Comparison

talkAround vs Convo Starter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Convo Starter

Features
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Break the awkward silences, keep the conversation flowing, and spark deeper connections. Whether you’re on a first date, bonding with family, chilling with friends, or building team energy at work, this app uses AI to generate engaging conversation starters that fit the moment.

Screenshots

talkAround4 screens
Convo Starter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Convo Starter at none against talkAround's 2. talkAround's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. talkAround sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Convo Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkAround ships an update fortnightly, Convo Starter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
talkAround versus Convo Starter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkAroundConvo Starter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size85 MB2 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperIndent StudioGregory Wilknson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

talkAround

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

Convo Starter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is talkAround free?
talkAround is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Convo Starter free?
Convo Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do talkAround or Convo Starter have ads?
Neither talkAround nor Convo Starter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, talkAround or Convo Starter?
talkAround ships an update fortnightly, and Convo Starter every 4 months. Most recently, talkAround was updated on September 12, 2026 and Convo Starter on September 17, 2026.

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