# Talking Pierre the Parrot vs Talking Gugl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Gugl at none against Talking Pierre the Parrot's 1. Talking Gugl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Talking Pierre the Parrot's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 779). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Pierre the Parrot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talking Gugl asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Talking Pierre the Parrot against 4.2 for Talking Gugl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Pierre the Parrot has 28K ratings behind it against 779, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Talking Pierre the Parrot's written reviews are positive against 75% of Talking Gugl's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Pierre the Parrot | Talking Gugl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pierre-the-parrot/id430152138/reviews)** | [4.2 (779 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-gugl/id588373613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 779 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Tayasui.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/359375853) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Pierre the Parrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pierre-the-parrot/id430152138)

Interact with a virtual pet parrot that repeats your words, creates its own sentences, and performs various entertaining actions like playing guitar and dodging objects. Enhance the experience with additional animations and responses through an optional full version.

**Highlights:** Repeats and invents sentences, Plays guitar, Dodges tomatoes, Responds to touch (belly rubs, pokes), Throws cutlery, Full version with more animations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talking Pierre upgrade pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Cute and interactive parrot
- 🎸 Ability to play guitar
- 🎨 Cool colors and visuals
- 🤗 Nostalgic for childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features require payment
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Repetitive and limited gameplay
- 👀 Concerning reports about suspicious activity

**Reported bugs**

- Animation issues
- Volume control problems
- Unexpected parrot behavior
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more interactive features
- Expand gameplay beyond just interacting with the parrot
- Improve responsiveness and fix bugs
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Provide more free content


### Talking Gugl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-gugl/id588373613)

Interact with a virtual character that repeats everything you say in a funny voice. Poke, tickle, and even leave him alone to observe his reactions. You can also set up "shouting matches" between two instances of the character.

**Highlights:** Repeats everything you say, Reacts to touch (poke, tickle), Funny voice, Observes character when idle, Interactive shouting matches

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 🤗 Cute and adorable
- 😂 Makes hilarious noises
- 🎉 Great for kids and adults
- 💕 Brings joy and laughter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Doesn't always repeat what is said
- 💤 Gets boring after a while
- 🔍 Limited features and interactivity
- 🚫 Includes intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working properly
- Camera access and home location prompts
- Mouth stays open after certain actions
- Inconsistent volume and sound quality

**Requested features**

- More interactive gameplay
- Additional characters or pets to play with
- Customization options for the character
- Sticker and animation packs
- Multiplayer or social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Pierre the Parrot free?

Talking Pierre the Parrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Gugl free?

Talking Gugl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Pierre the Parrot or Talking Gugl?

Talking Pierre the Parrot is rated higher. Talking Pierre the Parrot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Talking Gugl averages 4.2 from 779 ratings.

### Do Talking Pierre the Parrot or Talking Gugl have ads?

Talking Pierre the Parrot shows ads; Talking Gugl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Pierre the Parrot or Talking Gugl?

Talking Pierre the Parrot ships an update every 3 months, and Talking Gugl every 3 months. Most recently, Talking Pierre the Parrot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Talking Gugl on November 1, 2026.

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