Comparison

Talking Tom Cat vs Spel Bound

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

Head to head
About

Talking Tom Cat

Interact with a virtual cat who repeats what you say in a funny voice. Poke him, feed him, and discover his many reactions. Share humorous moments with friends and enjoy a chaotic virtual pet experience.

Highlights
  • Repeats speech with funny voice
  • Reacts to touch and poking
  • Feeding with humorous consequences
  • Hidden reactions and interactions
  • Voice filters
  • Shareable funny moments
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Download the legendary game that started it all—Talking Tom Cat! THE ORIGINAL TALKING VIRTUAL PET Talking Tom is the talking cat that took the world by storm. He repeats what you say in his hilarious voice, and reacts in surprising (and sometimes strange) ways. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the chaos, this virtual pet game hits different. POKE TOM Can’t stop poking Tom? You’re not alone. Tom might just be the most pokeable animal in the universe. - Poke Tom’s face and see what happens (spoiler: may become unhinged) - Tap his belly, his feet, or even pull his tail - Keep poking and discover hidden reactions TALK TO THE LEGEND Tom’s talkback feature made him famous—and it still holds up. - Talk to Tom and hear him repeat everything you say - LOL at his NEW voice filters - Share funny moments with your friends FEED TOM This talking cat has a big appetite. And dramatic reactions. - Feed him spicy chillies and watch him fart fire - Toss him a watermelon (his favorite!) SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY - Pet Tom and hear him purr - Try poking him 100 times. We dare you - Make him fart and blame someone else - Don't talk to him and see what happens Join a global community of fans creating memes, videos, and challenges with Talking Tom, the cat who talks back, makes you laugh, and somehow always feels like more than a virtual animal. He’s your chaotic little buddy. Tom is brought to you by Outfit7, the makers of My Talking Tom, Talking Tom Gold Run and My Talking Angela. This app contains: The option to make in-app purchases Terms of use: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/eula/en/ Privacy policy: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/privacy-policy-games/en Customer support: support@outfit7.com

About

Spel Bound

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Have fun rolling balls around trying to put them in the holes while learning the alphabet and how to spell various animal names. There are thirty-five animals to choose from. Zoom in to get a closer look to make your choice. Tip the device up/down, right/left to move the balls around. As the ball drops in the hole the name of the letter is pronounced. Be careful, if you tip the device too far the balls will fall out. Once all the ball are in place the word is verbally spelled out as each ball enlarges followed by the name of the animal. When finished the animal makes their sound. Two animals don't make a sound and deliver a special treat. Tap on the "info" icon to find out more about the animal. Return to Spel Bound to choose the same or a different animal.

Screenshots

Talking Tom Cat4 screens
Spel Bound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spel Bound at none against Talking Tom Cat's 8. Spel Bound also leads on ads (none vs shown). Talking Tom Cat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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. Talking Tom Cat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Spel Bound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, Spel Bound every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talking Tom Cat versus Spel Bound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom CatSpel Bound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (157K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings157K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedBennArts

Bugs and requests

Talking Tom Cat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Microphone and recording issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old graphics and animations
  • Add more food and interaction options
  • Improve Tom's AI and responses
  • Reduce ads and in-app purchases

Spel Bound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Talking Tom Cat

One-time8
  • 100 Food$0.99
  • Food$0.99
  • Gadgets$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Voices$0.99
  • Talking Tom Cat full version$1.99
  • 400 Food$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$9.99
  • Token Bundle$9.99
None

Spel Bound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Tom Cat free?
Talking Tom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spel Bound free?
Spel Bound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Tom Cat or Spel Bound have ads?
Talking Tom Cat shows ads; Spel Bound does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat or Spel Bound?
Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, and Spel Bound every 28 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Spel Bound on October 21, 2026.

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