Comparison

Coaster vs coaster.cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Coaster

Discover and track every roller coaster globally, whether stationary or traveling. Explore detailed listings by continent, country, park, or showman, complete with maps and directions. Access full offline functionality for on-the-go planning and searching.

Highlights
  • Global roller coaster catalog
  • Themed park and showman listings
  • Continent and country maps
  • Website and RCDB links
  • Offline capability
  • Search and filtering
Features
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The complete catalogue of every roller coaster in the world, stationary or travelling, operating standing or operated. Listed by continent, country, theme park, showman and funfair. Maps for continents and countries. There are details for every roller coaster, theme park, showman and funfair with website, link to RCDB and directions to get there. Full offline capability. Search around you with list, map and multiple filters. Search for roller coasters, theme parks, showmen and funfairs.

About

coaster.cloud

This app helps theme park enthusiasts plan trips, track rides, and monitor live wait times at over 1,000 parks worldwide. It offers AI-powered tips, ride logging, and park information to enhance your visit.

Highlights
  • Live wait times for rides
  • Trip planning and ride strategy
  • Ride logging and personal statistics
  • AI assistant for park information
  • Park hours and event schedules
  • Attraction ratings and favorites
Features
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coaster.cloud – The smart theme park app for coaster tracking, ride stats, live wait times & trip planning! coaster.cloud is your all-in-one app for theme park fans, coaster enthusiasts, and families who want to make the most of every park day. Explore over 1,000 theme parks and water parks around the world, with data on more than 22,000 attractions – including roller coasters, water rides, dark rides, drop towers, waterslides, shows, and more. Whether you're tracking your coaster count, checking live wait times, or planning a perfect ride strategy, coaster.cloud helps you experience more with less waiting. Top features of coaster.cloud: – Browse and filter theme parks, water parks, and attractions worldwide – Find nearby parks for day trips or vacation planning – Check live wait times for rides – no matter where you are – Get notified when wait times drop, rides reopen, or shows are about to start – Receive real-time updates and smart tips from our built-in AI assistant – View park hours, daily showtimes, and seasonal events – Log every ride you experience – including coasters, flat rides, and waterslides – Track your coaster count and explore your personal ride statistics – Rate attractions and save favorites for future visits – Ask the AI assistant anything about parks, rides, or recommendations – Count Halloween mazes, scare zones, and limited-time attractions too Popular parks included (selection): Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld Orlando, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great Adventure, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Dollywood, Hersheypark, Carowinds, Silver Dollar City, Legoland, Alton Towers, Europa-Park, Efteling, PortAventura, Phantasialand, Liseberg, Gardaland, and many more. Whether you're counting coasters, logging rides, or discovering hidden park gems – coaster.cloud is the ultimate theme park app for fans of thrills, stats, and smarter trips. Download now and start tracking your adventure! Privacy Policy: https://coaster.cloud/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://coaster.cloud/en/terms

Screenshots

Coaster4 screens
coaster.cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: coaster.cloud at 94% against Coaster's 41%. coaster.cloud also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). Coaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

coaster.cloud is free to download; Coaster costs $8.99 up front. coaster.cloud sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Coaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

coaster.cloud holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Coaster's written reviews are positive against 94% of coaster.cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coaster ships an update every 5 months, coaster.cloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Coaster versus coaster.cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoastercoaster.cloud
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (30 ratings)3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVolker SauerMichel Chowanski

Customer experience

Coaster

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative56.8%

coaster.cloud

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Coaster

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

coaster.cloud

Subscriptions2
  • Sponsor Pass$0.991 Month
  • Sponsor Pass$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Sponsor | Woodie$3.99
  • Sponsor | Steel$8.99
  • Sponsor | Hybrid$12.99

Questions

Is Coaster free?
Coaster costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is coaster.cloud free?
coaster.cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coaster or coaster.cloud?
coaster.cloud is rated higher. Coaster averages 3.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while coaster.cloud averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Coaster or coaster.cloud have ads?
Neither Coaster nor coaster.cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coaster or coaster.cloud?
Coaster ships an update every 5 months, and coaster.cloud monthly. Most recently, Coaster was updated on September 29, 2026 and coaster.cloud on September 22, 2026.

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