# Furry Friend vs Talking John Dog

The clearest difference is rating: Talking John Dog at 3.9 against Furry Friend's 3.2. Furry Friend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 37%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Furry Friend sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Talking John Dog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking John Dog holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 102 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Furry Friend's written reviews are positive against 37% of Talking John Dog's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Furry Friend ships an update every 4 months, Talking John Dog every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Furry Friend | Talking John Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furry-friend/id399348746/reviews) | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **57.5% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plutinosoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/350253687) | [Kaufcom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/303525377) |

## What reviewers say

### Furry Friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furry-friend/id399348746)

Interact with a virtual furry monster that responds to touch and voice commands. Play games, record video messages, and share them with friends. Unlock new actions by choosing pictures.

**Highlights:** Responds to touch and voice, Repeats everything you say, Interactive games and actions, Record and share video messages, Unlock new actions with pictures, Stunning graphics and realistic character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Furry Friend Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Furry Friend iPad Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining character
- 👍 Cute and adorable design
- 🤩 Great for toddlers and kids
- 🗣️ Repeats what user says
- 🎵 Interactive activities (bubbles, pinwheel)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 👻 Scary for some users
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⚠️ Poor developer support
- 👎 Not worth the upgrade price

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after payment
- Interactive settings not working on iPad
- Bad language response
- App crashes or exits unexpectedly
- Extras pack won't download

**Requested features**

- More free interactions
- Option to rename character
- More character choices
- Ability to choose gender
- More activities for Lenord


### Talking John Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-john-dog/id417356701)

Interact with a humorous talking dog who responds to your voice and touch with amusing sounds. Engage in various games with multiple levels for endless entertainment. Experience the quirky antics of this virtual canine companion.

**Highlights:** Talk to John the dog, Funny voice responses, Reacts to touch, Multiple exciting games, Hours of fun and laughter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| ad free version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Furry Friend free?

Furry Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking John Dog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Furry Friend or Talking John Dog?

Talking John Dog is rated higher. Furry Friend averages 3.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Talking John Dog averages 3.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do Furry Friend or Talking John Dog have ads?

Talking John Dog shows ads; Furry Friend does not.

### Which is updated more often, Furry Friend or Talking John Dog?

Furry Friend ships an update every 4 months, and Talking John Dog every 2 months. Most recently, Furry Friend was updated on October 22, 2026 and Talking John Dog on October 22, 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.*