ResortPass vs Aquatica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResortPass
Access luxury hotel and resort amenities like pools, beaches, and spas for a day without an overnight stay. Book desired amenities for leisure or business, from poolside relaxation to spa treatments and workspaces. Enjoy a getaway experience locally at a fraction of the cost of a room.
- Day passes to hotels and resorts
- Access to pools, beaches, spas, fitness centers
- Book amenities for leisure and business
- Search by location, availability, and price
- Instant booking and confirmation
- Fraction of overnight stay cost
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See where the day takes you with the ResortPass app. Explore day passes to luxury hotel pools, spas, resorts, and more—anywhere you find yourself. Browse experiences starting at $25 and book in minutes. Explore 3,000+ properties in 600+ cities and discover more ways to rest, recharge, escape, and play. DESIGN YOUR DAY: Enjoy luxury pools and private beach access—complete with white-glove service Slow down with a spa day and rejuvenating treatments Spend time together at a family-friendly resort Celebrate with friends in a private cabana Upgrade your layover with a few hours poolside TAILORED TO YOU: Search by location, amenities, features, vibe, and more Browse local gems and get personalized recommendations Keep track of your favorites for your next day away ALL IN ONE PLACE: Book, check in, and enjoy same day Access reservation details for seamless check-in Enjoy flexible cancelations Check parking details and other amenities UNLOCK MORE PERKS: Be the first to hear about exclusive offers Give $20, get $20 referrals Get a gift from us on your birthday Trusted by 7 million guests 175,000+ 5-star reviews As seen in Conde Nast Traveler, Good Morning America, the New York Times, USA Today, and more.
Aquatica
Enhance your visit to Orlando or San Antonio theme parks with this free companion app. Plan your day, discover attractions, manage tickets, and make in-park purchases. Navigate with interactive maps and find amenities easily.
- Plan your park day
- Discover attractions and amenities
- Upgrade in-park experience
- Interactive park maps with directions
- Digital tickets and passes
- Purchase add-ons and upgrades
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The Aquatica App is your must-have in-park companion for your entire experience in Orlando or San Antonio. It’s free and easy to use. GUIDE • Plan your day in the park! • Discover park amenities including, animal experiences, water slides, cabanas and dining • Upgrade your in-park experience with a Quick Queue®, All Day Dining Deal or cabana reservations • Switch locations when traveling to other parks • View park hours for the day MY VISIT • Turn your phone into your ticket! • Access your Annual Passes and barcodes to use your discount in the park • Access your Pass Member benefits and information • View your purchases and barcodes for easy redemption BUY • Purchase in-park add-ons and upgrades to optimize your day MAPS • Get to the fun faster! • Explore our new interactive maps to see your location and nearby attractions • Find your way in the park with directions to nearby points of interest • Filter points of interest by type, including animal experiences, rides and cabanas • Locate the closest restroom, including family restrooms • Search the name of an attraction or point of interest to find exactly what you are looking for
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ResortPass at weekly against Aquatica's every 6 weeks. Aquatica's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ResortPass against 4.9 for Aquatica. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 11K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 49% positive.
ResortPass ships an update weekly, Aquatica every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResortPass | Aquatica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29K ratings) | 4.9 (11K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 11K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ResortPass, Inc. | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc. |
Customer experience
ResortPass
Aquatica
User reviews
ResortPass
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌴 Enjoyable resort experiences
- 💳 Affordable day passes
- 🏨 Variety of hotel options
- 🌊 Access to pools and amenities
- 🤩 Convenient and seamless booking
Room to improve
- ❌ Limited international/global coverage
- 🔍 Inaccurate or outdated property listings
- 🤔 Unclear cancellation and refund policies
- 🚫 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💰 Overpriced day passes at some locations
Aquatica
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🗺️ Helpful map and navigation
- 💅 Suitable for all ages
- 🤑 Great value
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable ride times
- 🤖 Poor app design and functionality
- 🔗 Constant redirects to website
- 🤔 Inconsistent pricing
Bugs and requests
ResortPass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Reservation issues and miscommunication with hotels
- Booking confirmation numbers not recognized by hotels
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save/bookmark favorite properties
- More transparent availability calendar
- Improved customer service channels (phone, chat)
- Flexible cancellation and modification options
Aquatica
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and glitches
- Inability to link passes
- Nonfunctional features
Requested features
4 requests- E-ticket integration
- Personalized experience for different groups
- Videos and media content
- Calendar and hours information
In-app purchases
ResortPass
No in-app purchases
Aquatica
No in-app purchases
