Orlando MCO vs Aquatica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orlando MCO
Navigate Orlando International Airport with ease. Get real-time flight updates, find shops and restaurants, and receive turn-by-turn directions. This app enhances your travel experience with location-based guidance and essential airport information.
- Indoor turn-by-turn navigation
- Flight status and notifications
- Airport terminal maps
- Security checkpoint wait times
- Dining and shopping directory
- Ground transportation information
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The official app for Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides all the information one needs when traveling through MCO. Looking for flight updates, places to shop and eat or turn by turn directions? Download the MCO Orlando Airport application and you will find the information in just a few simple clicks. Whether a novice or a pro, a local or a visitor, the MCO app includes features to benefit everyone: • Indoor turn-by-turn Navigation and location awareness • Location based messages will guide you through your journey • Airport terminal layout and map • Customized terminal and airside directions feature • TSA security checkpoint wait times • Flight status and notifications • Location of airline counters and gates • Location of rental cars and other transportation • Dining and shopping information and locations • Ground transportation and parking options • Airport amenities Download the app today to maximize your experience at MCO. Thank you for making MCO Your Florida Airport of Choice®.
Aquatica
Enhance your visit to Orlando or San Antonio theme parks with this free companion app. Plan your day, discover attractions, manage tickets, and make in-park purchases. Navigate with interactive maps and find amenities easily.
- Plan your park day
- Discover attractions and amenities
- Upgrade in-park experience
- Interactive park maps with directions
- Digital tickets and passes
- Purchase add-ons and upgrades
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The Aquatica App is your must-have in-park companion for your entire experience in Orlando or San Antonio. It’s free and easy to use. GUIDE • Plan your day in the park! • Discover park amenities including, animal experiences, water slides, cabanas and dining • Upgrade your in-park experience with a Quick Queue®, All Day Dining Deal or cabana reservations • Switch locations when traveling to other parks • View park hours for the day MY VISIT • Turn your phone into your ticket! • Access your Annual Passes and barcodes to use your discount in the park • Access your Pass Member benefits and information • View your purchases and barcodes for easy redemption BUY • Purchase in-park add-ons and upgrades to optimize your day MAPS • Get to the fun faster! • Explore our new interactive maps to see your location and nearby attractions • Find your way in the park with directions to nearby points of interest • Filter points of interest by type, including animal experiences, rides and cabanas • Locate the closest restroom, including family restrooms • Search the name of an attraction or point of interest to find exactly what you are looking for
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aquatica at 4.9 against Orlando MCO's 3.0. Aquatica also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 23%) and ratings volume (11K vs 72). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aquatica holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aquatica has 11K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Orlando MCO's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aquatica's.
Orlando MCO ships an update every 3 months, Aquatica every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orlando MCO | Aquatica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (72 ratings) | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greater Orlando Aviation Authority | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc. |
Customer experience
Orlando MCO
Aquatica
Bugs and requests
Orlando MCO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Aquatica
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and glitches
- Inability to link passes
- Nonfunctional features
Requested features
4 requests- E-ticket integration
- Personalized experience for different groups
- Videos and media content
- Calendar and hours information
In-app purchases
Orlando MCO
No in-app purchases
Aquatica
No in-app purchases
