CompareSkylight Calendar alternatives

Skylight Calendar Alternatives: Displays and Apps Compared

Skylight Calendar is a well-liked family display, but a 15-inch one costs $299.99 before the $79 yearly Plus plan. If the chore chart is what you are after, there are cheaper displays, software for screens you already own, and apps that need no screen at all.

Here are eight alternatives with what each costs up front and every year, and where each falls short, including ours.

Prices and features checked September 2026. Every claim links to its source; vendors change pricing, so confirm before you buy.

Why families look for a Skylight alternative

  • The upfront cost: $149.99 for the 10-inch, $299.99 for the 15-inch, and $569.99 or more for the 27-inch.
  • Skylight Plus is $79 a year for star rewards, meal planning, and photos, on top of a device you already paid for.
  • It has no battery, so it has to stay plugged in where there is an outlet.
  • A shared screen mainly helps kids without their own device; everyone else already has a phone.

Sources:Skylight compare pageSkylight pricing helpTaste of Home: Skylight vs Hearth

The short version

ToolBest forStarting priceFree plan
ChoreSplitFamilies who mainly want the chore chart, not a new screenNo hardware. Free, or Plus at $9.99/month or $95.88/yearYes: unlimited members and chores, points, streaks, and a leaderboard
Mango DisplayFamilies who want the Skylight look on a TV or tablet they already havePro $5.99/mo or $59.99/yr for 3 screensYes, but without calendar sync or chores
CozylaFamilies who want a dedicated display with a free chore chartFrom $199.99 (15.6" Calendar Neo)Chores, routines, rewards, and the calendar are free on every Cozyla display
Dragon TouchThe lowest-cost dedicated screen with no subscription15.6" at $254.99 on sale ($299.99 regular)No subscription needed; rewards and meal planning are free
Hearth DisplayFamilies who want expert-designed routines on a big wall screen$699 regular ($629.10 on sale), plus membershipNo: routines and task management need the $9/mo membership
CoziFamilies whose priority is the shared calendar, not choresCozi Gold $39/yrYes, with ads and a 30-day calendar view
FamilyWallFamilies who want a broad hub app with budgets and documentsPremium $4.99/mo or $44.99/yrYes: calendar, to-do lists, and location
S'moresUpFamilies who want a chore app with calendar features built in$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr (raised in July 2026)Yes: unlimited members, core chore scheduling, and basic rewards

1. ChoreSplit

A chore app with iPhone and Android apps, which also runs in any tablet or desktop browser. Prop an old iPad on the counter and it becomes the family chore board.

Best for
Families who mainly want the chore chart, not a new screen
Starting price
No hardware. Free, or Plus at $9.99/month or $95.88/year
Free plan
Yes: unlimited members and chores, points, streaks, and a leaderboard

Where it is strong

  • Nothing to buy if you own a tablet; every family member also has it on their phone
  • Points, streaks, and a leaderboard on the free plan; on Plus, chores also appear in Apple or Google Calendar
  • On Plus, AI checks a photo of the finished chore

Where it falls short

  • Not a wall calendar: no photo frame, meal planner, or always-on display mode
  • Calendar sync is Plus: a one-way Apple Calendar feed, or two-way Google Calendar
Sources:ChoreSplit pricing
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2. Mango Display

Software that turns screens you already own into a family display: Fire TV, iPad, Android tablets, smart TVs, and Echo Show.

Best for
Families who want the Skylight look on a TV or tablet they already have
Starting price
Pro $5.99/mo or $59.99/yr for 3 screens
Free plan
Yes, but without calendar sync or chores

Where it is strong

  • No hardware to buy, on many kinds of screen
  • Color-coded chores with points toward custom rewards

Where it falls short

  • Chores and calendar sync need Pro
  • Checking off chores with a TV remote is clunky
Sources:Mango pricingMango chores

3. Cozyla

Family calendar displays in sizes from 15.6 to 55 inches.

Best for
Families who want a dedicated display with a free chore chart
Starting price
From $199.99 (15.6" Calendar Neo)
Free plan
Chores, routines, rewards, and the calendar are free on every Cozyla display

Where it is strong

  • The widest range of screen sizes
  • A generous free tier: chores and rewards without a subscription

Where it falls short

  • Large screens get expensive quickly
  • Three membership tiers across three product lines make it confusing to compare
Sources:Cozyla calendarsCozyla membership

4. Dragon Touch

A budget family calendar display.

Best for
The lowest-cost dedicated screen with no subscription
Starting price
15.6" at $254.99 on sale ($299.99 regular)
Free plan
No subscription needed; rewards and meal planning are free

Where it is strong

  • Star-powered rewards and meal planning at no extra cost
  • Cheaper than Skylight at comparable sizes

Where it falls short

  • A less established brand than Skylight or Hearth
  • Only optional AI features need a subscription, so check which ones you want
Sources:Dragon Touch

5. Hearth Display

A 27-inch wall-mounted family display built around routines.

Best for
Families who want expert-designed routines on a big wall screen
Starting price
$699 regular ($629.10 on sale), plus membership
Free plan
No: routines and task management need the $9/mo membership

Where it is strong

  • Routines designed with parenting experts, with streaks and rewards
  • A large screen with unlimited profiles

Where it falls short

  • The most expensive option here, before the subscription
  • Wall-mount only; without a membership it is a calendar viewer
Sources:Hearth DisplayHearth membership

6. Cozi

The long-running family calendar app, with shared lists.

Best for
Families whose priority is the shared calendar, not chores
Starting price
Cozi Gold $39/yr
Free plan
Yes, with ads and a 30-day calendar view

Where it is strong

  • Calendar, grocery lists, and to-dos on every phone and the web
  • Hugely popular: 4.8 from about 399,000 App Store ratings

Where it falls short

  • To-do lists only: no chore chart with points or rewards
Sources:Cozi plansApp StoreFull comparison

7. FamilyWall

A family organizer app: calendar, lists, location, and more.

Best for
Families who want a broad hub app with budgets and documents
Starting price
Premium $4.99/mo or $44.99/yr
Free plan
Yes: calendar, to-do lists, and location

Where it is strong

  • A wide feature set on the phones you already have
  • Premium adds a meal planner, budget tracker, and document storage

Where it falls short

  • No dedicated chore rewards system
  • Google and Outlook calendar sync need Premium
Sources:FamilyWall Premium

8. S'moresUp

A chore-first family app with rewards, allowance, and a calendar.

Best for
Families who want a chore app with calendar features built in
Starting price
$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr (raised in July 2026)
Free plan
Yes: unlimited members, core chore scheduling, and basic rewards

Where it is strong

  • Chores, rewards, and a family calendar in one app
  • Unlimited members on the free plan

Where it falls short

  • Rotation, photo proof, and approvals need Premium
  • App Store reviews mention slow loading and a poor tablet layout
Sources:S'moresUp pricingApp Store

How to choose

If you needLook at
The chore chart without buying a screenChoreSplit
Skylight's look on a TV or tablet you ownMango Display
A dedicated display with free chores and rewardsCozyla
The cheapest dedicated display, no subscriptionDragon Touch
A big wall screen with expert routinesHearth Display
A shared calendar first, chores secondCozi or FamilyWall
A chore app with a calendar built inS'moresUp

When to stay where you are

  • Young kids need one always-on screen they can tap, and you like Skylight's design.
  • The free chore chart covers you and you do not need Plus.
  • You already own one and it works; a free app can run alongside it.

Frequently asked questions