# DVC Calculator vs Magic Reserve

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Reserve at 5.0 against DVC Calculator's 3.9. Magic Reserve also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). DVC Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Reserve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DVC Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Reserve holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DVC Calculator has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DVC Calculator ships an update every 3 months, Magic Reserve every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVC Calculator | Magic Reserve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-calculator/id893677210/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reserve-dvc-tracker/id6758536959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeamSoftware Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/711682052) | [Francisco Diarte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384297996) |

## What reviewers say

### DVC Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-calculator/id893677210)

Easily calculate Disney Vacation Club (DVC) points for your desired travel dates. Input resort, room type, and view to get accurate point estimations. Contact the developer with suggestions or issues.

**Highlights:** DVC point calculation, Resort selection, Room type selection, View selection, Date-based calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Reserve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reserve-dvc-tracker/id6758536959)

Manage your Disney Vacation Club membership with ease. Track points, plan resort stays with accurate calculations, and never miss booking deadlines. Optimize your point usage across multiple contracts.

**Highlights:** Track available, banked, borrowed, and used points, Automatic use year, banking, and expiration date calculations, Calculate resort stays with night-by-night point totals, Set booking window reminders, Save and plan trips with point allocation, Manage multiple DVC contracts simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Magic Reserve Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Year Magic Reserve Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVC Calculator free?

DVC Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Reserve free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DVC Calculator or Magic Reserve?

Magic Reserve is rated higher. DVC Calculator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Magic Reserve averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DVC Calculator or Magic Reserve have ads?

DVC Calculator shows ads; Magic Reserve does not.

### Which is updated more often, DVC Calculator or Magic Reserve?

DVC Calculator ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Reserve every 9 days. Most recently, DVC Calculator was updated on October 13, 2026 and Magic Reserve on October 21, 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.*