support. |
| Free trial | First month of Calendar Plus free with a Calendar purchase; 4-month free returns on hardware | First month of Premium free on both the monthly and the annual subscription |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Skylight | TimeTree, Inc. |
| Price read from | myskylight.com | timetreeapp.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Skylight Calendar
- The hardware costs $299.99 for Calendar 2; there is no software-only version.
- Meal planning, photo screensaver, rewards and Magic Import need Calendar Plus at $79 a year.
- The page says individual Calendar Plus subscriptions are excluded from promotions and discounts.
- Skylight also sells a 27-inch Calendar Max, a Care calendar, a photo Frame and a Buddy routine device, which this entry does not price.
TimeTree
- The free version shows ads; removing them requires Premium.
- Attaching PDFs and other files, the vertical hour-by-hour view and event priority are Premium-only.
- TimeTree notes that Premium pricing varies by region and currency and points buyers to the App Store or Google Play for the exact price.
- The App Store listing covers iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple Vision; computers use the web version rather than a desktop app.
Key features
Skylight Calendar
- Synced family calendar
- Pulls in Google, Outlook, Apple, Cozi and Yahoo calendars, with a color for each family member and day, week, month and schedule views.
- Tasks manager
- Interactive checklists for kids' routines and chores, included without a subscription.
- Custom lists
- Task, to-do and grocery lists usable on the device or in the free mobile app.
- Magic Import
- Forward school emails or PDFs, or upload photos of flyers, and they are converted into calendar events (Plus).
- Meal planning and rewards
- Plan meals and add star-based rewards to chores; both are part of Calendar Plus.
TimeTree
- Group-based shared calendars
- Create a calendar, invite the members and everyone sees the same schedule. You can keep as many calendars as you need, for example one each for family, school and hobbies.
- Chat inside events
- Each event has its own conversation where members settle details such as time and place, and can post photos.
- Memos and to-do lists
- Share notes and lists with the members of a calendar, or keep a memo for a plan that has no fixed date yet.
- Filters across calendars
- View your own plans, family schedules and other calendars together in one view, or use filters to switch between them.
- Device calendar sync
- Copy events from, or sync with, the other calendars on your device, such as Google Calendar, to get started with existing data.
- Public Calendar
- Organizations can publish event information to followers' calendars, with scheduled posting and repeating events. TimeTree describes the public feature as free.
Plans
Skylight Calendar
Calendar 2 (15 inch)$299.99
one-time
Hardware with swappable Snap Frames and a tabletop stand or wall mount; basic features need no subscription.
Calendar Plus$79
per year, after a first free month for new subscribers
Adds meal planning, photo and video screensaver, rewards, Magic Import with Sidekick and Disney Mode.
TimeTree
Free$0
Ad-supported shared calendars with event chat, photos in event comments, memos and to-do lists.
TimeTree Premium$4.49
per month, or $44.99 per year
No ads, PDF and other file attachments on events, a vertical view of up to 3 days, event priority and dedicated support.
Ways to pay less
Skylight Calendar
No public discounts listed.
TimeTree
- Annual discount
2 months off with the annual plan
TimeTree lists Premium at 4.49 USD a month or 44.99 USD a year, and describes the annual subscription as 2 months off.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Skylight Calendar or TimeTree?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Skylight Calendar starts at $299.99 one-time for Calendar 2; optional Calendar Plus $79 per year, and TimeTree starts at $4.49 per month, or $44.99 per year.
Which has a free plan, Skylight Calendar or TimeTree?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Skylight Calendar and TimeTree have a free plan.
Which platforms do Skylight Calendar and TimeTree run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only TimeTree lists a web app. Both list iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.