Comparison

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad vs bubblewrAPP simulator

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

bubblewrAPP simulator

Experience the ultimate satisfaction of popping virtual bubble wrap. This app offers a realistic simulation with immersive sound effects. Shake your device to reset the bubbles for endless popping fun.

Highlights
  • Realistic bubble popping simulation
  • Immersive sound effects
  • Shake to reset bubbles
  • Satisfying visual feedback
Features
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The most realistic and ultimately satisfying bubble wrap popping simulation for iOS. Turn the volume up! Shake to reset bubbles!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad at 4.3 against bubblewrAPP simulator's 3.7. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 36). bubblewrAPP simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and bubblewrAPP simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad has 26K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 70% of bubblewrAPP simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, bubblewrAPP simulator every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad versus bubblewrAPP simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom Cat 2 for iPadbubblewrAPP simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26K ratings) — better3.7 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedNick Vowell

Customer experience

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad

All ratings25,595 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.9%

bubblewrAPP simulator

All ratings36 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.6%

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

bubblewrAPP simulator

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
1 purchases

bubblewrAPP simulator

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$1.99

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 bubblewrAPP simulator free?
bubblewrAPP simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or bubblewrAPP simulator?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad is rated higher. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while bubblewrAPP simulator averages 3.7 from 36 ratings.
Do Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or bubblewrAPP simulator have ads?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad shows ads; bubblewrAPP simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or bubblewrAPP simulator?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and bubblewrAPP simulator every 15 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and bubblewrAPP simulator on October 8, 2026.

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