# Boba Story vs My Talking Hello Kitty

The clearest difference is rating: Boba Story at 4.8 against My Talking Hello Kitty's 4.1. Boba Story also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). My Talking Hello Kitty's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boba Story sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and My Talking Hello Kitty sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boba Story holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boba Story has 5.9K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Boba Story's written reviews are positive against 71% of My Talking Hello Kitty's.

Boba Story ships an update every 10 days, My Talking Hello Kitty every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boba Story | My Talking Hello Kitty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-story/id1563575361/reviews)** | [4.1 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-hello-kitty/id1572604792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [B-Tech Consulting Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059313228) | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) |

## What reviewers say

### Boba Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-story/id1563575361)

Restore a charming shop by creating custom milk tea drinks with unique ingredients and adorable toppings. Decorate your cafe with aesthetic furniture and play mini-games to unlock special boba flavors and earn rewards. Serve delicious snacks inspired by Asian cuisine to help a forest spirit win an award.

**Highlights:** Create custom milk tea drinks, Add unique boba and toppings, Decorate shop with aesthetic furniture, Play mini-games for boosts, Unlock special boba flavors, Serve international snacks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited 15x Customer Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Kokoro Trinkets | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reveal All Magic Den Hints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Mega | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Cute and adorable aesthetics
- 🎨 Highly customizable drink menu
- 🕹️ Fun mini-games
- 🧋 Satisfying boba-making experience
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited drink menu slots
- 🕰️ Slow progression after initial content
- 🤖 Unhelpful or unengaged employees
- 🐛 Occasional game crashes or progress loss
- 💰 Expensive ingredient prices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent ingredient drop rates from magic fireplace
- Occasional loss of in-game currency progress
- Graphical glitches or screen freezing on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom drinks
- More employee roles (e.g., food order taker, money collector)
- Seasonal or event-based content updates
- Multiplayer or social features (e.g., visit friends' shops)
- More drink bases, toppings, and lid options


### My Talking Hello Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-hello-kitty/id1572604792)

Interact with a beloved character in her virtual home. Engage in various activities like cooking, decorating, playing mini-games, and dressing her up. This virtual pet experience offers endless fun and surprises for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Talk and interact with Hello Kitty, Play mini-games including baking and gardening, Decorate Hello Kitty's house, Dress up Hello Kitty, Discover surprise toys, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Cute and adorable
- 🎨 Customizable outfits and decor
- 🍰 Fun baking and cooking mini-games
- 🌱 Enjoyable gardening and outdoor activities
- 🤖 Engaging interactive features (e.g., talking, microphone)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🕰️ Limited gameplay and activities
- 🤖 Concerning or creepy audio/visual elements
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone feature not working as expected
- Ads still appearing after paid ad removal
- Game crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Inconsistent or confusing user interface

**Requested features**

- Add more Sanrio characters to interact with
- Expand gameplay with additional mini-games and activities
- Introduce a bathroom for hygiene-related tasks
- Allow for more customization and personalization options
- Implement a town or village layout with different locations to visit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boba Story free?

Boba Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Talking Hello Kitty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boba Story or My Talking Hello Kitty?

Boba Story is rated higher. Boba Story averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while My Talking Hello Kitty averages 4.1 from 277 ratings.

### Do Boba Story or My Talking Hello Kitty have ads?

Boba Story shows ads; My Talking Hello Kitty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boba Story or My Talking Hello Kitty?

Boba Story ships an update every 10 days, and My Talking Hello Kitty every 3 months. Most recently, Boba Story was updated on November 11, 2026 and My Talking Hello Kitty on November 11, 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.*