Comparison

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad vs Spel Bound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad

Interact with a popular virtual pet by talking to him, playing games, and customizing his appearance and home. Record funny videos of your pet's antics and share them with friends for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Talk to the virtual pet and hear him repeat in a funny voice
  • Play interactive games like poking and making him react
  • Customize the pet's outfits and home environment
  • Record and share videos of the pet's actions
  • Adopt a virtual pet for instant fun
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The legend is back! Talking Tom Cat 2 is better, cooler, and funnier than ever before! With over a billion downloads and counting, Talking Tom Cat 2 is popular all over the world. Don’t miss all the fun this cool game has to offer. Get your own cute and funny virtual pet now! Talk to Talking Tom, play with him, poke him, and dress him in cool outfits. Customize his home. And make funny videos and share them with your friends! Adopt him as your very own virtual pet and get instant fun in return! ENJOY YOUR DAY WITH TOM - TALK TO TOM: Speak and he repeats what you say in a hilarious voice. It’s so funny! - PLAY WITH TOM: Stroke him, poke him, make him explode a paper bag, smash a pillow or even fart! The fun never ends with Tom. - CUSTOMIZE TOM: Dress Tom up with new accessories, clothes, and outfits! How about Cowboy Tom or Pirate Tom? - RECORD TOM: Record videos of what Tom does and send them to your friends. Download the app now and join the fun! To see what Tom’s up to, follow Talking Tom on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkingTom This app is PRIVO certified. The PRIVO safe harbor seal indicates Outfit7 has established COPPA-compliant privacy practices to protect your child’s personal information. Our apps do not allow younger children to share their information. This app contains: - Promotion of Outfit7's products and advertising; - Links that direct customers to Outfit7’s websites and other apps; - Personalization of content to encourage users to play the app again; - Videos of Outfit7's animated characters via YouTube integration; and - The option to make in-app purchases. Terms of use: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/eula/en/ Privacy policy for games: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/privacy-policy-games/en Customer support: support@outfit7.com

About

Spel Bound

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Have fun rolling balls around trying to put them in the holes while learning the alphabet and how to spell various animal names. There are thirty-five animals to choose from. Zoom in to get a closer look to make your choice. Tip the device up/down, right/left to move the balls around. As the ball drops in the hole the name of the letter is pronounced. Be careful, if you tip the device too far the balls will fall out. Once all the ball are in place the word is verbally spelled out as each ball enlarges followed by the name of the animal. When finished the animal makes their sound. Two animals don't make a sound and deliver a special treat. Tap on the "info" icon to find out more about the animal. Return to Spel Bound to choose the same or a different animal.

Screenshots

Spel Bound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spel Bound at none against Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's 6. Spel Bound also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Spel Bound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Spel Bound every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad versus Spel Bound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom Cat 2 for iPadSpel Bound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedBennArts

Bugs and requests

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Clothes not displaying properly
  • Coins and purchases not working
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Microphone not functioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • More mini-games and activities
  • Improved graphics and animations
  • Ability to customize Tom further
  • Removal of creepy/unsettling elements

Spel Bound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad

One-time6
  • Stack of Gold Coins$0.99
  • Pouch of Gold Coins$1.99
  • Talking Tom Cat upgrade$2.99
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  • Bag of Gold Coins$3.99
  • Chest of Gold Coins$9.99
  • Vault of Gold Coins$24.99
None

Spel Bound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad free?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spel Bound free?
Spel Bound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Spel Bound have ads?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad shows ads; Spel Bound does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Spel Bound?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Spel Bound every 28 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad was updated on November 5, 2026 and Spel Bound on November 2, 2026.

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