# XCARET! vs Delphinus

The clearest difference is rating: XCARET! at 4.7 against Delphinus's 4.0. XCARET! also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Delphinus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XCARET! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCARET! has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XCARET! ships an update fortnightly, Delphinus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XCARET! | Delphinus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcaret/id1165654955/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delphinus/id1346031833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 354 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Experiencias Xcaret S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495778450) | [OPERADORA XUNA SA DE CV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494577466) |

## What reviewers say

### XCARET!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcaret/id1165654955)

Enhance your park visit with digital tickets, interactive maps, and real-time activity information. Book tickets, tours, and activities with exclusive benefits, and easily access dining options and services. Save memories with photo access and optimize your day with personalized planning tools.

**Highlights:** Digital tickets for sustainable entry, Fast and easy ticket and tour booking, Interactive park maps, Real-time activity schedules and locations, FotoPass photo access and sharing, Restaurant discovery and service locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 🌴 Beautiful natural setting
- 🎢 Variety of fun activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 💸 Expensive photo packages
- 🚫 Restricted access for some attractions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen not working
- App not loading past initial screen
- Unable to download or access photos

**Requested features**

- Offline map functionality
- Ability to add purchased tickets to app
- Better integration between app and website


### Delphinus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delphinus/id1346031833)

Discover dolphin swim programs and habitats in Cancun. Get contact information for booking your experience. This app provides details on available dolphin encounters.

**Highlights:** Dolphin swim programs, Habitat information, Contact details, Booking information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XCARET! free?

XCARET! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Delphinus free?

Delphinus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XCARET! or Delphinus?

XCARET! is rated higher. XCARET! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Delphinus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XCARET! or Delphinus have ads?

Neither XCARET! nor Delphinus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XCARET! or Delphinus?

XCARET! ships an update fortnightly, and Delphinus every 6 weeks. Most recently, XCARET! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Delphinus on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*