Comparison

Talking Pierre for iPad vs Budge GameTime

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

Head to head
About

Talking Pierre for iPad

Interact with a virtual parrot that repeats what you say, invents its own sentences, and plays guitar. You can also play games with it, like throwing tomatoes or cutlery, and interact by rubbing its belly or poking it.

Highlights
  • Repeats and invents sentences
  • Plays guitar
  • Dodges tomatoes
  • Throws cutlery
  • Belly rubs and pokes
  • Interactive animations
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Talking Pierre is in the house! Are you ready for some amazing guitar shredding? Download Talking Pierre’s FREE and FUN app and enjoy yourself! He repeats, makes up his own sentences and more! The genuine bonafide talking parrot has many tricks up his sleeve and he’s ready to have all the fun in the world with you! He repeats after you and makes up new sentences, he rocks it out like a true guitar hero and he dodges those tomatoes like a pro! Enhance the fun by getting the FULL Talking Pierre app which is filled with new animations and responses! *** FEATURES *** Talk to Pierre: He repeats and invents his own sentences! Play with Pierre: Try hitting him with a tomato, listen to him rock out on his guitar and have him throw cutlery at you! Interact with Pierre: Rub his belly, poke him or have him jump the way you want him to! 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 contextual advertising - Links that direct customers to our websites and other Outfit7 apps - Watching videos of Outfit7's animated characters via YouTube integration - 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

Budge GameTime

Explore a universe of fun with a constantly growing collection of hyper-casual mini-games. Compete globally on leaderboards, vote for your favorites, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly environment. Perfect for all ages, offering both challenging gameplay and relaxing experiences.

Highlights
  • Wide range of hyper-casual games
  • Global leaderboards
  • Vote for favorite games
  • Kid-safe environment
  • Evolving game roster
  • Free trial available
Features
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Welcome to GameTime, the digital game show that's out of this world! Jump, swing, fly or puzzle through this amazing collection of games that are easy to learn, but difficult to master! Beat high scores and compete against the world, or just relax and enjoy. There's something for everyone in GameTime! It’s the MOST fun time on mobile! • PLAY a wide range of easy to learn, hyper-casual games from a roster that's always evolving! • COMPETE for the top spot on the leaderboards against other players around the world! • EVOLVE your experience by voting for your favourite games! New games added regularly! • CHILL OR COMPETE - With so many games there’s something to suit kids from all ages! • KID SAFE - Kids get to enjoy hyper-casual games in a fun, safe & family-friendly environment! • VOTE every day for your favorite games to keep them on the roster! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - This app offers monthly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - Users may be offered a free trial of the subscription - One free trial per account, on new subscriptions only - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription PRIVACY & ADVERTISING Budge Studios™ takes children's privacy seriously and ensures that its apps are compliant with privacy laws. This application has received the “ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) Privacy Certified Kids’ Privacy Seal”. For more information, please visit our privacy policy at: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/, or email our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@budgestudios.ca Before you download this app, please note that it is free to try, but some content may only be available via a paid subscription or in-app purchases. In-app purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. To disable or adjust the ability to make in-app purchases, change your device settings. This app contains contextual advertising for other Budge Studios apps and our partners’ apps. Budge Studios does not permit behavioral advertising or retargeting in this app. The app may also contain social media links that are only accessible behind a parental gate. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This application is subject to an End-User License Agreement available through the following link: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal-embed/eula/ ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate children around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola. Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets. Visit us: www.budgestudios.com Like us: facebook.com/budgestudios Follow us: @budgestudios Watch our app trailers: youtube.com/budgestudios HAVE QUESTIONS? We always welcome your questions, suggestions and comments. Contact us 24/7 at support@budgestudios.ca BUDGE, BUDGE STUDIOS and BUDGE GAMETIME are trademarks of Budge Studios Inc. Budge GameTime © 2020 Budge Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Budge GameTime at none against Talking Pierre for iPad's shown. Budge GameTime also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Talking Pierre for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 51%) and ratings volume (15K vs 278). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Pierre for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Budge GameTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Talking Pierre for iPad against 4.1 for Budge GameTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Pierre for iPad has 15K ratings behind it against 278, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Talking Pierre for iPad's written reviews are positive against 51% of Budge GameTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Pierre for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Budge GameTime every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Talking Pierre for iPad versus Budge GameTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking Pierre for iPadBudge GameTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15K ratings) — better4.1 (278 ratings)
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews — better51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better278
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutfit7 LimitedBudge Studios

Customer experience

Talking Pierre for iPad

All ratings15,357 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

Budge GameTime

All ratings276 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral15.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Talking Pierre for iPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with audio and voice recognition
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Unexpected app behavior or crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more interactive elements
  • Improve voice quality and responsiveness
  • Introduce new characters or pets
  • Expand gameplay and customization options

Budge GameTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talking Pierre for iPad

One-time1
  • Talking Pierre upgrade pack$3.99
3 purchases

Budge GameTime

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Talking Pierre for iPad free?
Talking Pierre for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budge GameTime free?
Budge GameTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talking Pierre for iPad or Budge GameTime?
Talking Pierre for iPad is rated higher. Talking Pierre for iPad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Budge GameTime averages 4.1 from 278 ratings.
Do Talking Pierre for iPad or Budge GameTime have ads?
Talking Pierre for iPad shows ads; Budge GameTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Pierre for iPad or Budge GameTime?
Talking Pierre for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Budge GameTime every 5 months. Most recently, Talking Pierre for iPad was updated on October 30, 2026 and Budge GameTime on October 23, 2026.

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