# Talking Ginger vs My Talking Pet

The clearest difference is rating: My Talking Pet at 4.8 against Talking Ginger's 4.1. My Talking Pet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 41%). On price, ratings volume, 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 My Talking Pet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Talking Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58K and 174K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Talking Ginger's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Talking Pet's.

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger | My Talking Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 242 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Sharemob LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720048147) |

## 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


### My Talking Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424)

An app that animates your pet photos, making them speak with custom voices and accessories. Create funny videos to share with friends and family, or use them as digital assistants. Features include voice modulation, costume additions, and text overlays.

**Highlights:** Animate pet photos, Customizable voices, Add hats and accessories, Create memes, Digital assistant features, Video sharing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤗 Brings joy to friends and family
- 🎨 Customizable features
- 🐶 Great for pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of paid features after app update
- Inability to re-use saved voice settings
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Difficulty aligning face markers properly

**Requested features**

- More voice options (accents, genders, ages)
- Ability to use multiple pets in one video
- Improved face tracking and mouth synchronization
- Expanded costume/accessory options
- Easier sharing/saving options in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger free?

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

### Is My Talking Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Ginger or My Talking Pet?

My Talking Pet is rated higher. Talking Ginger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while My Talking Pet averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger or My Talking Pet have ads?

Talking Ginger shows ads; My Talking Pet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Ginger or My Talking Pet?

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, and My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Ginger was updated on September 24, 2026 and My Talking Pet on September 24, 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.*