# LogRide vs RideWaitZ

The clearest difference is rating: RideWaitZ at 5.0 against LogRide's 4.5. RideWaitZ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). LogRide's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 5) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LogRide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RideWaitZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

RideWaitZ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogRide has 194 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of LogRide's written reviews are positive against 100% of RideWaitZ's.

LogRide ships an update monthly, RideWaitZ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogRide | RideWaitZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridewaitz/id6504187830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PARKWIDE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413056391) | [Marcus De La Garza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750977892) |

## What reviewers say

### LogRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track your theme park visits, log attractions ridden, and explore detailed statistics about rides and parks. Connect with other enthusiasts, create custom lists, and revisit park history. Includes live wait times and support for over 4000 parks worldwide.

**Highlights:** Personal stats tracking, Attraction and park history, Live wait times, Custom list creation, Connect with other users, Trip reports, Coaster-specific stats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogRide Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LogRide Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive tracking of rides and statistics
- 🎢 Extensive database of coasters and attractions
- 📱 Apple Watch integration for convenient logging
- 🆓 Robust free version with useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- 🔐 Subscription required for basic filtering features
- 📱 Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates
- 🎨 Recent UI redesign criticized for poor usability
- 🔍 Limited social features and profile visibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing stats page
- Login and account creation failures
- Attractions not appearing in custom lists
- Lists disappearing after creation
- App won't open - stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Defunct and closed attractions database
- Height requirements and wait time information
- Public/private user lists and top coaster rankings
- Leaderboards showing top riders per coaster
- Bulk selection for adding multiple rides


### RideWaitZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridewaitz/id6504187830)

This app provides real-time wait times for theme park rides in the Orlando area. It uses an API to fetch data for various attractions, with plans to expand its coverage.

**Highlights:** Real-time wait time checks, Orlando area theme parks, Themparks.wiki API integration, Expanding ride coverage, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogRide free?

LogRide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RideWaitZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LogRide or RideWaitZ?

RideWaitZ is rated higher. LogRide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while RideWaitZ averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do LogRide or RideWaitZ have ads?

Neither LogRide nor RideWaitZ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LogRide or RideWaitZ?

LogRide ships an update monthly, and RideWaitZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, LogRide was updated on October 14, 2026 and RideWaitZ on September 24, 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.*