# DVC Planner vs Lines Universal Orlando

The clearest difference is price: Lines Universal Orlando at Free against DVC Planner's $0.99. Lines Universal Orlando also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (79% vs 48%). DVC Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lines Universal Orlando is free to download; DVC Planner costs $0.99 up front. Lines Universal Orlando sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DVC Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lines Universal Orlando holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lines Universal Orlando has 135 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 79% of Lines Universal Orlando's.

DVC Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, Lines Universal Orlando every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVC Planner | Lines Universal Orlando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-planner/id330703403/reviews) | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-universal-orlando/id825306842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hollis Ambrose](https://appshunter.io/developer/330703406) | [TouringPlans.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359009770) |

## What reviewers say

### DVC Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-planner/id330703403)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lines Universal Orlando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-universal-orlando/id825306842)

Optimize your Universal Orlando vacation with real-time wait times, crowd predictions, and customized touring plans. Discover actual wait times, find the least crowded park, and access extensive restaurant menus and prices. Get expert advice from a large online community to save time and money.

**Highlights:** Actual attraction wait times, Real-time 'Ride Now'/'Wait to Ride' recommendations, Customized step-by-step touring plans, 10-day crowd calendar, Wait times for more attractions than official app, Searchable restaurant menus and prices, Online community for expert advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Year Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Maximizes park time
- 👍 Accurate wait times
- 👍 Helpful for planning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wait times (some users)
- 🐛 Not user-friendly (some users)
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Outdated app design
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when updating plans
- Custom tour plans do not work
- App crashes a few times
- Hard to report times and start timer
- Universal app not updated for iPhone 11 Pro Max screen size

**Requested features**

- Update Universal app to match Disney app style
- Allow park-to-park touring plans for Harry Potter attractions
- Improve navigation for custom 2-park guides
- Make custom plans allow park changes
- Better integration of WDW and US/IOA plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVC Planner free?

DVC Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lines Universal Orlando free?

Lines Universal Orlando is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DVC Planner or Lines Universal Orlando?

Lines Universal Orlando is rated higher. DVC Planner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lines Universal Orlando averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do DVC Planner or Lines Universal Orlando have ads?

Neither DVC Planner nor Lines Universal Orlando shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DVC Planner or Lines Universal Orlando?

DVC Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lines Universal Orlando every 8 months. Most recently, DVC Planner was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lines Universal Orlando on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*