# Discovery Cove vs KSC SmartGuide

The clearest difference is rating: Discovery Cove at 4.9 against KSC SmartGuide's 1.3. Discovery Cove also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2K vs 4). KSC SmartGuide's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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.

Discovery Cove holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discovery Cove has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Discovery Cove's written reviews are positive against 0% of KSC SmartGuide's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discovery Cove | KSC SmartGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-cove/id1581500604/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksc-smartguide/id6446276328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393159818) | [Fluxguide Ausstellungssysteme GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/794336453) |

## What reviewers say

### Discovery Cove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discovery-cove/id1581500604)

Enhance your park visit with this free companion app. Plan your day, discover attractions, manage tickets, and navigate with interactive maps. Purchase upgrades and find amenities easily.

**Highlights:** Plan your park day, Discover amenities and experiences, Digital tickets and barcodes, Purchase in-park add-ons, Interactive park maps, Navigation to points of interest, Filter attractions by type

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🤩 Great experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot link purchases to app
- 🤯 Frustrating photo system
- 🤷‍♀️ Outdated systems and policies
- 💰 Expensive photo pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account creation issues
- Reservation not showing in app

**Requested features**

- Add option to link existing reservations
- Improve photo management and delivery


### KSC SmartGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksc-smartguide/id6446276328)

This app acts as a digital tour guide for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. It provides customized tours with audio, maps, facts, photos, and videos in multiple languages. Enhance your visit with detailed information on attractions and exhibits.

**Highlights:** Customized tour experience, Audio and visual content, Interactive maps, Fascinating facts, Historic and current photos, Multilingual support, ADA accessibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discovery Cove free?

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

### Is KSC SmartGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discovery Cove or KSC SmartGuide?

Discovery Cove is rated higher. Discovery Cove averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while KSC SmartGuide averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Discovery Cove or KSC SmartGuide have ads?

Neither Discovery Cove nor KSC SmartGuide shows ads.

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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.*