Comparison

LineWatch+ vs ParkBeast Wait Times

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

Head to head
About

LineWatch+

Features
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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.

About

ParkBeast Wait Times

This app provides real-time wait times and ride status updates for theme parks. Get helpful alerts for attraction downtime, reopenings, and wait time changes to optimize your park day. Enjoy a fun, user-friendly design that helps you spend less time refreshing and more time riding.

Highlights
  • Real-time attraction wait times
  • Up-to-date ride status info
  • Attraction downtime and reopening alerts
  • Wait time change notifications
  • Favorites list for must-do rides
  • Pinned attractions for quick access
Features
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ParkBeast Wait Times helps you make smarter moves during your park day with real-time attraction wait times, ride status updates, and helpful alerts when things change. See current wait times at a glance, favorite your must-do attractions, pin rides to the top of your list, and get notified when attractions go down, come back up, or when wait times change. With a fun, colorful design built for theme park fans, ParkBeast Wait Times makes it easy to keep up with the parks without constantly refreshing your phone or digging through countless menus just to find a wait time. Features include: * Real-time attraction wait times * Up-to-date ride status info * Attraction downtime and reopening alerts * Wait time change notifications * Favorites list for your must-do rides * Pinned attractions for quick access * Free to use * No account required Whether you’re chasing a shorter wait, keeping an eye on your favorite attractions, or deciding where to go next, ParkBeast Wait Times helps you stay ready for whatever the park day throws at you. Less refreshing. More riding. ParkBeast Wait Times is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. The app is free to use with ads. Optional Premium removes ads with a non-renewing 10-day pass or an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Pricing appears in the app before purchase. Wait times come from ThemeParks.wiki and may be delayed. Terms of Use: https://parkbeast-wait-times.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://parkbeast-wait-times.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

LineWatch+4 screens
ParkBeast Wait Times4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LineWatch+ at none against ParkBeast Wait Times's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. LineWatch+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ParkBeast Wait Times sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LineWatch+ ships an update monthly, ParkBeast Wait Times every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LineWatch+ versus ParkBeast Wait Times: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLineWatch+ParkBeast Wait Times
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel BoydMichael Callanan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LineWatch+

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

ParkBeast Wait Times

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
  • No Ads Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10-Day Ad-Free Pass$1.99

Questions

Is LineWatch+ free?
LineWatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkBeast Wait Times free?
ParkBeast Wait Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LineWatch+ or ParkBeast Wait Times have ads?
ParkBeast Wait Times shows ads; LineWatch+ does not.
Which is updated more often, LineWatch+ or ParkBeast Wait Times?
LineWatch+ ships an update monthly, and ParkBeast Wait Times every 3 weeks. Most recently, LineWatch+ was updated on November 8, 2026 and ParkBeast Wait Times on November 5, 2026.

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