# Lev vs dumb MESSAGE

The clearest difference is rating: dumb MESSAGE at 5.0 against Lev's 4.5. dumb MESSAGE also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Lev's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

dumb MESSAGE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lev has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lev ships an update every 3 weeks, dumb MESSAGE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lev | dumb MESSAGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lev-meet-dogs-and-explore/id1668175755/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-message/id6789644646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 101 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEV PROTOCOL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668176177) | [Matt Jakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889098545) |

## What reviewers say

### Lev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lev-meet-dogs-and-explore/id1668175755)

This app enhances dog ownership by turning walks into social and rewarding experiences. Discover dog-friendly locations, connect with other dog owners for playdates, and earn in-app currency for discounts on pet products.

**Highlights:** Discover dog-friendly locations, Connect with local dog owners, Schedule dog playdates, Log dog walks to earn rewards, Redeem rewards for discounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique concept
- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 🤝 Connects dog owners
- 🎁 Rewarding walk experience
- 💫 Gamified dog walking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔻 Reduced bone value
- ⏳ Expiration on bones
- 🗺️ Inaccessible bone locations
- 💰 Less incentive to use app
- 🤔 Unclear bone system

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login issues
- Glitches in the store

**Requested features**

- Automatic bone collection
- Metric measurement option
- More community features
- Ability to add new locations


### dumb MESSAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-message/id6789644646)

Collaborate on a shared pixel canvas with friends in real-time. Draw, stamp images, or use dictation to add text to the evolving artwork. Experience a minimalist social interaction without feeds or typing indicators.

**Highlights:** Shared pixel canvas, Real-time drawing, Stamp images as pixels, Dictation to pixel text, Day and Night modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lev free?

Lev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is dumb MESSAGE free?

dumb MESSAGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lev or dumb MESSAGE?

dumb MESSAGE is rated higher. Lev averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while dumb MESSAGE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lev or dumb MESSAGE have ads?

Neither Lev nor dumb MESSAGE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lev or dumb MESSAGE?

Lev ships an update every 3 weeks, and dumb MESSAGE every 2 days. Most recently, Lev was updated on November 3, 2026 and dumb MESSAGE on October 31, 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.*