# Talking Tom Cat vs Talking Pocoyo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Talking Tom Cat at 158K against Talking Pocoyo's 332. Talking Tom Cat also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Talking Pocoyo's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Cat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Pocoyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Tom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Cat has 158K ratings behind it against 332, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Talking Tom Cat's written reviews are positive against 48% of Talking Pocoyo's.

Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, Talking Pocoyo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Cat | Talking Pocoyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat/id377194688/reviews)** | [3.9 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pocoyo/id547561270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 332 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [ANIMAJ INVESTMENT SPV SAS (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695096437) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat/id377194688)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gadgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Talking Tom Cat full version | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Food | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Engaging interactions with Tom
- 🤩 Nostalgic for long-time users
- 🙂 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Concerns about potential hacking/stalking
- 🤔 Questionable content/features for children
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Microphone and recording issues

**Requested features**

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


### Talking Pocoyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pocoyo/id547561270)

Interact with a beloved cartoon character through a variety of fun activities. Talk to him, play music, dance, and guess animals. Record and share your favorite moments with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Talk and hear funny voice repetitions, Play musical instruments, Learn and perform dance moves, Guess animal imitations, Interactive character reactions, Record and share gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 🎨 Engaging visuals and animations
- 🎶 Music and sound effects
- 🤖 Pocoyo's interactive voice responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Locked features despite paid upgrades
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Instruments and activities not working as expected
- Inability to unlock all features after purchase
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More interactive activities and games
- Expanded character selection (Elly, Pato, etc.)
- Improved stability and performance
- Better ad management or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tom Cat free?

Talking Tom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Pocoyo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Cat or Talking Pocoyo?

Talking Tom Cat is rated higher. Talking Tom Cat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Talking Pocoyo averages 3.9 from 332 ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Cat or Talking Pocoyo have ads?

Both Talking Tom Cat and Talking Pocoyo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat or Talking Pocoyo?

Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, and Talking Pocoyo every 2 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat was updated on November 5, 2026 and Talking Pocoyo on November 2, 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.*