Standby Skipper vs HersheyResorts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Standby Skipper
Enhance your Florida vacation by reducing phone usage. This app helps you spend more time enjoying attractions and less time swiping, with users reporting an 80% decrease in screen time.
- Reduce phone screen time
- Enhance vacation enjoyment
- Streamline park experience
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Enjoy your Florida vacation -- stop sweating and swiping! Our users spend 80% less time on their phone while in the parks by using our app!
HersheyResorts
Navigate resort properties, discover dining and activities, and book reservations. Stay informed about on-site events, specials, and shuttle services for a seamless stay.
- On-property navigation
- Dining reservations
- Activity and event updates
- Spa and recreation booking
- Shuttle service information
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Discover Everything HersheyResorts Have to Offer with Our Wayfinding App For an even more convenient and seamless experience, download the HersheyResorts app to get everything you need during your sweet stay! You’ll be able to navigate to your room with our easy-to-use wayfinding map and discover restaurants, amenities, and more. Also, stay informed regarding on-site activities, featured dining specials, and shuttle service updates when traveling to Hersheypark®! Key Features: - On-Property Navigation: Get step-by-step directions to easily locate guest rooms, restaurants, pools, meeting spaces, activity venues, and amenities across all three properties. - Dining Reservations: Browse and reserve from a variety of dining options available at Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey and nearby dining locations. - Activities & Experiences: Stay updated with resort events, family-friendly activities, and nearby attractions like Hersheypark®! - Spas & Recreation: Explore and book relaxing spa treatments, plus find fitness, recreation, and activity schedules. Explore The Official Resorts Of Hersheypark® Hershey Lodge At Pennsylvania’s family destination, enjoy deluxe accommodations, big splashes in the indoor pool complex, sweet resort activities, and iconic chocolate details around every corner. The Hotel Hershey Known for its refined elegance, signature service, and abundant amenities including The Spa and outdoor pool, The Hotel Hershey is one of the finest Historic Hotels of America. Hersheypark Camping Resort Take advantage of our many recreational facilities during your stay at the campground, such as an outdoor pool plus sports and activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Standby Skipper at 395 against HersheyResorts's 9. Standby Skipper also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). HersheyResorts's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Standby Skipper against 4.6 for HersheyResorts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Standby Skipper has 395 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Standby Skipper's written reviews are positive against 100% of HersheyResorts's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Standby Skipper | HersheyResorts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (395 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 395 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Standby Skipper LLC | Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company |
Customer experience
Standby Skipper
HersheyResorts
Bugs and requests
Standby Skipper
Reported bugs
2 issues- Trouble with email verification
- Inability to recognize park attendance
Requested features
3 requests- Option to book specific ride times
- Integration with Disneyland
- Ability to modify booked rides
HersheyResorts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Standby Skipper
No in-app purchases
HersheyResorts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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