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Dumpling: Lock Screen Love

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A long-distance couples app. Send notes, doodles and emojis straight to your partner’s lock screen.

App Store
LifestyleFree to downloadAges 4+
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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

A couples app for long-distance relationships and busy days

Dumpling is a simple way to stay close to your partner. Send a sweet note, emoji, doodle or love letter and it appears on their iPhone lock screen, with no need to unlock the phone. On iPhone 14 Pro and newer, it shows in the Dynamic Island too.

There are no feeds and no distractions. It’s just the two of you.

Who it’s for

  • Couples in long-distance relationships
  • Busy couples who want to send a quick “thinking of you”
  • Anyone planning a small surprise for an anniversary or Valentine’s Day

Common questions

How do we pair our phones?

Share your unique 6-digit code with your partner, turn on Live Activity and you’re connected.

Who can see our messages?

Only you and your partner can see what’s shared.

Can I send more than text?

Yes. You can send emojis, doodles, short notes or longer love letters.

What’s new

Version 1.0.4 · 27 October 2026

Welcome to a new version of Dumpling: Lock Screen Love!

In this version we've tightened up the onboarding to help explain how Dumpling works - and we also now offer pro users a way to share their subscription for free with their partner.

Just share your code with your partner and they'll receive pro for no additional cost to them!

Information

Category
Lifestyle
Size
43 MB
Compatibility
iOS 17.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
English
Price
Free to download

Dumpling — your partner, one glance away.

Get Dumpling: Lock Screen Love

Free to download on the App Store for iPhone.

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