# Countdown for Disney vs MagicTable

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagicTable at 95% against Countdown for Disney's 40%. MagicTable also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 254). Countdown for Disney's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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 MagicTable sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicTable holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicTable has 5.7K 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 95% of MagicTable's.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, MagicTable every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | MagicTable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictable-mouse-watcher/id1637288336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 77 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) |

## 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.


### MagicTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictable-mouse-watcher/id1637288336)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app monitors Disney dining reservation systems for available slots. Users can set custom alerts for specific restaurants, dates, times, and party sizes. Receive instant push notifications or SMS alerts when a reservation opens up, allowing you to book your desired dining experience.

**Highlights:** Monitor over 150 Disney dining locations, Receive push notifications or SMS alerts, Customizable date, time, and party size alerts, Fast and reliable reservation checking, Supports Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Ultimate (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 Month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Trip Pass (90 days) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User friendly
- 🚀 Helpful for non-onsite guests
- 👍 Transforms Disney experience
- 🚀 Lightening fast updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for more than one alert
- ⚠️ Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Difficult to delete account

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Redirecting to set up new alert instead of taking to reservation

**Requested features**

- Ability to set alerts more than 60 days in advance
- More free alert options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

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

### Is MagicTable free?

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

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

MagicTable is rated higher. Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while MagicTable averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

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

Neither Countdown for Disney nor MagicTable shows ads.

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

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and MagicTable every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on October 16, 2026 and MagicTable on October 19, 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.*