Comparison

Disney D23 vs PinCove

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Disney D23

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
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Download the app for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and access the magic all year round! App Features - Turn on notifications to get ticket on-sale alerts for D23 events—and be the first to hear about member-exclusive offers, discounts, and special experiences for D23 Members throughout the year. - Discover what’s new around the worlds of Disney with fun stories, quizzes, and videos made for fans. - See our calendar of upcoming D23 events. - Learn more about D23 Gold Membership and take advantage of Gold Member benefits including special offers, discounts, and access to exclusive merchandise. EXCLUSIVELY ON THE APP - Access your DIGITAL D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD to redeem eligible member benefits anytime, anywhere (D23 Membership required; learn more at D23.com/join). Active Disney+ subscribers who are also D23 Members can link their accounts to have the membership card reflect this status and be eligible for even more exclusive benefits and offers. About D23 The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s over 100-year history. Made by fans, for fans, D23 provides more of what Members love—whether that be timeless Disney classics, heartwarming Pixar stories, heroic Marvel blockbusters, the epic world of Star Wars, or all of the above. If fans are passionate about the parks; captivated by the characters; or the ultimate collector, D23 is their community... and THE place to share love for Disney. It’s where Disney fans belong! Fans can join D23 at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Please consider that this app contains: - The option to accept push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates and new content. - Advertising for some third parties. Terms of Use: https://disneytermsofuse.com/ Privacy Policy: https://disneyprivacycenter.com/, https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnsmi/ For help with D23, please visit: http://d23.com/help For D23 Membership Agreement and other policies, please visit: https://d23.com/d23-membership-terms/ Your U.S. State Privacy Rights: https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-state-privacy-rights/ Disney D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Mobile App Version 5.7.1.0 Support URL: https://d23.com/contact-us/ Support Email: GuestRelations@D23.com

About

PinCove

Organize and track your Disney pin collection with this app. Features include managing owned pins, creating wishlists, scanning barcodes, and viewing store inventory. Discover new releases and find pins at Disney Parks.

Highlights
  • Disney pin collection management
  • Wishlist creation and tracking
  • Barcode scanning and AI identification
  • Interactive park map with store locations
  • Pin discovery and search
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Pin Cove is the ultimate Disney pin collecting companion for Disney World visitors! Catalog and organize your Disney Parks enamel pin collection with tools designed specifically for Disney pin collectors. Track your Disney pins, discover new Disney pin releases, and see crowd-sourced Disney pin sightings at Disney Parks stores and shops. CURRENT FEATURES:   DISNEY PIN COLLECTION MANAGEMENT   • Track up to 2500 owned pins   • View your collection in grid or list layouts   • Search and filter your pins instantly   DISNEY PIN WISHLIST   • Favorite up to 2500 pins to track availability across Disney World stores   • Pull-to-refresh to update pin availability   • See which Disney stores have your wishlist pins in stock   • View your pin wishlist in grid or list layouts    SCAN & ADD   • Scan Disney Pin barcodes for identification   • AI-powered pin creation from photos   • Add scanned pins to your collection/wishlist   • GPS-aware scanning detects your current in-park-only location INTERACTIVE MAP   • View all theme park store/gift shop locations   • See heart icons showing subscribed pin counts at each store   • Tap stores to see which of your wishlist pins are available   • Real-time distance calculations when at parks   DISCOVERY   • Search the crowed sourced global Disney pin database   • Add pins to your wishlist directly from search results   SETTINGS & PREFERENCES   • Customize which pin details to display   • Light and dark mode support PinCove is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. All Disney-related trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced in this app are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pincoveapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Disney D234 screens
PinCove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Disney D23 at 3.1 against PinCove's 2.0. Disney D23 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (94 vs 4). PinCove's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinCove sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Disney D23 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Disney D23 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney D23 has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Disney D23's written reviews are positive against 0% of PinCove's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, PinCove every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Disney D23 versus PinCove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisney D23PinCove
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (94 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDisneyThrottle Mountain LLC

Customer experience

Disney D23

All ratings94 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative78.9%

PinCove

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Disney D23

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Blank screen on ticket page
  • Membership card never loads
  • Constant error messages on login/card
  • Login broken for months
Show 16 more
  • App does not allow login
  • Error message when trying to login
  • Log in error on iPhone
  • Doesn't load membership, error persists
  • Known bug with no expected fix date
  • Error code when trying to log in
  • Digital membership card not loading
  • App logs out every time it's closed
  • App is glitchy and force closes
  • App feels like a prototype
  • App stops audio playback
  • App freezes and won't reopen
  • App won't load, stays black
  • Interface slides unexpectedly
  • Push notifications sending doubles
  • Outdated news content

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Clean up interface for account viewing

PinCove

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Disney D23

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PinCove

Subscriptions1
  • PinCove+$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Disney D23 free?
Disney D23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinCove free?
PinCove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disney D23 or PinCove?
Disney D23 is rated higher. Disney D23 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while PinCove averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Disney D23 or PinCove have ads?
Disney D23 shows ads; PinCove does not.
Which is updated more often, Disney D23 or PinCove?
Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, and PinCove every 3 months. Most recently, Disney D23 was updated on November 3, 2026 and PinCove on November 5, 2026.

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