# Busch Gardens vs E

Busch Gardens and E both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of E's written reviews are positive against 40% of Busch Gardens's. E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Busch Gardens's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 16K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Busch Gardens against 4.8 for E. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Busch Gardens's written reviews are positive against 70% of E's.

Busch Gardens ships an update every 5 weeks, E every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Busch Gardens | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busch-gardens/id452815667/reviews)** | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-pass-toll-app/id1450310543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 39.9% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#139** |
| Size | 69 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393159818) | [Central Florida Expressway Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450310542) |

## What reviewers say

### Busch Gardens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busch-gardens/id452815667)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Enhance your visit to the theme park with this essential companion app. Plan your day, find attractions, check wait times, and access your tickets and passes. Discover dining, shows, and rides, and navigate the park with interactive maps.

**Highlights:** Interactive park maps, Real-time ride wait times, Showtime schedules, In-park navigation, Digital ticket access, Annual Pass management, Purchase add-ons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app features
- 📍 Helpful park map and navigation
- 🕰️ Ride wait times (when accurate)
- 🍽️ Dining information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate ride wait times
- 🔍 Lack of information on ride closures and park operations
- 🔒 Difficulty linking/managing passes and tickets
- 🔁 Constant redirects to website
- 🤔 Confusing app flow and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues
- Crashes and freezes
- GPS/location tracking problems

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for park hours and schedules
- Ability to link and manage passes/tickets in-app
- Real-time ride status and queue updates
- Mobile ordering and dining integration


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-pass-toll-app/id1450310543)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your E-PASS prepaid toll account with this app. Check your balance, receive low balance alerts, add funds, and update your vehicle information. Florida drivers can also pay Pay By Plate toll invoices.

**Highlights:** Check account balance, Low balance alerts, Add funds, Update vehicle information, Monitor toll activity, Pay Pay By Plate invoices

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient toll payment
- 💰 Significant savings with sign-up
- 📞 Helpful customer service
- 🤑 Discounts for new users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Confusing account management
- 🤔 Lack of transparency with fees
- 🤦‍♀️ Forced account creation
- 🚫 Incompatibility with existing toll accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Account creation process issues
- Incorrect balance and billing information
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Payment processing failures

**Requested features**

- Add multiple vehicles to account
- Integrate with mobile wallets
- Provide detailed transaction history
- Allow temporary/rental vehicle registration
- Improve app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Busch Gardens free?

Busch Gardens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Busch Gardens or E?

Busch Gardens is rated higher. Busch Gardens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while E averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Busch Gardens or E have ads?

Neither Busch Gardens nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Busch Gardens or E?

Busch Gardens ships an update every 5 weeks, and E every 3 weeks. Most recently, Busch Gardens was updated on October 28, 2026 and E on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Busch Gardens or E?

Busch Gardens currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and E at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*