# Talking Ginger vs Talkr

The clearest difference is rating: Talkr at 4.7 against Talking Ginger's 4.1. Talkr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 41%). Talking Ginger's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 8.8K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Ginger sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Talkr sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talkr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger has 58K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Talking Ginger's written reviews are positive against 60% of Talkr's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger | Talkr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkr/id1035671344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **59.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Talkr Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035155731) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Talkr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkr/id1035671344)

Bring any photo to life by making it speak. Create fun videos of stuffed animals, pets, or even cartoon characters delivering messages in various languages. Share your animated creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Animate any photo, Create talking characters, Record and share videos, Multiple language support, Customizable voice options, Ideal for storytelling and entertainment

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Logo | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 😄 Funny and entertaining
- 🎨 Allows animating photos and paintings
- 💡 Unique feature of making objects talk

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 💬 Robotic and unnatural sounding voices
- 🤔 Difficult to get facial features aligned properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to import audio
- Difficulty re-adjusting facial features after initial setup
- Zooming in/out causes issues with facial alignment

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options including ability to record own voice
- Allow animating multiple faces in one photo
- Improve facial animation quality and realism
- Provide more editing tools and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger free?

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

### Is Talkr free?

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

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

Talkr is rated higher. Talking Ginger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Talkr averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger or Talkr have ads?

Talking Ginger shows ads; Talkr does not.

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

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, and Talkr every 2 months. Most recently, Talking Ginger was updated on September 28, 2026 and Talkr on September 26, 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.*