Comparison

Talking Pet vs Pony Player

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

Pony Player

Features
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Pony Player is a simple and lightweight video player. The main function: 1. Support watching online videos, live videos, etc. 2. Shake the phone to set privacy protection, and encrypt and manage important files. 3. Support Wi-Fi to transfer files and cross the limitation of terminal devices.

Screenshots

Talking Pet3 screens
Pony Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pony Player at none against Talking Pet's 2. Pony Player also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 27 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pony Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Pet ships an update every 27 months, Pony Player every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Talking Pet versus Pony Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking PetPony Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer智文 许昭 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Talking Pet

Subscriptions1
  • PlusVersion3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • ProVersion$7.99
None

Pony Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Pet free?
Talking Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pony Player free?
Pony Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Pet or Pony Player have ads?
Both Talking Pet and Pony Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Pet or Pony Player?
Talking Pet ships an update every 27 months, and Pony Player every 9 months. Most recently, Talking Pet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pony Player on October 25, 2026.

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