Comparison

WeMemo vs Dumpling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WeMemo

This app provides a private widget space for couples and close friends to share instant notes and to-dos directly on their home screens. It features live synchronization, interactive lock screen updates, and secure, code-based connections without complex sign-ups. Enjoy a beautiful, aesthetic design for your shared messages.

Highlights
  • Live widget sync
  • Interactive lock screen
  • Secure code connection
  • Aesthetic design
  • Instant note sharing
Features
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Stay connected, right on your Home Screen. WeMemo is a private widget space designed for couples, best friends, and family. Share instant notes, sweet messages, and daily to-dos without even opening an app. [Key Features] · Live Widget Sync: Write a note, and it instantly appears on your partner's home screen. · Interactive Lock Screen: iOS 17 optimized! Check updates the moment you wake your phone. · Secure & Private: No complex sign-ups. Connect instantly with a 6-digit secure code. · Aesthetic Design: Beautiful paper-like textures and fonts to match your home screen aesthetic. [How to Start] Create a room and get your unique 6-digit code. Share the code with your favorite person. Add the WeMemo widget to your Home Screen. Start sending live notes!

About

Dumpling

Share spontaneous moments with your partner directly on your lock screen or Dynamic Island. Send notes, emojis, and doodles instantly without needing to unlock your phone. Designed for couples seeking a private, always-on connection.

Highlights
  • Lock screen message display
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Private and secure sharing
  • Instant pairing
  • Always-on live activity
  • Send emojis, doodles, and notes
Features
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Love, without unlocking your phone. Dumpling helps couples stay close through small, meaningful moments that appear instantly on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Send sweet notes, emojis, doodles, or heartfelt love messages — and your partner sees them the moment they arrive. No unlocking, no feeds, no distractions. Just the two of you. Designed for couples who want a private, always-on connection — whether you’re long-distance, busy, or simply love sharing spontaneous “thinking of you” moments. Key Features • Lock Screen Moments – Messages appear instantly, no unlocking needed • Dynamic Island Support – Live moments on iPhone 14 Pro and newer • Private & Secure – Only you and your partner can see what’s shared • Instant Pairing – Connect in seconds with a simple 6-digit code • Always On – Live Activity keeps your connection visible all day • More Than Text – Send emojis, doodles, short notes, or love letters Perfect For • Long-distance relationships • Daily “I love you” reminders • Valentine’s Day surprises • Quick emoji check-ins • Anniversaries & just-because moments How It Works 1. Share your unique 6-digit code 2. Enable Live Activity 3. Send something sweet 4. Stay connected — at a glance Dumpling — your partner, one glance away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WeMemo4 screens
Dumpling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeMemo at none against Dumpling's 2. Dumpling's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dumpling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. WeMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WeMemo against 5.0 for Dumpling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeMemo ships an update every 2 weeks, Dumpling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WeMemo versus Dumpling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeMemoDumpling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEONGJIN PARKChristopher Hefferman

Customer experience

WeMemo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dumpling

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WeMemo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dumpling

Subscriptions1
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • One Off Payment$34.99

Questions

Is WeMemo free?
WeMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumpling free?
Dumpling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeMemo or Dumpling?
WeMemo and Dumpling are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do WeMemo or Dumpling have ads?
WeMemo shows ads; Dumpling does not.
Which is updated more often, WeMemo or Dumpling?
WeMemo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dumpling every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeMemo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dumpling on October 1, 2026.

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