Comparison

Stakeout vs CrowdWizard

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

Head to head
About

Stakeout

Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.

Highlights
  • Customizable reservation alerts
  • Instant push notifications
  • Direct booking links
  • Supports all Disney parks and resorts
  • Free and premium options
Features
Currently charting
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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants and experiences become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up. With Stakeout, set alerts for specific restaurants, dates, and times and we will notify you when we find availability. Whether you're planning months ahead or looking for a same-day reservation, Stakeout has your back. Features: • Instant Start: Download and start your Stakeout right away! A simple login is recommended, but not required. • Immediate Alerts: Get push notifications as soon as availability is found. • Quick Booking: Tap the notification or link in the message to reserve through the Disney parks app or website. • Basic & Premium: Use the free version for one Stakeout at a time. Upgrade for multiple active Stakeouts and more. Stakeout supports all reservable dining and bookable experiences at Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts. Facing any issues? Reach out at stakeout@wildcardsoftware.net. By downloading and installing, you agree to the End User License Agreement (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/eula) and Privacy Policy (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/privacy) Please note: Stakeout and Wildcard Software LLC are in no way affiliated with or officially connected to The Walt Disney Company.

About

CrowdWizard

Optimize your theme park visits with real-time crowd levels and ride wait times. Get instant notifications for ride openings and closures, and receive personalized suggestions for the best attractions. Plan your day with historical data and future predictions.

Highlights
  • Real-time ride wait times
  • Park crowd level indicator
  • Ride opening/closing notifications
  • Personalized attraction suggestions
  • Planning calendar with predictions
  • Supports Disney and Universal parks
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CrowdWizard helps you optimize your time in the Disney and Universal theme parks. Enable notifications to find out when rides have short waits, or reopen, or close temporarily. Get suggestions for the best-bets in the park right now. See at a glance which rides have shorter or longer wait times than usual. Enable location services to see suggestions that highlight nearby rides. See crowd levels and wait times throughout the day, and compare to park and ride averages. Find out how crowded the park is right now, on a scale of 1 to 10. Use the planning calendar to see historical crowd levels and predictions for future crowds. Currently supports all six Disney parks worldwide and three Universal parks Privacy Policy: https://www.crowdwizardapp.com/privacy-policy End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.crowdwizardapp.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
CrowdWizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stakeout at 6.8K against CrowdWizard's 5. Stakeout also leads on chart position (#34 vs unranked). CrowdWizard's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CrowdWizard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stakeout against 5.0 for CrowdWizard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 6.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Stakeout's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrowdWizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, CrowdWizard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Stakeout versus CrowdWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutCrowdWizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCCrowdWizard LLC

Customer experience

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.1%

CrowdWizard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stakeout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent notification delivery
  • Account access issues for some users
  • Reservation booking failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
  • Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
  • Improve hour window selection functionality

CrowdWizard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stakeout

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium$14.99
  • Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
  • 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
6 purchases

CrowdWizard

One-time6
  • Bronze Medal Package$0.99
  • Bronze Medal$0.99
  • Silver Medal Package$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Silver Medal$2.99
  • Gold Medal Package$9.99
  • Gold Medal$9.99

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrowdWizard free?
CrowdWizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or CrowdWizard?
CrowdWizard is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while CrowdWizard averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Stakeout or CrowdWizard have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor CrowdWizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or CrowdWizard?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and CrowdWizard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on October 12, 2026 and CrowdWizard on September 28, 2026.

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