# Laser Pointer for Cat vs My Talking Pet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Talking Pet at 73% against Laser Pointer for Cat's 24%. My Talking Pet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laser Pointer for Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Talking Pet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Talking Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Pet has 174K ratings behind it against 614, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Laser Pointer for Cat's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Talking Pet's.

Laser Pointer for Cat ships an update every 14 months, My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Pointer for Cat | My Talking Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-cat/id1166542799/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 614 | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrologic Games LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164665798) | [Sharemob LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720048147) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Pointer for Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-cat/id1166542799)

Simulate a laser pointer to entertain your cat with random paths. It also includes a mini-game where you help a cat catch fruits before a rabbit.

**Highlights:** Cat laser pointer simulation, Randomized pointer paths, Multiple pointer styles, New background options, Fruit-catching mini-game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 My cat loves it
- 👍 Entertaining for the owner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not an actual laser pointer
- 🔍 Requires too many ads to use
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🤔 Doesn't engage cats

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unresponsive to cat interactions

**Requested features**

- Faster laser movement
- More interactive features
- Less intrusive ads


### My Talking Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424)

An app that animates your pet photos, making them speak with custom voices and accessories. Create funny videos to share with friends and family, or use them as digital assistants. Features include voice modulation, costume additions, and text overlays.

**Highlights:** Animate pet photos, Customizable voices, Add hats and accessories, Create memes, Digital assistant features, Video sharing

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤗 Brings joy to friends and family
- 🎨 Customizable features
- 🐶 Great for pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of paid features after app update
- Inability to re-use saved voice settings
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Difficulty aligning face markers properly

**Requested features**

- More voice options (accents, genders, ages)
- Ability to use multiple pets in one video
- Improved face tracking and mouth synchronization
- Expanded costume/accessory options
- Easier sharing/saving options in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser Pointer for Cat free?

Laser Pointer for Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Talking Pet free?

My Talking Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Laser Pointer for Cat or My Talking Pet?

My Talking Pet is rated higher. Laser Pointer for Cat averages 3.4 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while My Talking Pet averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do Laser Pointer for Cat or My Talking Pet have ads?

Laser Pointer for Cat shows ads; My Talking Pet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Pointer for Cat or My Talking Pet?

Laser Pointer for Cat ships an update every 14 months, and My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laser Pointer for Cat was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Talking Pet on October 22, 2026.

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