# Countdown for Disney vs Stakeout

The clearest difference is rating: Stakeout at 4.9 against Countdown for Disney's 3.6. Stakeout also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 254). Countdown for Disney's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 6.8K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown for Disney's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stakeout's.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, Stakeout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | Stakeout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakeout/id1586225563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 77 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Wildcard Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581522518) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588)

Plan your magical Disney vacation with a personalized countdown. Customize your background with Disney images or your own photos, view the weather forecast, and receive helpful tips. Keep the excitement building until your trip to the happiest place on Earth!

**Highlights:** Personalized Disney vacation countdown, Customizable backgrounds with Disney images or own photos, Slideshow option for backgrounds, 7-day Disney World weather forecast, Planning tips for before and during your trip, Customizable countdown widget, Social sharing of countdown images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🕰️ Helpful countdown feature
- 📰 Useful news and weather information
- 💫 Fun way to wait for Disney trip
- 🔍 Detailed trip planning reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🕰️ Countdown not always accurate
- 🗓️ Outdated information on Disney policies
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting or editing trip details
- 📱 Lack of widget or home screen integration

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing issues
- Paid version not unlocking all features
- Weather and news information not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiple Disney trip countdowns
- Automatic lock screen or home screen countdown
- More frequent app updates to reflect Disney changes
- Option to set custom reminders for dining, FastPasses, etc.


### Stakeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stakeout/id1586225563)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.

**Highlights:** Customizable reservation alerts, Instant push notifications, Direct booking links, Supports all Disney parks and resorts, Free and premium options

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Limited Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| 60-Day Vacation Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reservations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Helped secure hard-to-get reservations
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔑 Seamless integration with Disney app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Missed reservation opportunities despite quick response
- 🕰️ Slow refresh rate on searches
- 🤖 Competing with other users for same reservations
- 💳 Paid subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Account access issues for some users
- Reservation booking failures

**Requested features**

- Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
- Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
- Improve hour window selection functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

Countdown for Disney is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stakeout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown for Disney or Stakeout?

Stakeout is rated higher. Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Stakeout averages 4.9 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Countdown for Disney or Stakeout have ads?

Neither Countdown for Disney nor Stakeout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown for Disney or Stakeout?

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and Stakeout every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on September 7, 2026 and Stakeout on September 29, 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.*