LineWatch+ vs Ride Waits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LineWatch+
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LineWatch+ helps theme park visitors check live ride wait times, find shorter lines, and plan a smoother park day. See current wait times for supported attractions, view forecasted wait trends, get walking directions, and set custom alerts when waits drop below your target time. LineWatch+ is built for quick checks in the park, with fast performance and Apple Watch support when you want ride info at a glance. Features: Live attraction wait times at supported parks Forecasted wait trends by time of day Walking directions to attractions Custom wait-time alerts Line timers for multiple attractions Apple Watch support Fast, battery-conscious performance How it works: Choose the parks and attractions you want to watch Set your target wait time Check trends, follow directions, and get notified when lines get shorter LineWatch+ is made for visitors who want to spend less time refreshing wait boards and more time enjoying the park. Data & Disclosure: LineWatch+ is an independent app for theme park visitors. Wait-time data is provided by Queue-Times.com. LineWatch+ is not affiliated with or endorsed by any theme park operator.
Ride Waits
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• Real-time wait times for theme park rides • Interactive charts showing wait time trends • Today's statistics with min, max, and average waits • Sort rides by name or wait time • Beautiful dark mode support • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates Start planning your perfect park day! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
LineWatch+ and Ride Waits are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LineWatch+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ride Waits sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LineWatch+ | Ride Waits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joel Boyd | Luis Miranda |
In-app purchases
LineWatch+
- Remove Ads$0.99
Ride Waits
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month









