# Talking Carl vs Talking Ginger 2

The clearest difference is price: Talking Ginger 2 at Free against Talking Carl's $0.99. Talking Ginger 2 also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 765). Talking Carl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Talking Ginger 2 is free to download; Talking Carl costs $0.99 up front. Talking Carl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Talking Ginger 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Talking Carl against 4.3 for Talking Ginger 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger 2 has 83K ratings behind it against 765, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

Talking Carl ships an update every 5 weeks, Talking Ginger 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Carl | Talking Ginger 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-carl/id417373312/reviews) | [4.3 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 765 | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Carl

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

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


### Talking Ginger 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699)

Join a cute kitten for his birthday party filled with games, food, and fun. Interact with him by talking, playing, and feeding him. Record videos of your fun and unlock rewards as you play.

**Highlights:** Talk to the kitten and hear him repeat, Play and interact with funny reactions, Feed the kitten snacks and meals, Record and share videos, Play birthday-themed mini-games, Unlock jigsaw puzzle rewards, Spin a fortune wheel for free snacks

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Snacks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Snacks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Snacks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Jigsaw Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Supply of Snacks | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥞 Breakfast and feeding features
- 👍 Ability to interact with Ginger (kick, smack, copycat)
- 🧩 Relaxing puzzle minigame
- ❤️ Positive and enthusiastic reviews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches (slow candle, double tap required)
- 🚫 Concerning rumors about a 'man in the eyes'

**Reported bugs**

- Slow candle in cake minigame
- Double tap required for some interactions

**Requested features**

- More minigames and activities
- Ability to dress up and customize Ginger
- Integration with other Talking Tom characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Carl free?

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

### Is Talking Ginger 2 free?

Talking Ginger 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Carl or Talking Ginger 2?

Talking Carl and Talking Ginger 2 are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 765 and 83K ratings respectively.

### Do Talking Carl or Talking Ginger 2 have ads?

Talking Ginger 2 shows ads; Talking Carl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Carl or Talking Ginger 2?

Talking Carl ships an update every 5 weeks, and Talking Ginger 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Talking Carl was updated on September 24, 2026 and Talking Ginger 2 on September 24, 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.*