Comparison

Dumpling vs Recipe Note

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

Head to head
About

Dumpling

Features
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Dumpling is a recipe lab notebook for home cooks who keep improving what they make. Instead of overwriting a recipe after every test cook, save a new version. Compare what changed, restore an older version as a draft, and keep cooking notes so the next batch starts from what you learned. Build your cooking loop: Save ingredients, steps, photos, links, tags, categories, servings, prep time, and cook time. Track every version with change notes and compare it with the latest recipe. Cook step by step with built-in timers. Save satisfaction and a cooking memo after you finish. Add recipe ingredients to a shopping list. Track stored ingredients, quantities, units, locations, and expiration dates. Use quick kitchen timers and review timer history. Store recipe files locally or in iCloud Drive. Dumpling is made for people who learn by trying: adjust the sauce, change the timing, swap an ingredient, and keep the version worth making again. Start free with 5 recipes and 20 stored ingredients. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited personal recipes and stored ingredients. Your recipe files remain yours. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.appgarage.app/apps/dumpling/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.appgarage.app/apps/dumpling/terms/

About

Recipe Note

Features
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Are you always searching for recipes you saw online? 'My Recipe' is a smart digital cookbook that lets you gather scattered recipes in one place and record your own unique cooking tips. Experience an all-in-one solution that helps with everything from meal planning to cooking timers! [Key Features] - Create Your Own Recipe Book: Easily save and categorize recipes found on YouTube or blogs. - Systematic Ingredient Management: Check your ingredients and see what you need for cooking at a glance. - Smart Timer & Cooking Steps: Complete your dishes perfectly with timers optimized for each step. - Meal Planner & Management: Stop worrying about what to eat every day. Build healthy habits with a weekly meal plan. - Multi-language Support: Supports various languages worldwide, allowing for global recipe sharing and learning. - Apple Watch integration support [Recommended For] - Those who need to organize recipes scattered across different apps. - Those who want to record their own original recipes and secrets. - Students, professionals, and homemakers who need systematic meal management. - Those who need convenient timers and memo functions while cooking. --- - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://legal.dailyonapp.com/my-dish-list/my-dish-list-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Dumpling4 screens
Recipe Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dumpling at none against Recipe Note's shown. Recipe Note's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dumpling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Recipe Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumpling ships an update weekly, Recipe Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dumpling versus Recipe Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumplingRecipe Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS27.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Garageil young jang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dumpling

One-time1
  • Dumpling Unlimited$9.99
2 purchases

Recipe Note

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Dumpling free?
Dumpling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recipe Note free?
Recipe Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dumpling or Recipe Note have ads?
Recipe Note shows ads; Dumpling does not.
Which is updated more often, Dumpling or Recipe Note?
Dumpling ships an update weekly, and Recipe Note fortnightly. Most recently, Dumpling was updated on October 17, 2026 and Recipe Note on October 25, 2026.

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