Gatherby compared with Skylight Calendar
Gatherby runs on iPhone and the web, with no dedicated display to buy. Skylight Calendar offers a shared touchscreen display and a companion mobile app.
This comparison is written by Gatherby.
| Topic | Gatherby | Skylight Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Where you use it | On iPhone and the web. Gatherby pricing | A touchscreen display on a countertop stand or wall mount, in 10-, 15-, or 27-inch sizes, plus the free Skylight app.1 |
| Hardware purchase | No dedicated display to buy. Gatherby pricing | The display is a one-time purchase. Prices by size and model are in the Skylight shop.2 |
| Calendars | Read connected Google calendars; subscribe to the Gatherby calendar feed. Gatherby Help: Calendar | Syncs Google, Apple, Outlook, Yahoo, Cozi, and Readdle calendars, and any calendar with a public sharing link.1,2 |
| Shared lists | Share grocery lists and add ingredients from saved recipes. Gatherby Help: Grocery list ยท Gatherby Help: Recipes | Checklists you create and edit on the display or in the app, with a grocery list created by default. Custom lists need no subscription.1,2 |
| Children's chores | Tasks for adults; no children's chore system. Gatherby Help: Tasks | Chore tracking for children. Star rewards come with Calendar Plus.1,3 |
| Price and optional plans | Free for 30 days. Then $5/month or $50/year for the household. Gatherby pricing | The display is a one-time purchase. Tasks, custom lists, profiles, and parental lock need no subscription. Calendar Plus is an optional annual upgrade that adds rewards, meal planning, Magic Import, and a photo screensaver; its price is on the Calendar Plus page.1,2,3 |
- Skylight: Skylight Calendar, checked November 3, 2026
- Skylight: Skylight Calendar in the Skylight shop, checked November 3, 2026
- Skylight: Calendar Plus, checked November 3, 2026
Where Skylight Calendar may suit you better
Skylight Calendar may suit you if you want a dedicated display in a shared room. It also offers chore tools for children, with star rewards through Calendar Plus. Its companion app lets you manage plans on the go.
Free for 30 days. Then $5/month or $50/year for the household.
Last checked November 3, 2026. Details about Skylight Calendar come from its official pages linked above. Plans and features may change. Tell us about a correction.