Dumpling DIY Maker vs The Elf Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dumpling DIY Maker
Create and customize your own unique mystery dumplings in this relaxing art simulation game. Follow step-by-step instructions to craft viral designs and experience the satisfying joy of unboxing your creations. It's a tactile art experience designed for stress relief.
- Design custom mystery dumplings
- Step-by-step viral dumpling creation
- Satisfying unboxing experience
- Stress-relief tactile art
- DIY simulator
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Step into a world where high-end art meets ultimate relaxation. Dumpling Maker is not just a DIY simulator; it’s a sensory journey designed to melt your stress away through the magic of "Tactile Art." Try to make the viral mystery dumpling. Features： Design & customize your own dumpling Make the dumpling step by step Experience the joy of unboxing
The Elf Hunter
Explore your home in augmented reality to find and capture playful elves. Use stealth to sneak up on them before they vanish. Collect rewards and enjoy family fun, especially during the holidays.
- Augmented reality elf placement
- Stealth-based gameplay
- 8 unique elf characters
- LiDAR support for realistic hiding
- Collect cake slices
- Free-to-play with optional subscription
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Hunt mischievous elves hiding in your home using augmented reality! SNEAK & CAPTURE Move quietly through your space to find dancing elves. Get too loud and they'll disappear in a puff of smoke! FEATURES - AR technology places elves on real surfaces in your home - 8 unique elf characters with different dance moves - LiDAR support for realistic hiding behind furniture - Collect cake slices as you catch more elves FREE TO PLAY Catch 3 elves every 6 hours for free, or unlock unlimited hunting with an annual subscription. Perfect for family fun during the holidays! Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription info: Elf Hunter Premium - $0.99 will billed to your Apple Account and will renew 12 months after purchase unless canceled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Elf Hunter at 4.6 against Dumpling DIY Maker's 3.0. The Elf Hunter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dumpling DIY Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. The Elf Hunter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Dumpling DIY Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Elf Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dumpling DIY Maker | The Elf Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (19 ratings) | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 245 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 池 袁 | Jim Douglas |
Customer experience
Dumpling DIY Maker
The Elf Hunter
In-app purchases
Dumpling DIY Maker
No in-app purchases
The Elf Hunter
- Elf Hunter$0.991 Year
- Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
- 6x Game Tickets$0.99
- 18x Game Tickets$1.99
Questions
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