# Pranks vs Talking John Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Talking John Dog at 3.9 against Pranks's 2.6. Pranks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking John Dog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pranks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking John Dog holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pranks has 44K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Pranks's written reviews are positive against 37% of Talking John Dog's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pranks | Talking John Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pranks/id344950241/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Penguin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307462568) | [Kaufcom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/303525377) |

## What reviewers say

### Pranks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pranks/id344950241)

This application is designed for users who enjoy playing practical jokes. It provides a platform for friends to engage in lighthearted pranks.

**Highlights:** Play pranks on friends, Entertainment focused, Lighthearted fun

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Funny pranks
- 😄 Entertaining
- 💡 Good ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated pranks
- 🤔 Lack of variety
- 🤨 Some pranks not explained well
- 😒 Boring or unoriginal pranks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More pranks
- Easier navigation between pranks
- Ability to choose specific pranks
- Improved prank descriptions


### Talking John Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701)

Interact with a humorous talking dog who responds to your voice and touch with amusing sounds. Engage in various games with multiple levels for endless entertainment. Experience the quirky antics of this virtual canine companion.

**Highlights:** Talk to John the dog, Funny voice responses, Reacts to touch, Multiple exciting games, Hours of fun and laughter

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| ad free version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pranks free?

Pranks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Talking John Dog free?

Talking John Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pranks or Talking John Dog?

Talking John Dog is rated higher. Pranks averages 2.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Talking John Dog averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do Pranks or Talking John Dog have ads?

Talking John Dog shows ads; Pranks does not.

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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.*