Comparison

Talking Tom Cat vs Tom The Runner

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

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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

Tom The Runner

Features
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Join Tom on this adventurous journey. This game is all about a Cat and his journey. This little one is not any ordinary cat. He has dreams of getting out there and take on an adventure. Get him on top of the roofs of houses and make him dodge the most difficult hurdles of all time.

 Top game features:
- Easy gaming control buttons placed on the device screen. 
-Exciting game environment and sound effects. 
-Limitless levels that comes randomly. 

Join him in this unforgettable journey... Good Luck..:)

Screenshots

Talking Tom Cat4 screens
Tom The Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tom The Runner at none against Talking Tom Cat's 8. Tom The Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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. Tom The Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Talking Tom Cat versus Tom The Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom CatTom The Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (157K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings157K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedUmar Ziad

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

Tom The Runner

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
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  • Voices$0.99
  • Talking Tom Cat full version$1.99
  • 400 Food$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$9.99
  • Token Bundle$9.99
None

Tom The Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Tom Cat free?
Talking Tom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tom The Runner free?
Tom The Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Tom Cat or Tom The Runner have ads?
Talking Tom Cat shows ads; Tom The Runner does not.

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