# My Talking Tom 2 vs Talking Cactus

The clearest difference is rating: My Talking Tom 2 at 4.4 against Talking Cactus's 3.5. My Talking Tom 2 also leads on ratings volume (859K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Talking Cactus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Tom 2 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Talking Cactus asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Talking Tom 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom 2 has 859K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of My Talking Tom 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of Talking Cactus's.

My Talking Tom 2 ships an update fortnightly, Talking Cactus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom 2 | Talking Cactus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (859K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom-2/id1337578317/reviews)** | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-cactus/id1589610715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **859K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 428 MB | 196 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) | [CN Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452117732) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom-2/id1337578317)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Role Playing, #105 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Care for a virtual cat, teach it new skills, and embark on exciting adventures. Explore new worlds, customize its home and wardrobe, and play fun mini-games. This interactive pet simulation offers endless entertainment and surprises.

**Highlights:** Teach new skills, Feed and care for pet, Explore new worlds, Customize outfits and home, Play mini-games, Unlock rewards

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| TOM'S ESSENTIALS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| A few coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Soap | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Potion | $5.99 | one-time |
| RAINBOW TOOTHBRUSH | $5.99 | one-time |
| PANCAKE RECIPE | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cup of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| CREATURE PLANE PACK | $11.99 | one-time |
| SPACE PLANE TRACKS | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jar of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🤩 Cute and interactive pet
- 🎨 Enjoyable mini-games and activities
- 🎉 Great for kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progress and high costs
- 🔊 Annoying notifications and sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Tom's needs decay instantly
- Unable to interact with certain in-game items
- Space Trails mini-game frequently lags and crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more pet customization options
- Improve mini-game variety and quality
- Reduce ad frequency and make them less intrusive
- Allow players to disable microphone and audio features


### Talking Cactus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-cactus/id1589610715)

This interactive game features a 3D cactus that repeats everything you say in a humorous voice. It also dances to music, offering a fun and engaging experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Repeats speech with a funny voice, High-quality 3D graphics, Dances to music, Interactive voice interaction, Entertaining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Tom 2 free?

My Talking Tom 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Cactus free?

Talking Cactus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom 2 or Talking Cactus?

My Talking Tom 2 is rated higher. My Talking Tom 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 859K ratings, while Talking Cactus averages 3.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom 2 or Talking Cactus have ads?

Both My Talking Tom 2 and Talking Cactus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom 2 or Talking Cactus?

My Talking Tom 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Cactus every 2 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom 2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Talking Cactus on October 24, 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.*