# Talking Tom Cat 2 vs Widget Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widget Cat at weekly against Talking Tom Cat 2's every 3 months. Widget Cat also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Talking Tom Cat 2's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 95). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Cat 2 sells 6 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Cat 2 has 57K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Talking Tom Cat 2 ships an update every 3 months, Widget Cat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Cat 2 | Widget Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat-2/id421997825/reviews) | **[4.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% 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 | 269 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat-2/id421997825)

Interact with a popular virtual pet by talking, playing, and customizing its appearance and home. Record and share funny videos of your pet's antics with friends. Enjoy endless entertainment with this digital companion.

**Highlights:** Talk to the cat and hear it repeat in a funny voice, Play interactive games like poking and making sounds, Customize the cat's outfits and accessories, Decorate the cat's home, Record and share videos of the cat's actions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade pack for Talking Tom 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and funny interactions
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💯 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns about data collection
- 💤 Lack of engaging features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Coins subtracting instead of adding
- Ads causing app to reboot

**Requested features**

- More interactive mini-games
- Ability to feed and care for Tom
- Improved graphics and animations


### 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 2 free?

Talking Tom Cat 2 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 2 or Widget Cat?

Widget Cat is rated higher. Talking Tom Cat 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Widget Cat averages 4.7 from 95 ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Cat 2 or Widget Cat have ads?

Both Talking Tom Cat 2 and Widget Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat 2 or Widget Cat?

Talking Tom Cat 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Widget Cat weekly. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat 2 was updated on October 30, 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.*