Comparison

Universal Studios Hollywood™ vs CrowdWizard

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

Head to head
About

Universal Studios Hollywood™

Plan your visit to a major theme park with this app. Access park maps, check wait times, join virtual queues, and order food ahead. Enhance your experience with interactive features and manage your tickets and reservations.

Highlights
  • Dynamic digital park map
  • Virtual Line Access
  • Mobile Food & Drink Ordering
  • Link tickets and payment
  • Dining reservations
  • Interactive play with Power-Up Band
Features
Currently charting
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Whether you’re planning your visit or already in the middle of the best day in L.A., the Universal Studios Hollywood App is the ultimate must-have. Tap in to purchase tickets, access planning tools, unlock exclusive experiences, book delicious dining reservations, and even order your favorite foods on the go! Get all of this and more in the palm of your hand with the Universal Studios Hollywood App. Navigate Our Universe: From attraction wait times to nearby dining options and everything in between, you can find it all on our dynamic digital park map. Join a Virtual Line: Use Virtual Line Access to choose a return time and save your spot in line at select attractions throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Unlock More Interactive Play: With your Power-Up BandTM and the Universal Studios Hollywood App, you can track your score as you complete Key Challenges, defeat Bowser Jr., collect digital coins, and more throughout SUPER NINTENDO WORLDTM. Ordering Food is Deliciously Easy: With Mobile Food & Drink Ordering, you can now order ahead at select locations. That means less time waiting in line and more time enjoying delicious delights! Access Your Universal Studios Hollywood Wallet: Link your tickets and add a payment method to ensure an even more seamless visit! For a contactless experience, you can access your tickets on the go and even assign specific tickets to people within your Travel Party. Dine On Your Time: Make dining reservations at select locations within Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood. From classic culinary favorites to show-stopping desserts, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, you can access additional features designed to ensure you have the smoothest visit possible. Virtual Assistant, Parking Reminders, Favorites, and more are available only in the Universal Studios Hollywood App. Privacy Information Center: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/privacy-center Terms of Service: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/notrtoo CA Notice: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

CrowdWizard

Optimize your theme park visits with real-time crowd levels and ride wait times. Get instant notifications for ride openings and closures, and receive personalized suggestions for the best attractions. Plan your day with historical data and future predictions.

Highlights
  • Real-time ride wait times
  • Park crowd level indicator
  • Ride opening/closing notifications
  • Personalized attraction suggestions
  • Planning calendar with predictions
  • Supports Disney and Universal parks
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CrowdWizard helps you optimize your time in the Disney and Universal theme parks. Enable notifications to find out when rides have short waits, or reopen, or close temporarily. Get suggestions for the best-bets in the park right now. See at a glance which rides have shorter or longer wait times than usual. Enable location services to see suggestions that highlight nearby rides. See crowd levels and wait times throughout the day, and compare to park and ride averages. Find out how crowded the park is right now, on a scale of 1 to 10. Use the planning calendar to see historical crowd levels and predictions for future crowds. Currently supports all six Disney parks worldwide and three Universal parks Privacy Policy: https://www.crowdwizardapp.com/privacy-policy End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.crowdwizardapp.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Universal Studios Hollywood™4 screens
CrowdWizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrowdWizard at 100% against Universal Studios Hollywood™'s 54%. CrowdWizard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Universal Studios Hollywood™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (209K vs 5). On price, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. CrowdWizard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Universal Studios Hollywood™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrowdWizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Studios Hollywood™ has 209K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Universal Studios Hollywood™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of CrowdWizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Studios Hollywood™ ships an update monthly, CrowdWizard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Universal Studios Hollywood™ versus CrowdWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Studios Hollywood™CrowdWizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (209K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNBCUniversal Media, LLCCrowdWizard LLC

Customer experience

Universal Studios Hollywood™

All ratings208,656 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative40.1%

CrowdWizard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Universal Studios Hollywood™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ticket purchase issues and delays
  • Unreliable wait time alerts
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Link annual pass to app account
  • Add GPS navigation within the park
  • Improve mobile food ordering experience
  • Provide more detailed park information

CrowdWizard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Universal Studios Hollywood™

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CrowdWizard

One-time6
  • Bronze Medal Package$0.99
  • Bronze Medal$0.99
  • Silver Medal Package$2.99
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  • Silver Medal$2.99
  • Gold Medal Package$9.99
  • Gold Medal$9.99

Questions

Is Universal Studios Hollywood™ free?
Universal Studios Hollywood™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrowdWizard free?
CrowdWizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Studios Hollywood™ or CrowdWizard?
CrowdWizard is rated higher. Universal Studios Hollywood™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 209K ratings, while CrowdWizard averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Universal Studios Hollywood™ or CrowdWizard have ads?
Neither Universal Studios Hollywood™ nor CrowdWizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Studios Hollywood™ or CrowdWizard?
Universal Studios Hollywood™ ships an update monthly, and CrowdWizard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Studios Hollywood™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and CrowdWizard on September 28, 2026.

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