# Shave Me! vs Talking Carl

The clearest difference is price: Shave Me! at Free against Talking Carl's $0.99. Shave Me! also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 9.0). Talking Carl's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Shave Me! is free to download; Talking Carl costs $0.99 up front. Shave Me! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Carl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Carl holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 765 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Shave Me!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Talking Carl's.

Shave Me! ships an update monthly, Talking Carl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shave Me! | Talking Carl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shave-me/id321960937/reviews) | **[4.3 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **765** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metaversal Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/312422835) | [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853) |

## What reviewers say

### Shave Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shave-me/id321960937)

This app offers a unique touch-screen gaming experience simulating shaving and hair removal. Customize your experience with various tools, effects, and even your own photos. Enjoy a satisfying and magical hair-growing effect with a shake of your device.

**Highlights:** Tattoo kit for custom designs, Waxing kit for hair removal, Photo shaving with custom skin, Device shake to grow hair, Multiple razor options, Customizable hair, skin, and blood effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Pack of Wax Strips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 oz of Tattoo Ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack of Wax Strips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Pack of Wax Strips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 oz of Tattoo Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5,000 Wax Strips | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 oz of Tattoo Ink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Tattoo Ink | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Wax Strips | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 😂 Amusing and silly
- 👍 Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paywall for additional features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💤 Gets boring over time
- 🤢 Disturbing/gross content

**Reported bugs**

- Hair growth feature not working
- Disappearing wax strips and tattoo ink
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- More tools and customization options
- Ability to save/share creations
- Unlock all features for a one-time fee


### Talking Carl

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

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 Shave Me! free?

Shave Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Carl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shave Me! or Talking Carl?

Talking Carl is rated higher. Shave Me! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Talking Carl averages 4.3 from 765 ratings.

### Do Shave Me! or Talking Carl have ads?

Neither Shave Me! nor Talking Carl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shave Me! or Talking Carl?

Shave Me! ships an update monthly, and Talking Carl every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shave Me! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Talking Carl on October 17, 2026.

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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.*