Comparison

Talking Pet vs Mini

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

Head to head
About

Talking Pet

Engage with your pets using a variety of sounds and track their daily routines. This app helps you create a timeline of your pet's growth and memories, making every moment with them more fun and meaningful.

Highlights
  • Pet sound interaction
  • Pet sound library
  • Daily care checklist
  • Pet life journal
  • Record daily routines
Features
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Talking Pet is a fun and simple app designed for pet lovers. It brings you closer to your cats and dogs through playful sound interactions while helping you keep track of your pet’s daily life. Use a variety of pet sounds to get your pet’s attention and enjoy playful moments together. You can also record your pet’s daily routines and important care tasks to make sure your furry friends stay happy and healthy. Make every moment with your pet more fun and meaningful. Features Pet Sound Interaction Play different cat and dog sounds to interact with your pets and capture their attention in a fun way. Pet Sound Library A collection of cute pet sounds designed to entertain your cats and dogs and make playtime more engaging. Pet Daily Checklist Keep track of your pet’s daily care tasks such as feeding, grooming, bathing, and vaccinations. Pet Life Journal Record your pet’s daily moments and create a timeline of their growth and memories. Enjoy every moment with your furry friends using Talking Pet. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service:https://zhiwenriji.github.io/posts/zhiwen/fuwu Privacy policy:https://zhiwenriji.github.io/posts/zhiwen/privacy

About

Mini

This app offers a fun way to interact with your pets by translating their barks and meows. It includes a variety of pet sounds for play and a large collection of pet wallpapers to personalize your device. Designed for entertainment, it aims to bring you closer to your furry friends.

Highlights
  • Pet sound translation
  • Cat and dog bark library
  • Pet wallpapers
  • Interactive pet features
  • Entertainment focused
Features
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Do you also worry that your cat or dog doesn't want to be close to people? Then hurry to download this 《Mini》Cat dog translator! Instant cat dog language conversion makes you closer to your pet. Even a grumpy, grumpy cat or dog, 《Mini》Cat dog translator can move it! Disclaimer: this app does not provide real human cat dog dialogue, only for entertainment! 「Features」 Cat and dog barks: dozens of cat and dog barks are convenient for you to play with your pet; Cat dog Language Translation: cat dog language translation function, real pet Teaser artifact; Pet Wallpaper: massive cat and dog wallpaper, let you get closer to your pet!

Screenshots

Talking Pet3 screens
Mini3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mini at 4.5 against Talking Pet's 3.9. Mini also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 27 months). Talking Pet's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Talking Pet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and Mini sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Talking Pet's written reviews are positive against 44% of Mini's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Pet ships an update every 27 months, Mini every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Talking Pet versus Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking PetMini
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (78 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智文 许俊镇 吴

Customer experience

Talking Pet

All ratings76 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Mini

All ratings41 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Talking Pet

Subscriptions1
  • PlusVersion3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • ProVersion$7.99
1 purchases

Mini

One-time1
  • VIP Version$0.99

Questions

Is Talking Pet free?
Talking Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini free?
Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talking Pet or Mini?
Mini is rated higher. Talking Pet averages 3.9 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Mini averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Talking Pet or Mini have ads?
Both Talking Pet and Mini show ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Pet or Mini?
Talking Pet ships an update every 27 months, and Mini every 5 months. Most recently, Talking Pet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mini on October 26, 2026.

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