Comparison

FrightMaps vs Coaster Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FrightMaps

Discover haunted attractions, spooky events, and decorated houses near you with an interactive map. Get insider info, read reviews, and plan your perfect Halloween adventure. Find home haunts and scary decorations with customizable distance settings.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of spooky attractions
  • Find haunted houses and hayrides
  • Discover home haunts and decorated houses
  • Read reviews and view photos/videos
  • Push notifications for events
  • Customizable distance settings
Features
Read full description

Get ready to scream this Halloween with FrightMaps, your ultimate guide to all the spooky attractions and events near you! Our app helps you find haunted houses, spooky hayrides, creepy mazes, and more with an interactive map. Whether you’re a horror fan or just looking for a good scare, FrightMaps has you covered. Get insider information, special perks, and push notifications about the hottest Halloween events. Read reviews, check out photos and videos, and plan your perfect Halloween adventure. FrightMaps is constantly updated with new events and attractions, ensuring you never run out of things to do. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate and plan your spooktacular experience. Download FrightMaps today and enjoy all the haunts without the lines. Discover home haunts and scary decorated houses within any distance you want to travel. Let FrightMaps guide you to the best Halloween experiences! FrightMaps Pro — auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://frightmaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://frightmaps.com/privacy

About

Coaster Countdown

Track theme park wait times and log your ride experiences. Save favorite parks, record ride details like row and seat, and easily access real-time information for parks worldwide. Enjoy a seamless park day with personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Real-time wait times
  • Park chain browsing
  • Ride logging and stats
  • Night ride tracking
  • Sticky filters
  • Save favorite parks
  • Local data saving
Features
Read full description

Welcome to Coaster Countdown, the ultimate companion for theme park enthusiasts and coaster thrill-seekers! Whether you are a casual visitor or a dedicated credit chaser, Coaster Countdown has everything you need to make the most of your park day. Key Features: • Real-Time Wait Times: Powered by Queue-Times.com, get up-to-the-minute wait times for parks across the globe. • Park Chain Browsing: Easily search for specific parks or browse your favorite major theme park chains. • Ride Logging & Stats: Keep track of your coaster credits! Log every ride, including specific row and seat numbers. • Night Rides: Easily toggle the "Night Ride" switch to track those special after-dark rides. • Sticky Filters: The app automatically remembers your selected parks, dates, and sorting preferences. • My Parks: Save your favorite parks for one-tap access. • Secure Local Saving: Your ride logs are saved locally directly to your device so your data is always yours.

Screenshots

FrightMaps4 screens
Coaster Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coaster Countdown at none against FrightMaps's 12. Coaster Countdown also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FrightMaps's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. FrightMaps sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Coaster Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FrightMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FrightMaps has 3.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of FrightMaps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coaster Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrightMaps ships an update every 6 days, Coaster Countdown every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FrightMaps versus Coaster Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrightMapsCoaster Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMichael KaneMatthew Abel

Customer experience

FrightMaps

All ratings3,494 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.3%

Coaster Countdown

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FrightMaps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Constant crashes on iPhone
  • Incorrect address/location information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand to other holidays
  • Ability to organize and sort displays
  • Notifications for new or updated displays
  • More customization options

Coaster Countdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

FrightMaps

Subscriptions5
  • FrightMaps Pro$4.991 Month
  • Haunted Duo$7.991 Month
  • Haunted Duo Plus$12.991 Month
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  • Haunted Duo Ultimate$19.991 Month
  • FrightMaps Pro Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 300 coins$2.99
  • 1000 coins$3.99
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  • Buy the creator coffee$3.99
  • 5000 coins$16.99
  • 10000 Coins$29.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99
None

Coaster Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FrightMaps free?
FrightMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coaster Countdown free?
Coaster Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FrightMaps or Coaster Countdown?
FrightMaps is rated higher. FrightMaps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Coaster Countdown averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do FrightMaps or Coaster Countdown have ads?
Neither FrightMaps nor Coaster Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrightMaps or Coaster Countdown?
FrightMaps ships an update every 6 days, and Coaster Countdown every 3 days. Most recently, FrightMaps was updated on October 21, 2026 and Coaster Countdown on October 21, 2026.

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