# Aulani Resort vs MagicTable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagicTable at 95% against Aulani Resort's 12%. MagicTable also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 260). Aulani Resort's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicTable sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aulani Resort asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagicTable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicTable has 5.8K ratings behind it against 260, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Aulani Resort's written reviews are positive against 95% of MagicTable's.

Aulani Resort ships an update every 2 months, MagicTable every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aulani Resort | MagicTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aulani-resort/id1505673574/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictable-mouse-watcher/id1637288336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 260 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 115 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) |

## What reviewers say

### Aulani Resort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aulani-resort/id1505673574)

Manage your resort stay with this official mobile application. Access your reservation, check in online, discover activities, and view resort maps and offers. Track your charges and purchases throughout your visit.

**Highlights:** Manage reservation details, Online check-in, Activity search, Resort map, Special offers and character experiences, View charges and purchases

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Teaches Me What I Need
- 👍 App works like it should

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 📵 Lacks key functionality (reservations, menus, etc.)
- 🤖 Poor integration with Disney systems

**Reported bugs**

- Reservation linking and guest management issues
- Frequent login and sign-out problems
- Unreliable performance and stability

**Requested features**

- Ability to manage reservations and dining
- Full resort map with interactive features
- Seamless integration with Disney account
- Mobile key and digital room access


### MagicTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictable-mouse-watcher/id1637288336)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you secure hard-to-get dining and experience reservations at Disney parks. Set alerts for specific dates, times, and party sizes, and receive instant notifications when openings become available. It covers over 300 restaurants, attractions, and events across Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

**Highlights:** Alerts for 300+ Disney restaurants and experiences, Push notification or SMS alerts, Flexible reservation criteria, Fast and reliable reservation checking, Support for dark mode, Free tier and subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 Month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Trip Pass (90 days) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User friendly
- 🚀 Helpful for non-onsite guests
- 👍 Transforms Disney experience
- 🚀 Lightening fast updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for more than one alert
- ⚠️ Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Difficult to delete account

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Redirecting to set up new alert instead of taking to reservation

**Requested features**

- Ability to set alerts more than 60 days in advance
- More free alert options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aulani Resort free?

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

### Is MagicTable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aulani Resort or MagicTable?

MagicTable is rated higher. Aulani Resort averages 2.2 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while MagicTable averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Aulani Resort or MagicTable have ads?

Neither Aulani Resort nor MagicTable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aulani Resort or MagicTable?

Aulani Resort ships an update every 2 months, and MagicTable every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aulani Resort was updated on November 6, 2026 and MagicTable on November 11, 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.*