# Game Dev Story+ vs My Talking Tom 2+

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Story+ | My Talking Tom 2+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story-plus/id1557657042/reviews)** | [4.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom-2-plus/id6761451337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 268 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Story+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story-plus/id1557657042)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Charming retro-inspired graphics
- 🕰 Easy to pick up and play
- 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
- 🤖 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional save issues and data loss
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a certain point
- 🤖 Limited options for expanding the business
- 🕰 Steep difficulty curve early on

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent save data
- Inability to hire certain key staff roles

**Requested features**

- 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+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom-2-plus/id6761451337)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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