# The Melt vs Dumpling Capital

The clearest difference is ads: The Melt at none against Dumpling Capital's shown. The Melt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). Dumpling Capital's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Dumpling Capital holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Melt has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Melt ships an update weekly, Dumpling Capital every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Melt | Dumpling Capital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-melt/id580411345/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumpling-capital/id6756634898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Melt](https://appshunter.io/developer/580411348) | [Epic Dumpling LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860722312) |

## What reviewers say

### The Melt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-melt/id580411345)

Enjoy delicious grilled sandwiches and flavorful burgers made with high-quality ingredients. This app offers a commitment to sustainability with compostable packaging and meatless options.

**Highlights:** All-natural ingredients, High-quality cheeses and meats, Fresh artisan breads, Crunchy grilled sandwiches, Flavorful MeltBurgers, Compostable/recyclable packaging, Meatless options available

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast service
- 🍔 Delicious food
- 👍 Convenient late-night hours
- 🌱 Offers Impossible Burgers
- 💡 Loyalty rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rewards issues
- 🔒 No Apple Card support
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 🕰️ Delivery cutoff too early
- 🔊 Loud music inside

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Location detection issues
- Rewards not tracking properly
- Inconsistent UI/UX
- Payment issues

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Pay
- Ability to cancel/modify orders
- Display loyalty points balance
- Option to disable marketing notifications


### Dumpling Capital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumpling-capital/id6756634898)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Melt free?

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

### Is Dumpling Capital free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Melt or Dumpling Capital?

Dumpling Capital is rated higher. The Melt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Dumpling Capital averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Melt or Dumpling Capital have ads?

Dumpling Capital shows ads; The Melt does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Melt or Dumpling Capital?

The Melt ships an update weekly, and Dumpling Capital every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Melt was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dumpling Capital on October 24, 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.*
