# Talking Tom Cat vs Widget Cat

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Cat | Widget Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat/id377194688/reviews) | **[4.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) |

## 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


### Widget Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP2Weeks | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Kitty Member | $3.99 | per month |
| COINBAG01_MAO_X | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Gift Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| daily_gift | $1.49 | one-time |
| new_user_gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ad_free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| lucky_gift_for_limit_time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| furniture_package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| COINBAG05_MAO_X | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| COINBAG06_MAO_X | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*