Comparison

Aquatica vs Explore Jamaica

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Explore Jamaica

Plan unforgettable journeys across Jamaica with personalized itineraries and offline navigation. Discover the island's creative pulse and tranquil coves through immersive storytelling and local expert insights. Prioritize ethical travel experiences that benefit the community and environment.

Highlights
  • Tailored itineraries
  • Offline navigation
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Insider audio guides
  • Ethical travel experiences
  • Local expert connections
Features
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Explore Jamaica is the easiest way to plan unforgettable journeys across the island. From Kingston’s creative pulse to the tranquil coves of Port Antonio, our app pairs you with local experts to make every moment memorable. What you’ll love • Tailored itineraries that adapt to your interests, mood, and schedule. • Offline-friendly navigation so you can roam freely without worrying about data. • Immersive storytelling through music, culture notes, and insider audio guides. • Ethical travel with experiences that prioritize community impact and sustainability.

Screenshots

Aquatica4 screens
Explore Jamaica1 screens

Verdict

The call

Aquatica and Explore Jamaica both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Explore Jamaica's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aquatica's. Explore Jamaica also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Aquatica's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Aquatica against 5.0 for Explore Jamaica. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aquatica has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Aquatica's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore Jamaica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aquatica ships an update every 5 weeks, Explore Jamaica every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aquatica versus Explore Jamaica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquaticaExplore Jamaica
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.Phoenix Digital, LLC

Customer experience

Aquatica

All ratings11,311 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative43.6%

Explore Jamaica

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Explore Jamaica

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Aquatica

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Jamaica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aquatica free?
Aquatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Jamaica free?
Explore Jamaica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aquatica or Explore Jamaica?
Explore Jamaica is rated higher. Aquatica averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Explore Jamaica averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Aquatica or Explore Jamaica have ads?
Neither Aquatica nor Explore Jamaica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aquatica or Explore Jamaica?
Aquatica ships an update every 5 weeks, and Explore Jamaica every 3 months. Most recently, Aquatica was updated on October 20, 2026 and Explore Jamaica on October 6, 2026.

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