Comparison

Stakeout vs ShipFaced

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

ShipFaced

Track your cruise drink package spending in real time. Log each drink to see if you're saving money or if the package has paid for itself. Supports major cruise lines and customizable daily rates.

Highlights
  • Real-time drink package cost tracking
  • Log drinks with optional details
  • Supports major cruise lines
  • Customizable daily rates
  • Separate logging for non-alcoholic drinks
  • Daily and trip-wide spending statistics
Features
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Did your drink package actually pay for itself? ShipFaced answers that question in real time. Log each drink as you order it and watch your daily total climb toward the break-even line — the moment your package stops costing you money and starts saving it. HOW IT WORKS • Set up your cruise once: length, sail date, cruise line, and what you paid per day • Tap to log a drink, with optional name, bar, and price • See instantly whether you are ahead or behind for the day BUILT FOR CRUISE DRINK PACKAGES • Works with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Margaritaville at Sea, Cunard and P&O — or enter your own daily rate for any line • Handles both prepaid and onboard package pricing, with gratuity applied correctly • Set the daily limit your package allows — 15, any other number, or none at all • Non-alcoholic drinks are logged separately, so they never eat into your limit FASTER EVERY DAY • Your recent drinks and bars are remembered — a repeat order is one tap • Move between days to review or correct earlier entries • Daily and trip-wide stats show what you spent against what you would have spent Your data stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads.

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
ShipFaced4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShipFaced at daily against Stakeout's every 2 months. ShipFaced also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and chart position (#30 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 ShipFaced sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 ShipFaced. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, ShipFaced daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stakeout versus ShipFaced: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutShipFaced
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCAll You Can Eat Apps

Customer experience

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.1%

ShipFaced

All ratings1 ratings
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

ShipFaced

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
3 purchases

ShipFaced

One-time3
  • Just the Tip$0.99
  • Make it a Double$3.99
  • Margarita on the Rocks$12.99

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShipFaced free?
ShipFaced is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or ShipFaced?
ShipFaced is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while ShipFaced averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stakeout or ShipFaced have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor ShipFaced shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or ShipFaced?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and ShipFaced daily. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShipFaced on September 30, 2026.

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