# Talking Carl — Your funniest friend

> Interactive talking character app for children with various interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Tayasui.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 765 App Store ratings · 415 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews.md

## What is Talking Carl?

Talking Carl is the very first and still the funniest talking character on the App Store, he invented fun!
Talk, sing, and play with him. Tickle him, punch him, feed him, and wait until you hear his laugh, it’s just irresistible. 

Carl has topped all the charts worldwide and has been featured across the globe.

We think about small kids too: Use the Baby mode without any buttons: only Carl and no trouble!

--------------- Features --------------
• Talk to him and he'll repeat your words with an hysterical voice.
• Feed him with bones
• Strike him by lightning 
• Tickle him and he will laugh out loud. 
• Poke his eyes and he will shout and yell. 
• Pinch him to hear him growling. 
• And if you forget him he will grumble. 
• Very Polite, he even says Goodbye.

+ Swipe up and he will fly... and fall 
+ swipe down and hear the thunder
+ swipe left or right and he'll make a round-turn. 

Talking Carl is hours of laugh for children of any age. 
Parents, you'll love him too for the peacefulness it gives you while your kids are playing with him. 
But don’t try it! you’ll never give it back to them. 

--------- Our users says --------- 

"The only talking app that I recommend - There are quite a few of talking apps but Talking Carl is the best! I especially like that I can remove all the buttons so that my daughter will not be confused" 

"Great app for the kids! - My kids love playing with this app and found it easy to share the videos"

## Key features

- Talk and hear words repeated
- Feed the character
- Tickle for laughs
- Poke for reactions
- Baby mode for kids
- Swipe gestures for actions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Talking Carl?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Brings back childhood memories
- 👍 Great for kids and adults
- 💕 Cute and lovable character

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Outdated and not updated
- 🤖 Unresponsive voice recognition

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Sprites and animations glitch out
- Voice recording and playback issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Update the app to fix bugs and glitches
- Add more features and interactions
- Bring back old fan-favorite games and modes
- Improve voice recognition and responsiveness

## Recent user reviews (10 of 415)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Carl

*2026-08-17, version 10.3*

Carl is so funny!

### 4/5 — Bizarre blast from the past

*2026-08-02, version 10.3*

I bought this app… 15 years ago?  16 years ago? Mostly to annoy then girlfriend. It was a silly app meant to entertain kids not 20 somethings. 

Anyhow, it’s back… a little glitchy. I always wonder if the original developers are around or if this was bought up as some hopes of hoovering up data. I randomly installed it to just show a friend and it’s still receiving updates. I can’t imagine simple apps like this sell anymore but hey, cool that it’s still here,

### 5/5 — THANK YOU

*2026-08-01, version 10.3*

you fixed the iPad buggy animations so I can play it smoother I don’t have to play it on my old iPad thank you❤️

### 5/5 — Children enjoy the animations

*2026-08-01, version 10.3*

One of the best family-friendly apps.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-07-31*

The game is completly unusable in iOS 26

### 5/5 — Fix this

*2026-07-25, version 10.0*

It runs perfect on iphone but i play on ipad it has weird glitchy animations can you please fix this respond i wanna play on ipad

### 5/5 — Carl Glitching

*2026-07-20, version 10.0*

So when I update the app it was glitched and every-time I touch Carl body it mess up carl body more but I like the game can you fix I think it’s a bug or a glitch I think it’s the code that’s corrupted can you fix it that will be grateful

### 1/5 — Not compatible with IPhone 15 Pro Max and up

*2026-07-16*

This is one of the best family-friendly apps, and children really enjoy using it. Unfortunately, it is no longer compatible with newer iPhones. Some buttons are also positioned incorrectly, and the animations have a noticeable shadowing effect that affects the overall experience. I hope the developers will update the app soon so families can continue enjoying it.

### 5/5 — Try the others

*2026-07-15, version 9.6*

This game so cool. You should try talking Gugl and drawing with Carl. But also tayasui.com. Can u pls make link dat Gugl available for new devices

### 3/5 — glitchy

*2026-07-10, version 9.6*

he’s so glitchy now pls fix this I love this stupid little red guy

## Frequently asked questions about Talking Carl

### What does Talking Carl do?

Talking Carl is an interactive app where users can talk to a character named Carl. He will repeat your words in a funny voice and react to various actions like tickling, feeding, and poking with laughs, growls, and other sounds. It's designed for hours of laughter for children.

### What are the key features of Talking Carl?

Key features include the ability to talk to Carl and have him repeat words, feed him bones, tickle him for laughs, poke him for reactions, and use swipe gestures for actions like flying or hearing thunder. There is also a special Baby mode without buttons for younger children.

### Is Talking Carl free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include additional content or features for the character.

### What age group is Talking Carl suitable for?

Talking Carl is suitable for children of any age. The inclusion of a Baby mode without buttons makes it particularly accessible and safe for very young children, while older children can enjoy the full range of interactive features.

### Can I share videos of my child playing with Talking Carl?

Yes, users have mentioned that the app makes it easy to share videos of their children playing with Talking Carl. This allows parents to capture and share the fun moments their kids experience with the character.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.3 — 2026-08-01

iPad bug fixes and iPhone polish.

### 10.0 — 2026-07-16

We’ve updated Carl with the latest iOS features and improved his recording and sharing abilities.

### 9.6 — 2021-12-20

Small fixes

### 9.5 — 2020-12-21

Fixed issues

### 9.4 — 2019-01-02

Optimized for iPhone X,XS and Xr

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## More apps by Tayasui.com

- [Drawing with Carl](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-with-carl/id480645514)
- [Talking Gugl](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-gugl/id588373613)
- [Link that Gugl Match](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-that-gugl-match/id719577569)
- [Tayasui Tangram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-tangram/id765385885)
- [Miyako Coloring Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miyako-coloring-books/id1106374233)

All apps by Tayasui.com: https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853

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