Nearest Circle vs Skylight Calendar
Skylight Calendar is a beautiful dedicated hardware device — but it costs £150+ just to get started, and you can only use it where it's plugged in. Nearest Circle turns any phone, tablet, or spare screen you already own into a family calendar and live photo frame — for free.
| Feature | Nearest Circle | Skylight Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | ✗ Works on any device | ✓ Must buy device (£150+) |
| Upfront cost | £0 | £150–£250 |
| Family calendar | ✓ Free | ✓ |
| Photo frame | ✓ Free | ✓ |
| Live sync across multiple screens | ✓ Premium | ✗ One screen only |
| Family tree builder | ✓ Premium | ✗ |
| Photo thumbnails on birthday dates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works on existing phone or tablet | ✓ | ✗ |
| Annual subscription | £34.99 optional | £39/year required |
| No download needed | ✓ PWA | ✗ |
The verdict
Skylight makes a great dedicated device. But if you already have a spare tablet, an old phone, or just want the calendar on your existing devices — Nearest Circle gives you everything Skylight does, plus a family tree and person-photo calendar, without buying any new hardware.
Try Nearest Circle Free — No Hardware Needed →