Big Year vs Skylight calendar
Skylight is a touchscreen wall calendar for families ($150 to $570 hardware, plus $79 a year for Calendar Plus). Big Year is free Google Sheets: print for the fridge, share on phones, no device purchase.
Skylight wins on always-on family display and chore charts on hardware. Big Year wins on free setup, print-any-size, and no subscription for the sheet itself.
Competitive notes reviewed 2026-07-21. Verify pricing and features on vendors before purchasing.
At a glance
| Category | Skylight Calendar | Big Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware cost | $150 to $570 by screen size. Calendar Plus is $79 a year. | $0 for the sheet. Optional print cost. |
| Wall presence | Always-on touchscreen. | Print BIG for fridge or wall. |
| Year at a glance | Family schedule focus, not 365-day grid. | Full year on one page. |
| Edit from phone | Skylight app. | Google Sheets app. |
What Skylight Calendar is built for
Skylight Calendar is digital wall hardware: photos, chores, and shared family schedule on a dedicated screen.
When Big Year wins
- You want free family planning without buying a display.
- Year-at-a-glance print matters more than a touchscreen.
When Skylight Calendar wins
- You want dedicated kitchen wall hardware with photos and chore UI.
- Budget allows hardware plus ongoing service.