MagicTable vs HersheyResorts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagicTable
This app helps you secure hard-to-get dining and experience reservations at Disney parks. Set alerts for specific dates, times, and party sizes, and receive instant notifications when openings become available. It covers over 300 restaurants, attractions, and events across Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
- Alerts for 300+ Disney restaurants and experiences
- Push notification or SMS alerts
- Flexible reservation criteria
- Fast and reliable reservation checking
- Support for dark mode
- Free tier and subscription options
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Never miss out on another Disney dining reservation again with MagicTable. More than 100,000 Disney fans use MagicTable, it's rated 4.8 stars from over 5,700 ratings, and it has found more than 60,000 open tables so far. We all know how frustrating it is to get a reservation for your favorite Disney restaurant, endlessly refreshing the WDW or Disneyland website in the hopes of scoring that elusive slot that would make your vacation complete. With MagicTable, you'll never have to spend your precious time on that again. Simply choose a restaurant, let us know the date and times for your ideal reservation, and your party size, then our super-computers will get to work monitoring the Disney reservation system for open slots. The moment a match opens up, we'll send you a push notification or SMS so you can jump into action and book it right away. It works the same way for experiences and events: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Savi's Workshop, Harmony Barber Shop, Capture Your Moment, Keys to the Kingdom tours, fireworks dessert parties and holiday parties. WHAT FANS SAY "Within hours I got the reservation I was hoping for!" (InmyDisneyEra) "It has helped me secure reservations for the most difficult dining reservations including Space 220, Be Our Guest, and Cinderella's Royal Table." (Kane Liffin) "They found it the night before our first day! Trip made!" (SMSdisney) FEATURES * Create alerts for over 300 restaurants, experiences and events across Walt Disney World and Disneyland, from Cinderella's Royal Table, Be Our Guest, Chef Mickey's and 'Ohana to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and dessert parties. * Get notified of open reservations via push notifications or SMS. * Flexible options for date, time, and party size, plus the ability to attach notes. * Fast and reliable reservation checking ensures that you'll get notified faster than any other dining alerts service. * Beautiful iOS-standard design with full support for dark mode. * Free-forever tier and flexible subscription options to fit your needs. Stop wasting time repeatedly checking for Disney dining reservations. Get MagicTable today, and let us help make your next vacation one to remember. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://velocityraptor.co/app-privacy
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 in-app purchases: HersheyResorts at none against MagicTable's 8. MagicTable's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. MagicTable sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HersheyResorts asks for nothing beyond the download.
MagicTable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicTable has 5.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of MagicTable's written reviews are positive against 100% of HersheyResorts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MagicTable ships an update every 6 weeks, HersheyResorts every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicTable | HersheyResorts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Velocity Raptor Incorporated | Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company |
Customer experience
MagicTable
HersheyResorts
Bugs and requests
MagicTable
Reported bugs
2 issues- Notifications not working as expected
- Redirecting to set up new alert instead of taking to reservation
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to set alerts more than 60 days in advance
- More free alert options
HersheyResorts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MagicTable
- Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Professional (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
- Ultimate (Yearly)$79.991 Year
- Premium (1 Month)$14.99
- Trip Pass (90 days)$29.99
HersheyResorts
No in-app purchases
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