Stakeout vs Trip Pot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable reservation alerts
- Instant push notifications
- Direct booking links
- Supports all Disney parks and resorts
- Free and premium options
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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.
Trip Pot
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Your next group trip shouldn't start with a spreadsheet. Trip Pot is the social savings tracker built for friend groups, couples, and families who want to go somewhere amazing — and actually make it happen. One person creates the pot, sets the destination and budget, and invites everyone with a shareable code. From there, it's shared goals, live progress, real excitement, and a countdown to something worth saving for. SET UP IN MINUTES, SAVE FOR MONTHS Creating a Trip Pot takes seconds. Name your destination, set a per-person budget, and choose a cutoff date. Send your invite code and watch your crew join — each member confirms their status, sets a personal pledge, and gets an auto-calculated monthly savings plan. No math on a napkin. No guessing. Just a clear path to the trip. EVERY DEPOSIT DESERVES A CELEBRATION Logging a deposit isn't just bookkeeping — it's a milestone. Watch animated progress rings fill in real time, confetti rain down, and haptic feedback confirm every step forward. The live activity feed inside each pot captures every deposit, new member, status change, and group milestone, with emoji reactions that keep the energy alive between save sessions. PLAN WHILE YOU SAVE Group chat and built-in polls mean your crew can vote on hotels, lock in dates, and debate activities without ever leaving the app. A colorful expense breakdown splits the budget into flights, stay, food, and fun — so everyone sees exactly where the money is going and nothing gets left out of the plan. THE RECAP IS THE REWARD When the cutoff date arrives, Trip Pot switches into Recap Mode. See your group's total saved, who hit their pledge, the biggest single deposits, and fun group stats — all served up with a final burst of confetti. You did that together. KEEP THE TRIP TOP OF MIND The home-screen widget gives you a live snapshot of your next destination, days remaining, and savings progress — no need to open the app. Monthly reminders nudge the whole crew to stay on track, so you're never scrambling in the final stretch. No real money moves through Trip Pot. It's a tracker, a motivator, and a group hype machine — designed to get your crew from "we should really plan a trip" to wheels up. Download free today. Your next adventure is already waiting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trip Pot at none against Stakeout's 6. Stakeout's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Trip Pot asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Stakeout | Trip Pot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #25 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wildcard Software LLC | Parwaz Labs LLC |
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
Trip Pot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stakeout
- Premium Membership$9.991 Month
- Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
- Premium$14.99
- Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
- 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
Trip Pot
No in-app purchases









