Comparison

Stakeout vs ParkScope

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

ParkScope

This app provides live wait times, attraction reliability insights, and operational details for Florida theme parks. It helps users track their park history, manage annual passes, and access information quickly through widgets and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Live wait times
  • Attraction reliability insights
  • Park operational details
  • Personal park history tracking
  • Annual pass management
  • Widgets and Live Activities support
Features
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ParkScope helps you plan smarter theme park days with live wait times, park hours, ride closures, alerts, downtime tracking, showtimes, and crowd insights. Built for frequent visitors, annual passholders, and vacation planners, ParkScope brings the most important park information into one fast, privacy-focused app. Instead of jumping between scattered sources, you can quickly see what is happening across supported theme parks and decide where to go next. LIVE PARK DATA • View live attraction wait times • Check park hours and operating schedules • See ride closures, delayed attractions, and downtime • Track park-wide crowd levels and average waits • View showtimes, dining waits, and other available park details SMARTER RIDE DECISIONS ParkScope goes beyond basic posted waits. See attraction status, downtime history, “down since” timing, average downtime duration, and reliability insights so you can decide whether to wait, skip, or come back later. PERSONAL PARK TOOLS • Log your park visits • Track time spent in queues • Save favorite parks and attractions • View your visit history and park-day metrics • Keep annual pass details organized BUILT FOR iPHONE & IPAD • Live Activities for park visits and queue tracking • Dynamic Island support on compatible iPhone models • Home Screen widgets for quick park and attraction updates • Apple Watch support for glanceable park conditions • CarPlay support for checking park information on the way to the gates • iCloud sync for your personal park history PRIVACY-FIRST ParkScope does not require an account to get started. Your personal visit data can sync through iCloud, keeping your history tied to your Apple devices instead of a third-party login. UPGRADE WITH PARKSCOPE PRO ParkScope Pro unlocks deeper park insights, advanced alerts, richer tracking tools, and more ways to monitor the parks that matter most to you. Whether you are rope-dropping, park hopping, planning a vacation, or checking conditions from home, ParkScope helps turn live theme park data into clear decisions. ParkScope is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Disney, Universal, or any theme park operator. Availability of features and data may vary by park. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
ParkScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ParkScope at free against Stakeout's free with in-app purchases. ParkScope also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 13) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). 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. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ParkScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 ParkScope. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 7K ratings behind it against 13, 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 ParkScope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, ParkScope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stakeout versus ParkScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutParkScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7K ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB164 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCAlan Johnsrud

Customer experience

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

ParkScope

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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

ParkScope

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
4 purchases

ParkScope

Subscriptions2
  • ParkScope Pro — Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • ParkScope Pro — Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro - Single Day$0.99
  • ParkScope Pro — Lifetime$82.99

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkScope free?
ParkScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or ParkScope?
ParkScope is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while ParkScope averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Stakeout or ParkScope have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor ParkScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or ParkScope?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and ParkScope fortnightly. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on October 27, 2026 and ParkScope on October 24, 2026.

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