Comparison

DVC Planner vs Stakeout

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

Head to head
About

DVC Planner

Easily plan your Disney Vacation Club trips. Calculate required points, track reservation and dining call dates, and manage your points across multiple contracts. View resort maps and save vacation details.

Highlights
  • Calculate points required
  • Track reservation call dates
  • Track dining/event call dates
  • Manage multiple contracts
  • View resort maps
  • Save and email vacation plans
Features
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Vacation Club Planning At Your Fingertips! DVC Planner is the fast and easy way to plan your upcoming DVC vacations! Using our intuitive interface, simply enter your vacation details to instantly calculate required points, track key reservation dates (11-month, 7-month), and monitor dining and event windows. Key Features: • Comprehensive Planning: View point requirements, season details, and days remaining until your trip. • Points Manager: Seamlessly manage multiple contracts across use years, combine points from different home resorts, and track transfers with an easy-to-read summary. • Saved Vacations: Save multiple vacation options for easy comparison and email them directly to friends and family. • Resort Information: Access detailed descriptions, maps, and touch-to-dial phone numbers for every DVC resort. • Apple Watch Support: Conveniently view your saved vacations and member number right from your wrist. Whether you are planning a single getaway or managing multiple set-week contracts, DVC Planner has everything you need to make the most of your membership. Follow @CodeSpyder on Threads!

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.

Screenshots

DVC Planner4 screens
Stakeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stakeout at Free against DVC Planner's $0.99. Stakeout also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (76% vs 48%). DVC Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stakeout is free to download; DVC Planner costs $0.99 up front. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DVC Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 48% of DVC Planner's written reviews are positive against 76% of Stakeout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVC Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, Stakeout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
DVC Planner versus Stakeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVC PlannerStakeout
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHollis AmbroseWildcard Software LLC

Customer experience

DVC Planner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative35.7%

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

DVC Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

DVC Planner

No 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

Questions

Is DVC Planner free?
DVC Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DVC Planner or Stakeout?
Stakeout is rated higher. DVC Planner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stakeout averages 4.9 from 6.8K ratings.
Do DVC Planner or Stakeout have ads?
Neither DVC Planner nor Stakeout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DVC Planner or Stakeout?
DVC Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, and Stakeout every 2 months. Most recently, DVC Planner was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stakeout on October 16, 2026.

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