# Stakeout vs Mickey Alerts

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 (#36 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, Mickey Alerts every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stakeout | Mickey Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakeout/id1586225563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mickey-alerts/id6797280402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wildcard Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581522518) | [CodaMind LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851747680) |

## What reviewers say

### Stakeout

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Mickey Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mickey-alerts/id6797280402)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Mickey Alerts on October 14, 2026.

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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.*