# ParkScope vs Magic Pulse

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Pulse at every 2 days against ParkScope's every 2 weeks. Magic Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ParkScope's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ParkScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Magic Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ParkScope ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic Pulse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkScope | Magic Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkscope/id6754945899/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Johnsrud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850476963) | [Samantha Albujar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879799265) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkscope/id6754945899)

This app provides live wait times, attraction reliability insights, and operational details for Florida theme parks. It helps users track their park history, manage annual passes, and access information quickly through widgets and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Live wait times, Attraction reliability insights, Park operational details, Personal park history tracking, Annual pass management, Widgets and Live Activities support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ParkScope Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ParkScope Pro — Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro - Single Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| ParkScope Pro — Lifetime | $82.99 | one-time |


### Magic Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-pulse/id6759612612)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkScope free?

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

### Is Magic Pulse free?

Magic Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ParkScope or Magic Pulse have ads?

Neither ParkScope nor Magic Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkScope or Magic Pulse?

ParkScope ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic Pulse every 2 days. Most recently, ParkScope was updated on August 23, 2026 and Magic Pulse on September 25, 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.*