Comparison

Game Dev Story+ vs My Talking Tom 2+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Game Dev Story+

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, develop new game consoles, and create hit games to conquer the industry. Compete globally on leaderboards and decorate your studio with unique pixel art.

Highlights
  • Manage game company
  • Develop own game console
  • Change staff professions
  • Hire and train staff
  • Unlock game genres
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Decorate studio
Features
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Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. A special version for Apple Arcade, with support for Game Center! Features the ability to develop your company's own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members' professions. Hire talented people and train them to develop their skills. As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop. Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform! Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer. Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry! Enter the Leaderboards to compete with players around the world for the most sales. Choose from over 20 different styles of pixel art furniture to decorate your studio. Collect Achievements for a new level of completion! -- Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games! https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

My Talking Tom 2+

Care for a virtual cat, teaching it new skills, feeding it unique snacks, and keeping it clean. Explore new worlds, customize its home, and play fun mini-games. This pet adventure game offers endless entertainment with your talking feline friend.

Highlights
  • Teach new skills
  • Feed unique snacks
  • Maintain hygiene
  • Explore new worlds
  • Customize outfits and furniture
  • Play mini-games and puzzles
  • Collect rewards
Features
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The superstar virtual cat is going on the ultimate pet adventure, and with you, it's going to be more fun than ever! Your favorite funny friend is ready to dazzle you with his new wardrobe, amazing skills, and special features. What You Can Do: - Learn New Skills: Teach Tom cool tricks and skills like playing drums, basketball, and boxing. He'll be the most talented cat around! - Taste the Latest Snacks: Discover and feed Tom various delicious and funny snacks. From ice cream to sushi, Tom loves it all! Do you dare to give him a hot chili pepper? - Stay Clean: Help Tom stay fresh and clean with fun activities like bathing and brushing his teeth. Keep him squeaky clean! - Pop to the Toilet: Yes, even Tom needs bathroom breaks, and it's as funny as it sounds! Help him out and make sure he's comfy. - Explore New Worlds: Travel with Tom to exciting new places and discover hidden surprises. Fly to different islands with special flight tokens! - Collect Clothes, Furniture, and Special Memories: Customize Tom's look with crazy outfits and decorate his home with funky furniture. - Gacha Goodies: Unlock awesome rewards and surprises by doing different activities. Get cool outfits, delicious snacks, and more! Extra Fun Activities: - Play on Giant Swing and Trampoline: Let Tom swing high and jump around for some extra laughs. - Cook Smoothies: Blend up delicious and wacky smoothies for Tom to enjoy. - Heal Booboos: Take care of Tom when he gets hurt and make sure he's back to his playful self in no time. - Mini Games and Puzzles: Challenge yourself with entertaining mini-games and puzzles that keep you hooked for hours. - Keep Playing: See how Talking Tom's backyard changes into a Candy Kingdom, Pirate Island, Underwater Home, and other magical worlds, where you can dive into the endless fun with Tom and his pet friends. This virtual pet game is packed with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable moments! Make sure you capture them all! Customer support: support@outfit7.com

Screenshots

Game Dev Story+4 screens
My Talking Tom 2+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Talking Tom 2+ at free against Game Dev Story+'s paid. Game Dev Story+'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (12K vs 81). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Dev Story+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Story+ has 12K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Game Dev Story+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of My Talking Tom 2+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Dev Story+ ships an update monthly, My Talking Tom 2+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game Dev Story+ versus My Talking Tom 2+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Dev Story+My Talking Tom 2+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better4.3 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better81
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdOutfit7 Limited

Customer experience

Game Dev Story+

All ratings11,495 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews2,071 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.7%

My Talking Tom 2+

All ratings81 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Game Dev Story+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent save data
  • Inability to hire certain key staff roles

Requested features

5 requests
  • More office/staff expansion options
  • Ability to develop multiple games simultaneously
  • Longer game timeline beyond 20 years
  • More diverse game genres and themes
  • Customization options for the company and characters

My Talking Tom 2+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Game Dev Story+

No in-app purchases

None

My Talking Tom 2+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Dev Story+ free?
Game Dev Story+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Talking Tom 2+ free?
My Talking Tom 2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story+ or My Talking Tom 2+?
Game Dev Story+ is rated higher. Game Dev Story+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while My Talking Tom 2+ averages 4.3 from 81 ratings.
Do Game Dev Story+ or My Talking Tom 2+ have ads?
Neither Game Dev Story+ nor My Talking Tom 2+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story+ or My Talking Tom 2+?
Game Dev Story+ ships an update monthly, and My Talking Tom 2+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Game Dev Story+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Talking Tom 2+ on October 22, 2026.

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