Comparison

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad vs Doodle Buddies

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

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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

Doodle Buddies

Features
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Bring objects to life. Add eyes to clouds, give eggs a mustache, or turn pancakes into characters. Doodle Buddies makes it effortless. Turn your photos into playful art in seconds. Doodle Buddies is the ultimate creative studio that lets you add faces, stickers, and drawings to anything—eggs, pancakes, clouds, or even your friends’ selfies. Drag, pinch, rotate, and doodle freely. Export instantly. No learning curve. All fun. Whether you’re sketching with your finger or adding emoji-style eyes, noses, and mouths, Doodle Buddies makes every object come alive. It’s fast, intuitive, and endlessly entertaining. Add faces, doodles, and stickers to anything. Instantly. Add Personality: Place animated eyes, mouths, or stickers on any photo. Draw Freely: Use your finger or Apple Pencil to sketch, shade, or erase. Undo / Redo Anytime: Full creative control with layered editing history. Smart Stickers & Emojis: Includes hundreds of fun presets ready to use. Import or Snap: Take photos directly or choose from your gallery. High-Quality Export: Share your finished art on social media in one tap. Offline & Private: No login, no internet required, full privacy. History Engine: Undo/redo stacks every move so you can experiment safely. Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Pencil. Unlike basic photo doodle apps, Doodle Buddies merges AI-like creative layering, gesture-aware stickers, and pro-grade drawing tools in a simple, friendly package. Every action is recorded as a step, so you can experiment fearlessly. It’s engineered for fluid performance with real-time rotation, scaling, and depth layering—something few editors manage without lag. Designed using SwiftUI and Metal rendering, it delivers buttery-smooth gestures and ultra-clear exports up to 8K resolution. Who It’s For Kids and families creating funny faces. Artists prototyping ideas. Teachers making visual notes. Social media creators adding personality to their posts. Anyone who wants to turn the ordinary into expressive art.

Screenshots

Doodle Buddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad at Free against Doodle Buddies's $0.99. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). Doodle Buddies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad is free to download; Doodle Buddies costs $0.99 up front. Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Doodle Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad versus Doodle Buddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Tom Cat 2 for iPadDoodle Buddies
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedEyeOS Store Inc.

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

Doodle Buddies

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

Doodle Buddies

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 Doodle Buddies free?
Doodle Buddies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad or Doodle Buddies have ads?
Talking Tom Cat 2 for iPad shows ads; Doodle Buddies does not.

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