Comparison

Dumpling vs CardMaps

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

Head to head
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/

About

CardMaps

Features
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CardMaps is the map for the trading card community. Find card shops, card shows, and vendors near you — then follow the ones worth keeping up with. FOR COLLECTORS • Browse card shops on a map, with hours, contact details, and directions • Find upcoming card shows near you, with dates, venues, and registration links • Discover vendors who sell at those shows, and see what they specialize in • Favorite shops, follow vendors, and mark the shows you're going to • Get a feed of updates from the sellers you follow • Message shops and vendors directly • Read and write reviews • Tell us what you collect and see results tuned to it Browsing is free and does not require an account. Create a free account to favorite, follow, message, and review. FOR VENDORS AND SHOPS Run a table at shows? Own a shop? Add a public profile and manage it from the same account you collect with. Premium features for vendors and shops include: • Collectors can follow you and message you directly • Post updates that reach all of your followers • Show your eBay, Whatnot, and social links on your profile • Book shows and go live so collectors know where to find you • A shareable QR code for your table or counter • Public reviews and a star rating • A verified badge and a highlighted pin on the map SOFT LAUNCH — PREMIUM FEATURES ARE FREE While we get the first vendors and shops on board, every premium feature listed above is unlocked free. There is no subscription, no trial, no payment method required, and nothing to cancel. COMMUNITY BUILT Shops and shows can be submitted by anyone and are reviewed before they appear, so the map stays accurate. Questions: support@cardmaps.app Terms: https://cardmaps.app/terms Privacy: https://cardmaps.app/privacy

Screenshots

Dumpling3 screens
CardMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CardMaps at none against Dumpling's 2. CardMaps also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. CardMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumpling ships an update every 3 weeks, CardMaps every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Dumpling versus CardMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumplingCardMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher HeffermanHernando Media LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dumpling

Subscriptions1
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • One Off Payment$34.99
None

CardMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dumpling free?
Dumpling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CardMaps free?
CardMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dumpling or CardMaps have ads?
Neither Dumpling nor CardMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumpling or CardMaps?
Dumpling ships an update every 3 weeks, and CardMaps every 2 days. Most recently, Dumpling was updated on October 17, 2026 and CardMaps on October 10, 2026.

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