# Disney D23 vs DigiEars

The clearest difference is rating: DigiEars at 5.0 against Disney D23's 3.1. DigiEars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Disney D23's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DigiEars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney D23 has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, DigiEars every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disney D23 | DigiEars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-d23/id1510061908/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digiears/id6745891481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) | [Charles Giangreco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779831769) |

## What reviewers say

### Disney D23

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-d23/id1510061908)

This app provides exclusive access to Disney fan club content, including event alerts, member offers, and behind-the-scenes stories. It features a digital membership card and links to special benefits for Disney+ subscribers. Discover news, quizzes, and videos celebrating all things Disney.

**Highlights:** Event ticket on-sale alerts, Member-exclusive offers and discounts, Fan stories, quizzes, and videos, Calendar of upcoming events, Digital D23 membership card, Link Disney+ for exclusive benefits

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app, zero issues
- 👍 Great execution, timely notifications
- 👍 Good neighbor hotel discounts
- 👍 Fun D23 nights
- 👍 Good for seeing pins/items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Useless app, confusing
- 😞 Needs overhaul, inaccessible features
- 😞 Pointless, no event tickets
- 😞 Sloppy, opaque, disrespectful
- 😞 Membership card fail, never loads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- Blank screen on ticket page
- Membership card never loads
- Constant error messages on login/card
- Login broken for months

**Requested features**

- Japanese language support
- Unified sign-on across Disney apps
- Change D23 back to previous state
- Make app work better at expo
- Improve interface, easier login


### DigiEars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digiears/id6745891481)

This app allows users to control animated LED displays on a wearable headband. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to upload custom animations, browse a store of pre-made content, and create playlists for events. Personalize brightness, contrast, and playback speed for a unique visual experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, Built-in animation store, Custom animation uploads (GIF, MP4, PNG), Playlist creation and scheduling, Real-time preview and adjustments, Community sharing of animations, Device management and firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disney D23 free?

Disney D23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DigiEars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Disney D23 or DigiEars?

DigiEars is rated higher. Disney D23 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while DigiEars averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Disney D23 or DigiEars have ads?

Disney D23 shows ads; DigiEars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Disney D23 or DigiEars?

Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, and DigiEars every 2 weeks. Most recently, Disney D23 was updated on November 3, 2026 and DigiEars on October 30, 2026.

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