# WDW Magazine vs Pixie Dust Planners

The clearest difference is rating: Pixie Dust Planners at 5.0 against WDW Magazine's 3.9. Pixie Dust Planners also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). WDW Magazine's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WDW Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pixie Dust Planners asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixie Dust Planners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WDW Magazine has 276 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDW Magazine | Pixie Dust Planners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdw-magazine/id703739913/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-dust-planners/id1444558074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CTSA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703739916) | [Ken Wallquist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444549886) |

## What reviewers say

### WDW Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdw-magazine/id703739913)

Access over 150 digital issues of award-winning Disney-themed magazines, offering stunning photography, expert tips, and insider park planning. Enjoy content on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 150+ digital magazine issues, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line content, Stunning photography, Expert trip planning tips, Disney history and interviews, Multiple reading formats (magazine, article, audio)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WDW Magazine Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| WDW Magazine Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| WDW Magazine Subscription | Free | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 2 | Free | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 3 | Free | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 5 - WDW After Dark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 6 - Spring at WDW | $5.99 | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| WDW Magazine Issue 12 - Fall Happenings 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Ultimate Disney Fan Magazine
- 💎 Fantastic magazine and great app
- 🎨 Amazing photography
- 📚 Informative and fun content
- 🎥 Excellent videos and bonus digital content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 📤 Difficulty downloading/accessing issues
- 🔑 Separate login/subscription from website
- 💻 App not compatible with existing subscriptions
- 🤔 Confusing subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to download/access issues
- Subscription not recognized
- Login issues, unable to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved subscription management
- Better integration with existing digital subscriptions
- Offline reading mode


### Pixie Dust Planners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-dust-planners/id1444558074)

This app helps plan personalized Walt Disney World itineraries and touring plans. It aims to reduce stress by creating a schedule tailored to your preferences and travel style, optimizing your time and minimizing wait times for attractions and meals.

**Highlights:** Customized itinerary plans, Personalized touring plans, Time optimization, Reduced wait times, Tailored to preferences, Stress-free vacation planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDW Magazine free?

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

### Is Pixie Dust Planners free?

Pixie Dust Planners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WDW Magazine or Pixie Dust Planners?

Pixie Dust Planners is rated higher. WDW Magazine averages 3.9 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while Pixie Dust Planners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WDW Magazine or Pixie Dust Planners have ads?

Neither WDW Magazine nor Pixie Dust Planners shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WDW Magazine or Pixie Dust Planners?

WDW Magazine ships an update every 4 months, and Pixie Dust Planners every 4 months. Most recently, WDW Magazine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pixie Dust Planners on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*