Comparison

SeaWorld vs Dezerland

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

Head to head
About

SeaWorld

Enhance your visit to SeaWorld parks with this essential companion app. Plan your day, discover attractions, and access park amenities. Use your phone as your ticket, manage passes, and find your way with interactive maps.

Highlights
  • Interactive park maps with directions
  • Showtime schedules and attraction details
  • Digital tickets and annual pass access
  • In-park purchase and upgrade options
  • Location switching for different parks
  • Filter points of interest by type
Features
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The SeaWorld App is your must-have in-park companion for your entire experience in Orlando, San Antonio, or San Diego. It’s free and easy to use. GUIDE • Plan your day in the park! • Discover park amenities including animal experiences, shows, rides, events, and dining • View upcoming showtimes so you can plan your next move • Upgrade your in-park experience with a Quick Queue®, All Day Dining Deal or reserved seating for shows • Switch locations when traveling to other parks • View park hours for the day MY VISIT • Turn your phone into your ticket! • Access your Annual Passes and barcodes to use your discount in the park • Access your Pass Member benefits and information • View your purchases and barcodes for easy redemption BUY • Purchase in-park add-ons and upgrades to optimize your day MAPS • Get to the fun faster! • Explore our new interactive maps to see your location and nearby attractions • Find your way in the park with directions to nearby points of interest • Filter points of interest by type, including animal experiences, shows and rides • Locate the closest restroom, including family restrooms • Search the name of an attraction or point of interest to find exactly what you are looking for

About

Dezerland

Enhance your visit to Dezerland Park with this app. Get directions, view museum exhibits, book activities like go-karts and bowling, and manage event bookings. You can also access special offers, earn loyalty points, and share your experiences.

Highlights
  • Park directions
  • Social media sharing
  • Auto Museum viewing
  • Car Dealership listings
  • Activity bookings (Go Karts, Bowling, VR)
  • Event room reservations
  • Promotional offers
  • Loyalty points program
Features
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Dezerland is an experience app that allows the guests of Dezerland Park Orlando to have a unique action park experience by allowing them to easily: - Get directions to Park - Share their experiences on social media - View cars, their best photos and videos in the Auto Museum - See cars for sale in the Car Dealership - Make bookings for Go Karts, Bowling and Virtual Reality - Book a room/area in the park for your special event - See promotional offers - Earn and redeem loyalty points - Provide feedback to the Dezerland staff regarding their experience Note: "Apps allows us to use your location to provide you with directions to Dezerland Park"

Screenshots

SeaWorld4 screens
Dezerland4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SeaWorld at 4.9 against Dezerland's 1.0. SeaWorld also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (131K vs 1). Dezerland's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SeaWorld holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeaWorld has 131K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of SeaWorld's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dezerland's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeaWorld ships an update every 3 weeks, Dezerland every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SeaWorld versus Dezerland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeaWorldDezerland
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (131K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings131K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB125 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.Tekin Software, LLC.

Customer experience

SeaWorld

All ratings131,044 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative56.3%

Dezerland

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SeaWorld

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Unreliable GPS and location tracking
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Outdated or missing information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to book dining, shows, and rides
  • Integration with mobile wallet for passes
  • More customization options (e.g., favorites, filters)
  • Real-time updates on ride/attraction status
  • Comprehensive park hours and schedule information

Dezerland

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SeaWorld

No in-app purchases

None

Dezerland

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeaWorld free?
SeaWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dezerland free?
Dezerland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SeaWorld or Dezerland?
SeaWorld is rated higher. SeaWorld averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Dezerland averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SeaWorld or Dezerland have ads?
Neither SeaWorld nor Dezerland shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeaWorld or Dezerland?
SeaWorld ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dezerland every 2 weeks. Most recently, SeaWorld was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dezerland on November 3, 2026.

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