# Talking Ginger vs Widget Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Cat at 4.7 against Talking Ginger's 4.1. Widget Cat also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 41%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Talking Ginger's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 92). On price, ads, 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 Widget Cat sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Cat 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 92, 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 71% of Widget Cat's.

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, Widget Cat weekly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger | Widget Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews) | **[4.7 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 311 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) | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) |

## 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


### Widget Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381)

Bring a virtual kitten to your device's homescreen. Care for your digital pet by feeding, bathing, and playing with it. Enjoy a constant companion that's always by your side.

**Highlights:** Add widgets in three sizes, Feed and water your cat, Clean the litter box, Bathe your cat, Play with your kitty

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP2Weeks | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Kitty Member | $3.99 | per month |
| COINBAG01_MAO_X | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Gift Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| daily_gift | $1.49 | one-time |
| new_user_gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ad_free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| lucky_gift_for_limit_time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| furniture_package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| COINBAG05_MAO_X | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| COINBAG06_MAO_X | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger free?

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

### Is Widget Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Ginger or Widget Cat?

Widget Cat is rated higher. Talking Ginger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Widget Cat averages 4.7 from 92 ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger or Widget Cat have ads?

Both Talking Ginger and Widget Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Ginger or Widget Cat?

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, and Widget Cat weekly. Most recently, Talking Ginger was updated on September 30, 2026 and Widget Cat on September 30, 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.*