# My Talking Hello Kitty vs Hello Kitty My Dream Store

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Kitty My Dream Store at 4.7 against My Talking Hello Kitty's 4.1. Hello Kitty My Dream Store also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 270). My Talking Hello Kitty's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Hello Kitty sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hello Kitty My Dream Store sells 51 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Kitty My Dream Store holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Kitty My Dream Store has 7.4K ratings behind it against 270, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of My Talking Hello Kitty's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hello Kitty My Dream Store's.

My Talking Hello Kitty ships an update every 3 months, Hello Kitty My Dream Store every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty My Dream Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-hello-kitty/id1572604792/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-my-dream-store/id6736896540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 270 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 717 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) | [ACTGames Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585641858) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hello Kitty My Dream Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-my-dream-store/id6736896540)

Restore a ruined shopping town by merging puzzles and collecting Sanrio characters. Design and manage your own themed store, unlock new characters, and bring back laughter to the town.

**Highlights:** Merge puzzles to unlock Sanrio characters, Restore and expand a shopping town, Design and manage your own store, Collect over 30 Sanrio characters, Decorate with over 500 unique items, Complete character collections for rewards

**In-app purchases (51)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 1 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Deluxe Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| May Festival Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Present Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $1.39 | one-time |
| Toy Broccoli Block Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Chocochip Cookies Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Square Cookies Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Blue Yarn Ball Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Heart-Patterned Block Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Hairpin Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Mini Hammer Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Cute Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Energy Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Surprise Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Banana Sherbet Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Jumbo Stamp Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Happy Birth Day Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Monthly Pass | $3.29 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 5 | $3.29 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 4 | $3.29 | one-time |
| Pochacco's Precious Gift | $3.29 | one-time |
| Energy Monthly Subscription | $3.69 | one-time |
| Kuromi's Sweet Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buzzy Block Pick One Package | $4.39 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Hairband Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| My Melody’s Lucky Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crafty Block Pick One Package | $6.39 | one-time |
| Luxury Pass | $7.49 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll’s Cute Gift | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tuxedosam’s Recommended Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kuromi Christmas Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Warm Gift | $16.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY’s Heartfelt Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll’s Sweet Gift | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute characters and visuals
- 🎨 Engaging merging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing experience
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🎉 Enjoyable events and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Energy system too restrictive
- 💰 Slow accumulation of in-game currency
- 🛒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Crashes after recent update
- Lost progress and in-game items

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn energy
- Improved coin/currency acquisition
- Expanded character and store customization
- Offline progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Hello Kitty free?

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

### Is Hello Kitty My Dream Store free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Hello Kitty or Hello Kitty My Dream Store?

Hello Kitty My Dream Store is rated higher. My Talking Hello Kitty averages 4.1 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Hello Kitty My Dream Store averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do My Talking Hello Kitty or Hello Kitty My Dream Store have ads?

Hello Kitty My Dream Store shows ads; My Talking Hello Kitty does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Hello Kitty or Hello Kitty My Dream Store?

My Talking Hello Kitty ships an update every 3 months, and Hello Kitty My Dream Store every 4 days. Most recently, My Talking Hello Kitty was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hello Kitty My Dream Store on September 26, 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.*