DABBS vs The NYC Plug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DABBS
This app serves Mississippi's medical cannabis community by providing trusted education on cannabinoids and terpenes. It keeps users informed about news and initiatives, tracks loyalty rewards, and helps locate dispensaries across the state.
- Cannabinoid and terpene education
- Community news and initiatives
- Loyalty rewards tracking
- Dispensary location finder
- Patient-focused wellness
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DABBS is a patient-focused wellness app built to educate, inform, and connect Mississippi’s medical cannabis community. Use the app to explore clear, trusted education on cannabinoids and terpenes, stay informed on DABBS news and community initiatives, track loyalty rewards, and easily find DABBS locations across the state. Proudly Mississippi-based and veteran-owned, DABBS is committed to confident education, transparency, and a welcoming experience for every patient.
The NYC Plug
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The NYC Plug is the easy way for adults 21+ to find legal, licensed cannabis dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every listing comes from official New York State licensing data. No gray-market shops, no guesswork: every dispensary you see is licensed. FIND SHOPS NEAR YOU • Live map of licensed dispensaries across NYC and NY State • See what's within 5 miles of you, with one-tap directions • Works across New York, plus nearby NJ, CT, and PA border areas SEE MORE THAN JUST SHOPS • Deals: shops running live offers stand out on the map • Events: dispensary popups and happenings near you, with dates • Sister spots: partner businesses worth a stop nearby • Munchies: ice cream, donuts, and pizza close to your shop KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real reviews, ratings, and photos from the community • Hours, contact info, and license details on every profile • Verified badge for owner-managed shops OWN A DISPENSARY? Claim your free profile at nycplug.net to manage your info, post deals and events, and reply to reviews. Free forever, no fees or commissions. The NYC Plug is an independent, informational directory for adults 21+. We do not sell or deliver cannabis. Listings are sourced from New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) data; always verify licenses with official sources. Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The NYC Plug at 16.4 against DABBS's 18.6. 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.
DABBS ships an update fortnightly, The NYC Plug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DABBS | The NYC Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dabbs Cannabis Dispensary LLC | Dashible |
In-app purchases
DABBS
No in-app purchases
The NYC Plug
No in-app purchases
