# Universal Studios Japan vs Disneyland®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal Studios Japan at none against Disneyland®'s 2. Disneyland®'s advantage is ratings volume (1.9M vs 7.6K) and review sentiment (43% vs 26%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Disneyland® sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Universal Studios Japan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Universal Studios Japan against 4.7 for Disneyland®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disneyland® has 1.9M ratings behind it against 7.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Universal Studios Japan's written reviews are positive against 43% of Disneyland®'s.

Universal Studios Japan ships an update monthly, Disneyland® fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Studios Japan | Disneyland® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-japan/id532097000/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disneyland/id1022164656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 207 MB | 535 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NBCUniversal Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303544359) | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Studios Japan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-japan/id532097000)

Plan your visit to a popular theme park with real-time attraction wait times, show schedules, and an interactive map. Secure timed entry eTickets and access park information, including game app details for specific themed areas. Save your favorite attractions and easily purchase park tickets.

**Highlights:** Real-time wait times and show schedules, Interactive park map with filters, Timed Entry eTicket acquisition, Centralized information for themed areas, Create a favorites list for attractions, Direct access to ticket purchasing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful tool for trip
- 🗺️ Interactive map and e-ticket capture
- 👍 Great experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 🤔 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 💸 Expensive and oversold
- 🌐 Notifications only in Japanese
- 📱 App crashes and fails to load

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during ticket purchase
- Inability to register or access tickets
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android

**Requested features**

- Add language settings to change to English
- Improve navigation and information display
- Provide more transparency on ticket availability
- Optimize app performance and stability


### Disneyland®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disneyland/id1022164656)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Travel, #33 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you plan and enjoy your visit to the Disneyland Resort. It provides park information, ticket management, wait times, dining reservations, and navigation. You can also access PhotoPass and order food for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Park maps and navigation, Real-time wait times, Mobile ticket and reservation management, Dining reservations and mobile ordering, Personalized itinerary planning, Access to PhotoPass

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Photo Download | $14.99 | one-time |
| PhotoPass+ 1 Day | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for planning and managing visits
- 💡 Useful features like mobile ordering and Genie+
- 🤩 Enhances the overall Disney experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Drains phone battery quickly
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💸 Genie+ and Lightning Lane are overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with linking tickets and passes
- Mobile ordering and payment problems
- Inaccurate ride wait times and availability
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices

**Requested features**

- Improved map with better navigation and landmarks
- Ability to create custom itineraries and plans
- More reliable and responsive performance
- Better integration with park tickets and passes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Studios Japan free?

Universal Studios Japan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Disneyland® free?

Disneyland® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Studios Japan or Disneyland®?

Universal Studios Japan is rated higher. Universal Studios Japan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Disneyland® averages 4.7 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Universal Studios Japan or Disneyland® have ads?

Neither Universal Studios Japan nor Disneyland® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Studios Japan or Disneyland®?

Universal Studios Japan ships an update monthly, and Disneyland® fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Studios Japan was updated on November 12, 2026 and Disneyland® on November 12, 2026.

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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.*