Comparison

Talking Tom Cat vs Widget Cat

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

Widget Cat

Bring a virtual kitten to your device's homescreen. Care for your digital pet by feeding, bathing, and playing with it. Enjoy a constant companion that's always by your side.

Highlights
  • Add widgets in three sizes
  • Feed and water your cat
  • Clean the litter box
  • Bathe your cat
  • Play with your kitty
Features
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Have you been dreaming of getting a kitty? Now there is a new way to raise a kitty ON THE HOMESCREEN!Simple, Easy and cool!!! Widget Mao is a widget that can keep cute cats on the HomeScreen. You can see cute kittens every time you unlock your phone.Take it wherever you want, your kitty is always by your side. The game features: + Add widgets in three sizes, large, medium and small. + Prepare food and water for cats, clean the litter box on time. + Bathe the cat when it is dirty. + Play with your kitty whenever you want. Privacy Policy: http://cdn.global.gameley.cn/protocal/privacy_policy.html Terms Of Use: http://cdn.global.gameley.cn/protocal/user_protocol.html

Screenshots

Talking Tom Cat4 screens
Widget Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Cat at 4.7 against Talking Tom Cat's 4.2. Widget Cat also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). Talking Tom Cat's advantage is ratings volume (157K vs 95). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Widget Cat sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Widget Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Cat has 157K ratings behind it against 95, 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 71% of Widget Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, Widget Cat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talking Tom Cat versus Widget Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom CatWidget Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (157K ratings)4.7 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings157K — better95
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB311 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedGameley

Customer experience

Talking Tom Cat

All ratings156,226 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews1,134 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative36.8%

Widget Cat

All ratings95 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

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

Widget Cat

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
17 purchases

Widget Cat

Subscriptions2
  • VIP2Weeks$3.997 Days
  • Kitty Member3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time15
  • COINBAG01_MAO_X$0.99
  • New User Gift Package$0.99
  • daily_gift$1.49
Show 12 more
  • new_user_gift$1.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • ad_free$3.99
  • Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • lucky_gift_for_limit_time$4.99
  • Bag of Coins$5.99
  • furniture_package$6.99
  • Sack of Coin$9.99
  • Chest of Coins$14.99
  • COINBAG05_MAO_X$24.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99
  • COINBAG06_MAO_X$49.99

Questions

Is Talking Tom Cat free?
Talking Tom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widget Cat free?
Widget Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Cat or Widget Cat?
Widget Cat is rated higher. Talking Tom Cat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 157K ratings, while Widget Cat averages 4.7 from 95 ratings.
Do Talking Tom Cat or Widget Cat have ads?
Both Talking Tom Cat and Widget Cat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat or Widget Cat?
Talking Tom Cat ships an update every 3 months, and Widget Cat weekly. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Widget Cat on October 27, 2026.

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