# Talking Tom Gold Run vs Talking Tom Candy Run

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Talking Tom Gold Run at 561K against Talking Tom Candy Run's 56K. Talking Tom Gold Run also leads on chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Gold Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Candy Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Talking Tom Gold Run against 4.6 for Talking Tom Candy Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Gold Run has 561K ratings behind it against 56K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Talking Tom Gold Run's written reviews are positive against 79% of Talking Tom Candy Run's.

Talking Tom Gold Run ships an update fortnightly, Talking Tom Candy Run monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Gold Run | Talking Tom Candy Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (561K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-gold-run/id1089336971/reviews) | **[4.6 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-candy-run/id1348239067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **561K** | 56K |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 479 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tom Gold Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-gold-run/id1089336971)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an endless runner adventure with beloved cat characters, dodging obstacles and collecting gold across vibrant worlds. Unlock friends, customize their looks, and use power-ups to boost your score. Compete in races and boss battles for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Character collection and customization, Power-up usage, Boss battles, Competitive race mode, Home building and upgrades

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch of dynamite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small diamond pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Batch of dynamite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Officer Tom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of dynamite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Agent Angela | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of dynamite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of dynamite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of dynamite | $29.99 | one-time |
| Truck of dynamite | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💎 Ability to unlock new characters and areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads and ad interruptions
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency (diamonds)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Long wait times to open vaults

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent performance on certain devices
- Rewards not registering properly after runs

**Requested features**

- More new levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to trade or share characters with friends
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Faster progression and easier access to diamonds


### Talking Tom Candy Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-candy-run/id1348239067)

Embark on an endless runner adventure to retrieve stolen candy. Run, jump, and slide through vibrant locations, collecting power-ups and special abilities to chase down the robber and restore the candy store.

**Highlights:** Play as favorite characters, Collect coins, power-ups, and candy, Run, jump, and slide through obstacles, Activate character special abilities, Upgrade characters and candy stores, Get help from buddies

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hawaii Hank | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Officer Tom | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jars of Diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍭 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🦄 Interesting characters and buddies
- 💎 Good progression with upgrades and chests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywall for some characters
- 🤯 Repetitive and can get boring
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not working as expected
- Buttons and controls not responsive at times
- Game freezing or crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to customize characters
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tom Gold Run free?

Talking Tom Gold Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Tom Candy Run free?

Talking Tom Candy Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Gold Run or Talking Tom Candy Run?

Talking Tom Candy Run is rated higher. Talking Tom Gold Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 561K ratings, while Talking Tom Candy Run averages 4.6 from 56K ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Gold Run or Talking Tom Candy Run have ads?

Both Talking Tom Gold Run and Talking Tom Candy Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Gold Run or Talking Tom Candy Run?

Talking Tom Gold Run ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Tom Candy Run monthly. Most recently, Talking Tom Gold Run was updated on October 30, 2026 and Talking Tom Candy Run on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*