DVC Shop vs Stakeout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DVC Shop
Discover and book Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resales and rentals. Filter listings, save searches, and receive notifications for price drops and new opportunities. Stay updated on Disney news and DVC tips.
- Search DVC resales and rentals
- Filter available listings
- Save custom searches
- Receive customized notifications
- Save favorite listings
- Get notified of price reductions
- Stay updated on Disney news and DVC tips
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Download the DVC Shop app today to search for your next DVC Resale or Rental. With the DVC Shop App you can quickly and easily: • Filter available listings to find the perfect DVC rental or resale • Save custom searches and customized notifications • Save your favorite listings and automatically get notified of price reductions • Get notified when new listings become available • Be the first to know about special offers, giveaways and deals • And stay up to date with Disney news and DVC tips DVC Shop is a licensed real estate and rental agency specializing in finding you the best deals so you can enjoy Disney vacations for less. Our dedicated team has over 35 years experience in the business and is ready to help you BUY, SELL, or RENT DVC.
Stakeout
Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.
- Customizable reservation alerts
- Instant push notifications
- Direct booking links
- Supports all Disney parks and resorts
- Free and premium options
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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants and experiences become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up. With Stakeout, set alerts for specific restaurants, dates, and times and we will notify you when we find availability. Whether you're planning months ahead or looking for a same-day reservation, Stakeout has your back. Features: • Instant Start: Download and start your Stakeout right away! A simple login is recommended, but not required. • Immediate Alerts: Get push notifications as soon as availability is found. • Quick Booking: Tap the notification or link in the message to reserve through the Disney parks app or website. • Basic & Premium: Use the free version for one Stakeout at a time. Upgrade for multiple active Stakeouts and more. Stakeout supports all reservable dining and bookable experiences at Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts. Facing any issues? Reach out at stakeout@wildcardsoftware.net. By downloading and installing, you agree to the End User License Agreement (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/eula) and Privacy Policy (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/privacy) Please note: Stakeout and Wildcard Software LLC are in no way affiliated with or officially connected to The Walt Disney Company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stakeout at 4.9 against DVC Shop's 3.6. Stakeout also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7K vs 10). DVC Shop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DVC Shop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DVC Shop's written reviews are positive against 76% of Stakeout's.
DVC Shop ships an update every 6 months, Stakeout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DVC Shop | Stakeout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (10 ratings) | 4.9 (7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #27 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DVCShop | Wildcard Software LLC |
Customer experience
DVC Shop
Stakeout
Bugs and requests
DVC Shop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Stakeout
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Account access issues for some users
- Reservation booking failures
Requested features
3 requests- Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
- Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
- Improve hour window selection functionality
In-app purchases
DVC Shop
No in-app purchases
Stakeout
- Premium Membership$9.991 Month
- Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
- Premium$14.99
- Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
- 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
