Comparison

Disney World Lines (TP) vs Stakeout

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

Head to head
About

Disney World Lines (TP)

This app helps you save time and money at Walt Disney World by providing unbiased information and data. It offers park recommendations, crowd calendars, customized touring plans, and real-time wait times for attractions. You can also find park schedules, searchable menus with prices, and lightning lane suggestions.

Highlights
  • Park recommendations
  • Crowd calendar
  • Customized touring plans
  • Real-time wait times
  • Lightning Lane suggestions
  • Park schedules
  • Searchable menus with prices
Features
Currently charting
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LINES by TouringPlans will help you save time and money during your Walt Disney World trip. We created Lines to help you know where to go and what to do during your Disney vacation. No other app – even Disney’s official app – gives you as much unbiased information and time-tested data at your fingertips. LINES features include: · PARK RECOMMENDATIONS for the next 10 days. · CROWD CALENDAR, so you know how busy each park will be for the next 10 days. · Customized, step-by-step TOURING PLANS for each Disney park so you save time waiting in line for any attractions—or all attractions. · REAL-TIME UPDATES to show you what to ride now, what to wait to ride, and even what attractions are offline (with an estimated return time). · ACCURATE WAIT TIMES using predictive technology and crowd-sourced live data to let you know how long you really will wait in line, no matter what the posted time says. · LIGHTNING LANE suggestions, to help you make choices to save you time. · COMPLETE PARK SCHEDULES including operating hours, parades, shows, and more. · SEARCHABLE MENUS WITH PRICES to help you find a Mickey Bar in EPCOT or the best use of a snack credit in Magic Kingdom. An invaluable help for people with allergies, dietary restrictions, or those looking for a favorite food. · PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE. Our Disney trip planning tools have been featured by USA Today, The New York Times, Parents Magazine, AAA, major news networks, and newspapers, magazines, television shows, and radio shows. Since 1986, we’ve helped more than 3 million families plan their Walt Disney World Vacations. Note: Some LINES features, such as full crowd calendar access and all attraction wait times require an in-app subscription purchase for access. Other LINES features, such as customized touring plans, menus, and Lines Chat are completely free. Your in-app subscription includes 365 days of access to TouringPlans.com, the internet’s most popular subscription-based site for Disney trip planning. LINES by TouringPlans is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Walt Disney corporation or Walt Disney World.

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
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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

Disney World Lines (TP)3 screens
Stakeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stakeout at every 2 months against Disney World Lines (TP)'s every 8 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Disney World Lines (TP) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Disney World Lines (TP) against 4.9 for Stakeout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Disney World Lines (TP)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Stakeout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disney World Lines (TP) ships an update every 8 months, Stakeout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Disney World Lines (TP) versus Stakeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisney World Lines (TP)Stakeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.9K ratings)4.9 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K6.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB59 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperTouringPlans.comWildcard Software LLC

Customer experience

Disney World Lines (TP)

All ratings4,937 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.3%

Stakeout

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

User reviews

Disney World Lines (TP)

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient planning tool
  • 🔍 Accurate wait time estimates
  • 💡 Customizable touring plans
  • 🤝 Helpful community support
  • ⏱️ Saves time in the parks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate crowd level predictions
  • 🔄 Difficulty making on-the-fly plan changes
  • 🤖 Outdated user interface
  • 🔌 Unreliable app performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost

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

Disney World Lines (TP)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to add reservations
  • Saved plans not syncing properly across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Interactive park maps in the app
  • Real-time ride closure updates
  • Improved integration with Disney's Genie+ system
  • Ability to share plans with other users

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

1 purchases

Disney World Lines (TP)

One-time1
  • One Year Subscription2 variants$24.99
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 Disney World Lines (TP) free?
Disney World Lines (TP) 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, Disney World Lines (TP) or Stakeout?
Stakeout is rated higher. Disney World Lines (TP) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Stakeout averages 4.9 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Disney World Lines (TP) or Stakeout have ads?
Neither Disney World Lines (TP) nor Stakeout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disney World Lines (TP) or Stakeout?
Disney World Lines (TP) ships an update every 8 months, and Stakeout every 2 months. Most recently, Disney World Lines (TP) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stakeout on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Disney World Lines (TP) or Stakeout?
Disney World Lines (TP) currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Stakeout at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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