# Stakeout vs MOWD.io

Stakeout and MOWD.io both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 99% of MOWD.io's written reviews are positive against 76% of Stakeout's. MOWD.io also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 172) and chart position (#34 vs #197). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MOWD.io sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stakeout against 4.9 for MOWD.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 6.8K ratings behind it against 172, 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 99% of MOWD.io's.

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, MOWD.io monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stakeout | MOWD.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakeout/id1586225563/reviews) | [4.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mowdio/id6743485923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **98.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #197 |
| Size | 59 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wildcard Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581522518) | [MOWD Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803115474) |

## What reviewers say

### Stakeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakeout/id1586225563)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Limited Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| 60-Day Vacation Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reservations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Helped secure hard-to-get reservations
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔑 Seamless integration with Disney app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Missed reservation opportunities despite quick response
- 🕰️ Slow refresh rate on searches
- 🤖 Competing with other users for same reservations
- 💳 Paid subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MOWD.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mowdio/id6743485923)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you plan theme park visits by providing real-time wait times, dining menus, crowd trends, and planning tools. Make informed decisions about your park day with easy-to-use information.

**Highlights:** Live wait time data, Dining menus and food search, Crowd calendars, Estimated ride reopening insights, Trip and day planning tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOWD Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MOWD Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stakeout free?

Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MOWD.io free?

MOWD.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stakeout or MOWD.io?

Stakeout and MOWD.io are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.8K and 172 ratings respectively.

### Do Stakeout or MOWD.io have ads?

Neither Stakeout nor MOWD.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stakeout or MOWD.io?

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and MOWD.io monthly. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on October 19, 2026 and MOWD.io on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stakeout or MOWD.io?

Stakeout currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and MOWD.io at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*