Comparison

Stakeout vs Mickey Alerts

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

Mickey Alerts

Plan and manage your park visits with custom alerts for hotel rooms, dining, and experiences. During your park day, track your schedule, navigate with maps, and optimize your time with Lightning Lane options. Manage your account settings and notification preferences easily.

Highlights
  • Trip planning and alert management
  • In-park schedule tracking
  • Ride queue check-in
  • Park map and walking directions
  • Lightning Lane reservation optimization
  • Account and notification management
Features
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Plan your trip and stay on top of your park day with Mickey Alerts. BEFORE YOUR TRIP Create and manage alerts for hotel rooms, dining reservations, and experiences. Keep your trip plans and notification preferences together in one place. DURING YOUR PARK DAY See your schedule, check in when you join a ride queue, and use the park map and walking directions to find your next stop. LIGHTNING LANE FAST FORWARD With an eligible plan and a connected Disney account, watch eligible Lightning Lane reservations for earlier return times. You choose when to enable Fast Forward. Availability is not guaranteed. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT Adjust notifications and quiet hours, manage your Disney connection, and delete your account from the app. Location access is optional and supports in-park navigation. An existing Mickey Alerts account is required. Feature availability depends on your plan, park, and connected account. Mickey Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company.

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
Mickey Alerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mickey Alerts at none against Stakeout's 6. Mickey Alerts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mickey Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Mickey Alerts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Mickey Alerts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, Mickey Alerts every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Stakeout versus Mickey Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutMickey Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB76 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCCodaMind LLC

Customer experience

Stakeout

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

Mickey Alerts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Mickey Alerts

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
None

Mickey Alerts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mickey Alerts free?
Mickey Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or Mickey Alerts?
Mickey Alerts is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Mickey Alerts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stakeout or Mickey Alerts have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor Mickey Alerts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or Mickey Alerts?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and Mickey Alerts every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mickey Alerts on October 14, 2026.

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