Comparison

Six Flags vs Universal Studios Hollywood™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Six Flags

Access all 41 parks with this app, featuring interactive maps, ride wait times, and show schedules. Manage tickets, passes, and memberships, order food, and even mark your parking spot. Enhance your park experience with exclusive offers and AR games.

Highlights
  • All 41 parks in one app
  • Interactive park maps
  • Real-time ride wait times
  • Show schedules
  • Mobile ticket and pass management
  • In-app food ordering
  • Parking spot locator
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing the all-new Six Flags mobile app! For the first time, all Six Flags locations are in one app allowing you unparalleled access to our portfolio of world class regional amusement and water parks. Exclusive Access with a Six Flags Account Create an account for easy access to all your tickets, passes, memberships and more! Plus, any purchases made with the same email address as your account after creation will automatically show up in your app. Favorite rides for easy access to wait times and get personalized offers for your home park! Navigate Like a Pro Finding your way around our parks with ease using the all-new interactive map! You can find ride wait times, figure out what time your favorite show is happening, and use our improved navigation features to find your way to them one step at a time! Other Features: - Buy tickets, passes, memberships and more - Order food right from the mobile app - Mark your parking spot to never forget where you parked again - Access your photos taken on your photo pass - View your Pass Perks - Purchase Single Use Fast Lane for select rides while in park - Augmented Reality games (at select amusement parks) - Find food meeting different dietary restriction requirements Download the latest version of the Six Flags app today and make the most of your next visit to a Six Flags park. Experience fun, convenience, and unforgettable memories, all in the palm of your hand.

About

Universal Studios Hollywood™

Plan your visit to a major theme park with this app. Access park maps, check wait times, join virtual queues, and order food ahead. Enhance your experience with interactive features and manage your tickets and reservations.

Highlights
  • Dynamic digital park map
  • Virtual Line Access
  • Mobile Food & Drink Ordering
  • Link tickets and payment
  • Dining reservations
  • Interactive play with Power-Up Band
Features
Currently charting
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Whether you’re planning your visit or already in the middle of the best day in L.A., the Universal Studios Hollywood App is the ultimate must-have. Tap in to purchase tickets, access planning tools, unlock exclusive experiences, book delicious dining reservations, and even order your favorite foods on the go! Get all of this and more in the palm of your hand with the Universal Studios Hollywood App. Navigate Our Universe: From attraction wait times to nearby dining options and everything in between, you can find it all on our dynamic digital park map. Join a Virtual Line: Use Virtual Line Access to choose a return time and save your spot in line at select attractions throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Unlock More Interactive Play: With your Power-Up BandTM and the Universal Studios Hollywood App, you can track your score as you complete Key Challenges, defeat Bowser Jr., collect digital coins, and more throughout SUPER NINTENDO WORLDTM. Ordering Food is Deliciously Easy: With Mobile Food & Drink Ordering, you can now order ahead at select locations. That means less time waiting in line and more time enjoying delicious delights! Access Your Universal Studios Hollywood Wallet: Link your tickets and add a payment method to ensure an even more seamless visit! For a contactless experience, you can access your tickets on the go and even assign specific tickets to people within your Travel Party. Dine On Your Time: Make dining reservations at select locations within Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood. From classic culinary favorites to show-stopping desserts, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, you can access additional features designed to ensure you have the smoothest visit possible. Virtual Assistant, Parking Reminders, Favorites, and more are available only in the Universal Studios Hollywood App. Privacy Information Center: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/privacy-center Terms of Service: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/notrtoo CA Notice: www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

Screenshots

Six Flags4 screens
Universal Studios Hollywood™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Studios Hollywood™ at 54% against Six Flags's 9%. Universal Studios Hollywood™ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Studios Hollywood™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171K and 209K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Six Flags's written reviews are positive against 54% of Universal Studios Hollywood™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Six Flags ships an update fortnightly, Universal Studios Hollywood™ monthly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Six Flags versus Universal Studios Hollywood™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSix FlagsUniversal Studios Hollywood™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (171K ratings)4.8 (209K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171K209K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#23 — better#59
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB207 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSix Flags Entertainment CorporationNBCUniversal Media, LLC

Customer experience

Six Flags

All ratings171,110 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1,122 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative82.3%

Universal Studios Hollywood™

All ratings208,656 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative40.1%

User reviews

Six Flags

From 171K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient for passes and memberships
  • 👍 Good for locating rides, restaurants, and bathrooms
  • 🤩 Helpful for first-time visitors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app experience
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate wait times and ride status information
  • 🤯 Difficult to use for food ordering and reservations
  • 😕 Outdated park maps and information
  • 🤬 Poor customer service and lack of human support

Universal Studios Hollywood™

From 209K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful wait time tracking
  • 👍 Useful map and itinerary features
  • 👍 Accurate ride and show information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and layout
  • 🚫 Inability to purchase tickets in-app
  • 💰 Overpriced food and merchandise

Bugs and requests

Six Flags

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Login and account management issues
  • Inability to add passes and memberships to the app
  • Unreliable location-based features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Interactive and real-time park maps
  • Seamless integration of all membership benefits
  • Improved mobile food ordering and reservation system
  • Better communication of ride closures and park updates

Universal Studios Hollywood™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ticket purchase issues and delays
  • Unreliable wait time alerts
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Link annual pass to app account
  • Add GPS navigation within the park
  • Improve mobile food ordering experience
  • Provide more detailed park information

In-app purchases

None

Six Flags

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Studios Hollywood™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Six Flags free?
Six Flags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Studios Hollywood™ free?
Universal Studios Hollywood™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Six Flags or Universal Studios Hollywood™?
Universal Studios Hollywood™ is rated higher. Six Flags averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while Universal Studios Hollywood™ averages 4.8 from 209K ratings.
Do Six Flags or Universal Studios Hollywood™ have ads?
Neither Six Flags nor Universal Studios Hollywood™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Six Flags or Universal Studios Hollywood™?
Six Flags ships an update fortnightly, and Universal Studios Hollywood™ monthly. Most recently, Six Flags was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal Studios Hollywood™ on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Six Flags or Universal Studios Hollywood™?
Six Flags currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Universal Studios Hollywood™ at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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