# Magic Guide for Disney World vs Countdown for Disney

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Guide for Disney World at 4.7 against Countdown for Disney's 3.6. Magic Guide for Disney World also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and ratings volume (16K vs 254). Countdown for Disney's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Guide for Disney World sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Guide for Disney World holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Guide for Disney World has 16K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Magic Guide for Disney World's written reviews are positive against 40% of Countdown for Disney's.

Magic Guide for Disney World ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown for Disney fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Guide for Disney World | Countdown for Disney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-guide-for-disney-world/id365817457/reviews)** | [3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 254 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VersaEdge Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301294952) | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Guide for Disney World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-guide-for-disney-world/id365817457)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Navigate Disney World with real-time wait times, interactive maps, and comprehensive dining information. Plan your day with park schedules and event times. Offers premium features for enhanced planning and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive park maps with GPS, Real-time attraction wait times, Comprehensive dining guide with menus, Park schedules and event times, Wait time notification alerts, Advanced food search (premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Prior Paid User | Free | one-time |
| Magic Guide+ | $14.99 | one-time |
| Magic Guide+ | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Wait Times & More | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for planning Disney trips
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and information
- ⏱️ Useful wait time updates
- 🍽️ Comprehensive dining menus
- 🤩 Great resource for first-time visitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wait times and park information
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 📆 Outdated menus and event information
- 🤖 Unreliable performance and crashes
- 🔍 Missing key information like character locations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to retrieve order information
- Premium features not working on Apple Watch
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Integrate with official Disney apps
- Add support for Disney Dining Plan
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Provide more real-time updates
- Include holiday event details


### Countdown for Disney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588)

Plan your magical Disney vacation with a personalized countdown. Customize your background with Disney images or your own photos, view the weather forecast, and receive helpful tips. Keep the excitement building until your trip to the happiest place on Earth!

**Highlights:** Personalized Disney vacation countdown, Customizable backgrounds with Disney images or own photos, Slideshow option for backgrounds, 7-day Disney World weather forecast, Planning tips for before and during your trip, Customizable countdown widget, Social sharing of countdown images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🕰️ Helpful countdown feature
- 📰 Useful news and weather information
- 💫 Fun way to wait for Disney trip
- 🔍 Detailed trip planning reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🕰️ Countdown not always accurate
- 🗓️ Outdated information on Disney policies
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting or editing trip details
- 📱 Lack of widget or home screen integration

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing issues
- Paid version not unlocking all features
- Weather and news information not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiple Disney trip countdowns
- Automatic lock screen or home screen countdown
- More frequent app updates to reflect Disney changes
- Option to set custom reminders for dining, FastPasses, etc.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Guide for Disney World free?

Magic Guide for Disney World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

Countdown for Disney is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Guide for Disney World or Countdown for Disney?

Magic Guide for Disney World is rated higher. Magic Guide for Disney World averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 from 254 ratings.

### Do Magic Guide for Disney World or Countdown for Disney have ads?

Magic Guide for Disney World shows ads; Countdown for Disney does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Guide for Disney World or Countdown for Disney?

Magic Guide for Disney World ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown for Disney fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Guide for Disney World was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown for Disney on September 7, 2026.

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