Comparison

talkAround vs small

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

Head to head
About

talkAround

Features
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The perfect app to get you talking with your date, life partner, friends and coworkers. talkAround is a conversation starter app that allows you to have meaningful conversations and not ask the same questions over and over. talkAround is more than just a conversation starter app; it's your gateway to meaningful and deep connections. Whether it's a date night, a casual meet-up with friends, or a professional setting, talkAround offers a variety of topics to suit every mood and occasion. From intellectual deep dives to light-hearted fun, choose your mood and explore a range of topics including relationships, careers, food, and more. Download talkAround now and transform every conversation into an opportunity for connection and discovery. Elevate chats with deep topics for dates, friends & more. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://talkaround-landing.web.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

small

This app offers prompts and topics to move beyond superficial conversations and foster deeper connections. It includes question, quote, and image cards designed to enhance dialogue with friends, family, or even for self-reflection.

Highlights
  • Deeper dialogue prompts
  • Question cards
  • Quote cards
  • Image cards
  • Facilitates meaningful connections
  • Suitable for all relationships
Features
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Tired of endless small talk about the weather, shopping, or sports? Skip the polite conversation and build more meaningful connections! smalltalks is a collection of prompts and topics that help facilitate deeper, more open dialogue. There are question, quote, and image cards to take any conversation to the next level. Whether it’s with a few acquaintances, the BFF, or just yourself, there’s something for all relationships.

Screenshots

talkAround4 screens
small4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: small at none against talkAround's 2. talkAround's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 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. talkAround sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. small asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkAround ships an update fortnightly, small every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
talkAround versus small: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkAroundsmall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIndent StudioMichelle Wong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

talkAround

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$44.991 Year
None

small

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is talkAround free?
talkAround is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is small free?
small is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do talkAround or small have ads?
Neither talkAround nor small shows ads.
Which is updated more often, talkAround or small?
talkAround ships an update fortnightly, and small every 4 months. Most recently, talkAround was updated on September 12, 2026 and small on June 7, 2026.

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