# Bubbles vs Talking Carl

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Carl at 4.3 against Bubbles's 3.2. Talking Carl also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#24 vs #168). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bubbles costs $0.99 and Talking Carl $0.99 up front. Talking Carl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking Carl holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Carl has 948 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 71% of Talking Carl's.

Bubbles ships an update every 3 months, Talking Carl every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles | Talking Carl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607/reviews) | **[4.3 (948 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **948** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #168 |
| Size | 2 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Grosjean](https://appshunter.io/developer/284288610) | [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app provides a playful and interactive experience for young children. It allows them to create and pop bubbles, draw letters, numbers, and shapes with a touch interface, offering a fun and engaging distraction.

**Highlights:** Create bubbles by dragging, Pop bubbles by tapping, See bubbles fly, Experience gravity physics, Draw bubble letters, Draw bubble numbers, Draw bubble shapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing bubbles
- 🧒 Great for entertaining toddlers
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming
- 🎉 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited features and functionality
- 🔜 Bubbles disappear too quickly
- 💰 Paid in-app purchases removed
- 🤯 Creepy bubble faces

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices
- Issues with recent updates
- Inability to access previous purchases

**Requested features**

- More bubble customization options
- Ability to keep bubbles on screen longer
- Restore previous in-app purchases
- Add different bubble types and styles


### Talking Carl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Interact with a funny talking character by talking, tickling, and feeding him. He repeats your words with a silly voice and reacts to your actions with laughs, growls, and more. Features a baby mode for younger children.

**Highlights:** Talk and hear words repeated, Feed the character, Tickle for laughs, Poke for reactions, Baby mode for kids, Swipe gestures for actions

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Brings back childhood memories
- 👍 Great for kids and adults
- 💕 Cute and lovable character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Outdated and not updated
- 🤖 Unresponsive voice recognition

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Sprites and animations glitch out
- Voice recording and playback issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update the app to fix bugs and glitches
- Add more features and interactions
- Bring back old fan-favorite games and modes
- Improve voice recognition and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles free?

Bubbles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talking Carl free?

Talking Carl costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles or Talking Carl?

Talking Carl is rated higher. Bubbles averages 3.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Talking Carl averages 4.3 from 948 ratings.

### Do Bubbles or Talking Carl have ads?

Neither Bubbles nor Talking Carl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles or Talking Carl?

Bubbles ships an update every 3 months, and Talking Carl every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubbles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Talking Carl on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bubbles or Talking Carl?

Bubbles currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Talking Carl at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*