# Talking Monkey

> Virtual pet that repeats speech and sounds in a funny voice. (iPhone/iPad app by Gigabyte Solutions Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey/id300806857 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gigabyte Solutions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/294191185)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.73/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2008-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey/id300806857/reviews.md

## What is Talking Monkey?

* As featured in the major motion picture 'This is 40' *

I am an adorable virtual pet who loves to repeat everything you say in a funny voice.

I will listen to the music and talking around me and repeat it for the amusement of your friends, family and colleagues.

You could even use me to read a story to your children at bedtime and watch their faces light up.

Record everything I do and make your own Talking Pet videos to share via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or Email.

Enjoy hours and hours of fun with me.  Adults and children alike will love me.

If you want me to move my lips in realtime as seen in 'This is 40', click the Mimic button in the bottom left corner.

* IMPORTANT *
iPod Touch Owners: Your earphones must have a microphone or I will not be able to hear you speak.  There is no internal Microphone on an iPod Touch

## Key features

- Repeats everything you say
- Mimics sounds and music
- Real-time lip-syncing
- Record and share videos
- Interactive virtual pet

## What do users think of Talking Monkey?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining for all ages
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family bonding and sharing with friends
- 🎯 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎬 Fun video recording and sharing capabilities
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🐵 Cute and charming monkey character
- 🎤 Voice repetition feature works well when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Significant audio/video delay issues between words and playback
- 🐛 Mouth synchronization problems with spoken words
- ⚠️ App frequently crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Buttons and features become unresponsive
- 📱 Compatibility issues with various iOS versions and devices
- 🔊 Microphone sensitivity problems requiring loud speech
- 📢 Intrusive ads in paid version
- 💾 Recording save and export functionality broken
- 🎙️ Mimic mode doesn't accurately track mouth movements
- ⏱️ Long pauses between words expand to 5-15 seconds on playback

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unnatural pauses and delays between words during playback
- Mouth animation out of sync with audio
- App crashes on startup and during use
- Buttons become shaded and non-functional
- Mimic mode fails to detect mouth movements
- Incompatible with iPhone 6s, iPad Mini, and iOS 7
- Video recordings don't appear in photo library after saving
- Microphone cuts off audio at the end of recordings
- App freezes when opening in noisy environments
- Splash screen for purchasing other apps cannot be disabled
- Video advertisements automatically attached to saved clips

**Most requested features**

- Remove or disable ads from paid version
- Improve recording save to camera roll functionality
- Add text message sharing capability for recordings
- Better microphone input handling and sensitivity adjustment
- More interactive monkey behaviors and animations
- Ability to record while already speaking
- Fix mouth synchronization in mimic mode
- Support for custom character photos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey/id300806857/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A lot of simple fun

*2020-09-20*

It’s easy to use lots of fun

### 1/5 — Meh

*2020-08-02*

I had this app on my very first I-pod and I hadn’t had it for a while so I downloaded it again and I forgot how bad it was. Mimic mode is terrible it doesn’t mimic you mouth at all. And what else are you supposed to do on it except mimic mode. Also I’m not sure what the concept of it is I mean you talk and it doesn’t really do anything. I would definitely NOT RECOMMEND THIS APP!!!!

### 2/5 — Monkey having a mental glitch.

*2020-03-07*

Aww man. Everyone enjoyed this , posted on fb and such. Now , as has been said before, pauses turn into 15 minute pauses. You’d think, we paid so could fix it or say something.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2019-09-27*

This app is very buggy and doesn’t work properly.  Seems like it would be fun but just a waste of time and money.

### 1/5 — Work

*2019-09-14, version 6.32*

It doesn’t work.it’s okay . Don’t buy.  It’s rubbish

### 1/5 — This doesn’t work

*2018-06-24*

I downloaded this app and nothing happens. There is a monkeys face and buttons that can’t be pushed. I would like a refund!

### 3/5 — Please... =(

*2018-02-11*

This app is what keeps our family together. We really miss Heerlo and his lyrical ways. We coukd almost stand having him around when Talking Monkey was working. Now we can no longer understand what he’s saying because of the unnatural pauses. Our family has fallen on sad times. Please help us.... please. 

Heerlo’s Mom =(

### 3/5 — Please Update this App :(

*2018-01-14*

My livelihood depends upon this app working properly. I have not eaten a decent meal or spoken to my mother in nearly two years. Please update this application so I can get back to my life's work and reunite with my family.

Please.

### 1/5 — 5 second delays in between words

*2017-09-22*

It's really sad to have to write the same review that's been posted many times months before my post -- used to be a great app -- for some reason I had to buy AGAIN and this time it's no fun with all the lonnnnng delays between words. This is an easy fix for the app company but apparently they take your money and don't care to fix or address a known problem... good luck with that

### 2/5 — So many delays!

*2017-04-17*

I haven't use this app for years. But I just tried to send a Monkeygram  to a friend and there are so many delays I'm not sure It will be of any use to me. What happened? Is it the app where is my phone just slow.?

## Frequently asked questions about Talking Monkey

### What does the Talking Monkey app do?

The Talking Monkey app features an adorable virtual pet that listens to everything you say and repeats it back in a funny voice. It can also mimic music and other sounds around you, providing hours of amusement.

### Can the app make the monkey's lips move?

Yes, if you want the monkey to move its lips in real-time, similar to its appearance in the movie 'This is 40', you can click the 'Mimic' button located in the bottom left corner of the screen.

### How can I share videos made with this app?

You can record everything the virtual pet does and create your own Talking Pet videos. These videos can then be easily shared via popular platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or through email.

### Is this app suitable for children?

Absolutely. The app is designed for hours of fun and is loved by both adults and children. You can even use it to read stories to your children at bedtime, making it a delightful experience for them.

### What are the requirements for iPod Touch users?

For iPod Touch owners, it is important to note that your earphones must have a microphone for the app to hear you speak. The iPod Touch does not have an internal microphone, so external audio input is necessary.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.32 — 2016-11-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ Fixed crash introduced in 6.3.1

### 6.31 — 2016-10-28

+ Stability improvements

### 6.2 — 2016-09-25

+ Live preview of pitch changes
+ Fixed issue with hidden controls
+ Improved Options screen

### 6.1 — 2016-09-18

+ Greatly improved image quality
+ Added 64 bit support
+ Bug fixes

### 5.0 — 2014-04-18

* All new interface
* Supports iOS 7 and later
* Fixed microphone issue

## More apps by Gigabyte Solutions Ltd

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All apps by Gigabyte Solutions Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/294191185

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