# Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad vs Transformers Rescue Bots

The clearest difference is ads: Transformers Rescue Bots at none against Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's shown. Transformers Rescue Bots also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Transformers Rescue Bots sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transformers Rescue Bots holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 49K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 46% of Transformers Rescue Bots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Transformers Rescue Bots every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad | Transformers Rescue Bots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat-2-for-ipad/id421998342/reviews) | **[4.5 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transformers-rescue-bots-dash/id1198584568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-cat-2-for-ipad/id421998342)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Talking Tom Cat upgrade | $2.99 | 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 entertaining
- 🤩 Cute and interactive
- 🤗 Good for kids
- 👍 Captures childhood nostalgia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💤 Lack of content and features
- 🤖 Creepy rumors and glitches
- 🤬 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Transformers Rescue Bots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transformers-rescue-bots-dash/id1198584568)

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a Rescue Bot, saving the world from an evil doctor. Rescue citizens, outrun disasters, and chase down enemies. Morph between bot, vehicle, and powerful DinoBot forms to complete exciting missions and collect Energon.

**Highlights:** Complete exciting missions in four cities, Use special jump powers, Ride fast in vehicle mode, Collect Energon and become DinoBot, Outrun various disasters, Team up Rescue Bots, Defuse the Disaster Machine

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Heatwave! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chase! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bumblebee! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Optimus Prime! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Quickshadow! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All! | $19.49 | one-time |
| Get All the Bots! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get All the Bots! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All! | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 🤩 Awesome characters
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🤖 Transformers theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤬 Predatory monetization
- 😞 Disappointing for kids

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches preventing progress
- Purchases not carrying over

**Requested features**

- Free characters to unlock
- Ability to earn characters through gameplay
- Restore purchases across devices


## Frequently asked 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 Transformers Rescue Bots free?

Transformers Rescue Bots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Transformers Rescue Bots?

Transformers Rescue Bots is rated higher. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Transformers Rescue Bots averages 4.5 from 49K ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Transformers Rescue Bots have ads?

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad shows ads; Transformers Rescue Bots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Transformers Rescue Bots?

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Transformers Rescue Bots every 9 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad was updated on October 28, 2026 and Transformers Rescue Bots on October 28, 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.*