Comparison

MouseWait for Disneyland vs Stakeout

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

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About

MouseWait for Disneyland

This app provides real-time wait times, dining reservation assistance, and insider tips for Disneyland Resort. It features an AI-powered virtual assistant to help plan your trip, find deals, and answer questions.

Highlights
  • Real-time Disneyland wait times
  • AI-powered dining reservation assistant
  • Insider park tips
  • Virtual itinerary planning
  • Access to exclusive travel deals
  • Social lounge for Disney fans
Features
Currently charting
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Disneyland Wait Times since 2009, Genie Plus info, real-time food blog, information on hours, events, upNEXT showtimes, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Everything you need for your next trip to the Disneyland Resort! Join 3 MILLION users and discover why 15 out of 17 people use MouseWait as their primary Disneyland app. Since 2009, MouseWait has been the most popular and critically acclaimed Disneyland App. INTRODUCING THE FIRST AI POWERED AMUSEMENT PARK VIRTUAL ASSISTANT! Introducing Kate, your personal Virtual Plaid! MouseWait is still free. I haven't put any existing features behind a paywall, and we’ve even added some new ones. However, to continue development, we need to introduce a subscription model. Our new AI concierge incurs costs for each chat, so this is our only viable option! This is your chance to have your own Virtual Plaid! This subscription unlocks all MouseWait Apps, including Disney World and the lounge.land app (coming soon). Here's how a MouseWait ALL-ACCESS subscription will pay for itself: EFFORTLESS DINING RESERVATIONS: Easily check available reservations while Kate helps you find open reservations for hard-to-get restaurants. She'll send you a push notification if she finds an open reservation for your desired restaurant. INSIDER TIPS: Based on 13 years of MouseWait park data. SAVE TIME AND MONEY: Gain exclusive access to the lounge.land vacation club, our private forum that scours the web 24/7 for hard-to-find travel deals while assisting you in planning your next vacation! UNLOCK ALL OF OUR APPS: Including Disney World (WDW Virtual Plaid coming soon), and our upcoming lounge.land vacation club app. REAL-TIME ITINERARIES (beta): Your assistant will create a plan using breakthrough AI technology, which has been trained on 13 years of park data and vacation experience. The best part? You can chat with your Plaid about your plan, play trivia with her, and ask as many questions as you'd like using natural language! Your time is valuable. Imagine getting everything you need for your trip in just a few voice commands to your Virtual Plaid personal assistant. This includes finding the best price, optimal travel time, insider tips, and more. The Huffington Post acknowledged MouseWait as one of the three "Disneyland Musts You Shouldn't Be Without" OCWeekly named MouseWait as one of the OC's best apps, "Whether you're a Disneyland Annual Passport Holder or a casual Disneyland visitor, this is a must for everyone." "One of the 26 Apps You Need To Survive In Los Angeles" BuzzFeed "MouseWait provides a wealth of information for both casual and frequent visitors to the Disneyland Resort. It does exactly what it claims and more, and it does it extremely well. If you have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort in the future, or are an Annual Passholder, this app is an absolute must." Danny Amezcua, Macworld +Make new friends with Disney fans worldwide in our family-friendly moderated social Lounge. +Save time and money with tips and info you won't find anywhere else. +Fast access to our proprietary Historical Crowd Index - If you're having a problem with the app or have feedback, email us at support@mousewait.com AS SEEN ON TV: Ryan Seacrest, Leo Laporte, CBS, KCAL, KTLA News, FRONT PAGE of the Press Enterprise, LA Times, OC Register, OCWeekly, Macworld, PCWorld, TMZ, E!, People Magazine, & OrangeCoast Magazine "If Walt would have created an app, I have to think it would be something like this." Karate Kidd "Lots of features, super-fast email support for questions" DavidRac "Love how I can get all the info I need in one place" stimpy0323 "This app has tons of features, it will be great to use on vacation or just checking in on the latest Disney news" Jen's Music Follow us @mousewait for Disneyland updates. Privacy Policy: https://mousewait.org/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://mousewait.org/TOS MouseWait is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company.

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

MouseWait for Disneyland4 screens
Stakeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MouseWait for Disneyland at fortnightly against Stakeout's every 2 months. MouseWait for Disneyland also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Stakeout's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#40 vs #188). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MouseWait for Disneyland sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of MouseWait for Disneyland's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stakeout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MouseWait for Disneyland ships an update fortnightly, Stakeout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MouseWait for Disneyland versus Stakeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouseWait for DisneylandStakeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings)4.9 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better6.8K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#188#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeraudio rush LLCWildcard Software LLC

Customer experience

MouseWait for Disneyland

All ratings6,900 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative23.2%

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

MouseWait for Disneyland

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤗 Friendly and helpful community
  • 🌟 Comprehensive Disney information
  • ⏱️ Accurate wait times
  • 🎢 Enhances Disney experience
  • 🗺️ Useful park maps and features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate crowd levels and wait times
  • 💰 Expensive premium features
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🔄 Outdated or slow to update

Stakeout

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick reservations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Helped secure hard-to-get reservations
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🔑 Seamless integration with Disney app

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Missed reservation opportunities despite quick response
  • 🕰️ Slow refresh rate on searches
  • 🤖 Competing with other users for same reservations
  • 💳 Paid subscription required for full functionality

Bugs and requests

MouseWait for Disneyland

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Unreliable data sync
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Improved navigation and search
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with official Disney apps

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

16 purchases

MouseWait for Disneyland

Subscriptions11
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$4.997 Days
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$9.991 Month
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$14.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Monthly$19.991 Month
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Yearly$29.991 Year
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$49.991 Year
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS$79.991 Year
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Yearly$99.991 Year
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Yearly$119.991 Year
  • MouseWait ALL-ACCESS Yearly T13 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • Buy 100 Credits$4.99
  • Buy 250 Credits$9.99
  • Buy 750 Credits$24.99
Show 2 more
  • Buy 1500 Credits$34.99
  • Buy 5000 Credits$99.99
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 MouseWait for Disneyland free?
MouseWait for Disneyland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MouseWait for Disneyland or Stakeout?
Stakeout is rated higher. MouseWait for Disneyland averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Stakeout averages 4.9 from 6.8K ratings.
Do MouseWait for Disneyland or Stakeout have ads?
Neither MouseWait for Disneyland nor Stakeout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MouseWait for Disneyland or Stakeout?
MouseWait for Disneyland ships an update fortnightly, and Stakeout every 2 months. Most recently, MouseWait for Disneyland was updated on September 19, 2026 and Stakeout on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, MouseWait for Disneyland or Stakeout?
MouseWait for Disneyland currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Stakeout at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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