# Talking Carl vs The Ultimate Buzzer Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Ultimate Buzzer Pro at none against Talking Carl's 1. The Ultimate Buzzer Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and chart position (#36 vs #193). Talking Carl's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 55%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Talking Carl costs $0.99 and The Ultimate Buzzer Pro $1.99 up front. Talking Carl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Ultimate Buzzer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Ultimate Buzzer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 765 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Talking Carl's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Ultimate Buzzer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Talking Carl ships an update every 5 weeks, The Ultimate Buzzer Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Carl | The Ultimate Buzzer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer-pro/id473628024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 765 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#36** |
| Size | 62 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853) | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Carl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Interact with a funny talking character by talking, tickling, and feeding him. He repeats your words with a silly voice and reacts to your actions with laughs, growls, and more. Features a baby mode for younger children.

**Highlights:** Talk and hear words repeated, Feed the character, Tickle for laughs, Poke for reactions, Baby mode for kids, Swipe gestures for actions

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 🤩 Brings back childhood memories
- 👍 Great for kids and adults
- 💕 Cute and lovable character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Outdated and not updated
- 🤖 Unresponsive voice recognition

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Sprites and animations glitch out
- Voice recording and playback issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update the app to fix bugs and glitches
- Add more features and interactions
- Bring back old fan-favorite games and modes
- Improve voice recognition and responsiveness


### The Ultimate Buzzer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer-pro/id473628024)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your device into a versatile noise machine with a vast collection of sound effects. Perfect for pranks, games, or adding a dramatic flair to any situation. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with exclusive sounds and no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Over 60 high-quality sound effects, Big Button Mode for full-screen interaction, Integrated flashlight utility, Dark Mode for comfortable viewing, Ad-free experience, Exclusive bonus sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Carl free?

Talking Carl costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Ultimate Buzzer Pro free?

The Ultimate Buzzer Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Carl or The Ultimate Buzzer Pro?

The Ultimate Buzzer Pro is rated higher. Talking Carl averages 4.3 out of 5 from 765 ratings, while The Ultimate Buzzer Pro averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Talking Carl or The Ultimate Buzzer Pro have ads?

Neither Talking Carl nor The Ultimate Buzzer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Carl or The Ultimate Buzzer Pro?

Talking Carl ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Ultimate Buzzer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Talking Carl was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Ultimate Buzzer Pro on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Talking Carl or The Ultimate Buzzer Pro?

Talking Carl currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and The Ultimate Buzzer Pro at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*