# Yumm vs Talking Ginger

The clearest difference is ads: Yumm at none against Talking Ginger's shown. Yumm also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Talking Ginger's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yumm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Ginger sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Yumm against 4.1 for Talking Ginger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger has 59K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Yumm's written reviews are positive against 41% of Talking Ginger's.

Yumm ships an update every 6 weeks, Talking Ginger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yumm | Talking Ginger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumm/id445718445/reviews) | **[4.1 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fancygames, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355409981) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Yumm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumm/id445718445)

A thrilling game where players test their reflexes by sticking their finger into a creature's mouth.  Timing is crucial to avoid losing a finger, offering a fun and addictive challenge with impressive visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Interactive creature mouth, Timing-based gameplay, Amazing animation, Realistic visual effects, Addictive time killer, Fun and challenging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yummi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Yumm | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Absolutely astonishing art-form
- 🤩 Creature is hilarious and animation lovely
- 👍 Very addictive and fun
- ✨ Cute and funny characters
- 💯 Pure awesomeness and cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Too boring
- 👎 Complete bloody waste
- 🤔 Seems pointless at first
- 😑 Not much to do
- 😩 Always lose, doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Audio glitches
- Crashes with iOS 6.0
- Crashes when changing characters
- No sound on 4G
- Program crushes after update

**Requested features**

- Add more characters
- Add new features
- Add mini games
- Add ability to feed, wash, dress up
- Add new functionalities


### Talking Ginger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947)

Interact with a virtual kitten, play games, and care for him before bed. Talk to him and he'll repeat what you say. Complete jigsaw puzzles to unlock new content and create fun memories.

**Highlights:** Interactive virtual pet, Voice interaction and repetition, Mini-games like bubble popping, Jigsaw puzzle completion, Virtual pet care (brushing teeth, showering), Unlockable content through gameplay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Toothpastes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Toothpastes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Toothpastes | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Jigsaw Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Supply of Toothpastes | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Cute and interactive
- 🤖 Responsive voice commands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Potential privacy concerns
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💀 Creepy and unsettling content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Microphone issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More interactive features
- Improved parental controls
- Removal of concerning content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yumm free?

Yumm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Ginger free?

Talking Ginger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yumm or Talking Ginger?

Talking Ginger is rated higher. Yumm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Talking Ginger averages 4.1 from 59K ratings.

### Do Yumm or Talking Ginger have ads?

Talking Ginger shows ads; Yumm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yumm or Talking Ginger?

Yumm ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talking Ginger every 2 months. Most recently, Yumm was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talking Ginger on November 4, 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.*