Cartwheel Driver vs Dumpling Grocery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cartwheel Driver
This app optimizes delivery routes for drivers, providing one-click navigation and customer communication. It includes tools for proof of delivery, such as photo capture, barcode scanning, and signature collection, along with age verification via ID scanning. Requires company use of the Cartwheel delivery management system.
- Optimized delivery routes
- One-click navigation
- Masked customer calls/texts
- Photo proof of delivery
- Barcode scanning
- Signature collection
- ID scanner for age verification
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The ultimate last-mile delivery management app for drivers and couriers. Cartwheel helps drivers know where, how, and when to go next. The route is optimized to save the driver’s time. One-click navigation. Call or text the customer with one tap via a masked phone number. Proof of delivery tools: take photos, scan barcodes, and collect signatures. Verify customer age with an ID scanner. Please note that your company must be Cartwheel’s delivery management system user so you can get orders from this app. Cartwheel’s on-demand delivery management software lets restaurants and retailers launch and manage a hybrid delivery program. With Cartwheel, companies can pick high-value orders for self-delivery and outsource the rest to trusted 3PDs with custom-branded tracking and Google review integration. We help companies increase revenue, save on costs and keep their brand identity. Our integration partners include Olo, Square, ChowNow, DoorDash Drive, and ezCater. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Dumpling Grocery
Connect with a personal shopper to order groceries from any local store. Build your list, get price estimates, and enjoy personalized shopping that learns your preferences.
- Connect with local personal shoppers
- Order from any local store
- Build custom grocery lists
- Get price estimates
- Personalized shopping preferences
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Take control of your grocery delivery experience! Connect with a personal shopper near you and place orders from ANY local store. First, connect with your shopper. If you've been invited by a shopper or have been referred from a shopper's website, you will automatically be connected to that shopper. Otherwise, search for a shopper near you by entering your zip code and we’ll tell you who’s in your area. Check out the shopper profiles to find the best shopper for you. Next, pick ANY local store. Don’t worry about memberships or shopper cards, your shopper’s got you covered and will pass along any discounts! Then, build your list. You can browse store categories, search by product name, or create custom items. Additional planning features include price estimates, product details, and large item images. With every order, your shopper hones in on your specific preferences. Before you know it, they'll be shopping for you better than you could yourself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dumpling Grocery at 71% against Cartwheel Driver's 54%. Dumpling Grocery also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 699). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Dumpling Grocery holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumpling Grocery has 9.2K ratings behind it against 699, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Cartwheel Driver's written reviews are positive against 71% of Dumpling Grocery's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Cartwheel Driver | Dumpling Grocery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (699 ratings) | 4.9 (9.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | 70.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 699 | 9.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GR Dispatch Inc. | dumpling, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cartwheel Driver
Dumpling Grocery
User reviews
Cartwheel Driver
From 699 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🚀 Efficient push notifications and order refresh
- 📱 Clean design with intuitive functionality
- ✅ Great supervisor support and onboarding experience
- ⭐ Real-time driver tracking and proof of delivery
Room to improve
- 💸 Low pay relative to job difficulty and distance
- ⏳ Sparse work availability and inconsistent orders
- 🕐 Delayed payment processing (8-9 days)
- 🚫 No accountability - third-party dependent
- ❌ Account deactivation without clear explanation
Dumpling Grocery
From 9.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤗 Outstanding service and personalized attention
- 👍 Consistent and reliable shopper
- 💰 Ethical and fair compensation for shoppers
- 🛒 Ability to shop at multiple stores
- 🤝 Building a relationship with a personal shopper
Room to improve
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and product information
- 💰 Unclear pricing and fees
- 🕰️ Delivery delays and order cancellations
- 🤖 Lack of app features and functionality
Bugs and requests
Cartwheel Driver
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes upon opening
- Automatic logout after 1 hour with blank white screen
- Bluetooth connection issues while logged in
- Jobs auto-unassign after 11 minutes if not accepted
- Payment amounts not displaying on orders
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- Customer notes not showing to deliverers
- Orders frequently get lost in system
- Glitches and constant technical issues
- Unable to accept jobs through partner apps
Requested features
6 requests- Confirm orders in advance for early morning pickups
- Multi-company login capability in single app
- Sound notifications/audio pings for new orders
- Instant order pop-up alerts
- Ability to drop orders before pickup time
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- Orders sorted by time instead of distance
Dumpling Grocery
Reported bugs
3 issues- Grocery list not saving after app update
- Incorrect product information and pricing
- Issues with order placement and delivery scheduling
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to delete past items
- Improve search with better filtering and sorting
- Provide more detailed pricing and order history
- Develop a companion website for easier ordering
- Enhance communication and notification features
In-app purchases
Cartwheel Driver
No in-app purchases
Dumpling Grocery
No in-app purchases
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