# Talking Ginger vs Bluey

The clearest difference is ads: Bluey at none against Talking Ginger's shown. Bluey also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 41%). Talking Ginger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 Bluey sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluey holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluey has 1.1M ratings behind it against 59K, 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 58% of Bluey's.

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, Bluey every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger | Bluey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluey-lets-play/id1669091583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59K | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 277 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) |

## 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


### Bluey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluey-lets-play/id1669091583)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #126 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Explore, imagine, and create within a virtual playset inspired by a beloved children's show. Engage in imaginative play, re-create favorite moments, and enjoy interactive activities like coloring and games. Designed for young children to foster creativity and fun.

**Highlights:** Explore Bluey's house and surroundings, Engage in imaginative storytelling, Create and interact with virtual objects, Play various mini-games and activities, Coloring pages with favorite characters

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Captures the show perfectly
- 🎨 Detailed and immersive environments
- 🕹️ Fun interactive elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🤖 Lack of character interactions and animations

**Reported bugs**

- Locked content not unlocking after subscription
- Ads still visible even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free characters and locations
- Ability to switch between day and night
- More mini-games and interactive activities
- Option to purchase content outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger free?

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

### Is Bluey free?

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

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

Bluey is rated higher. Talking Ginger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Bluey averages 4.3 from 1.1M ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger or Bluey have ads?

Talking Ginger shows ads; Bluey does not.

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

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, and Bluey every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Ginger was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bluey on November 5, 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.*