# Talking Ginger vs Farkiddo

The clearest difference is rating: Farkiddo at 5.0 against Talking Ginger's 4.1. Farkiddo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Talking Ginger's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Ginger sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Farkiddo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Farkiddo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger has 59K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, Farkiddo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger | Farkiddo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger/id531323947/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farkiddo/id6467094145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 277 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Togetherness Application Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708175486) |

## 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


### Farkiddo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farkiddo/id6467094145)

This app facilitates video calls between children and their grandparents, turning calls into shared experiences. It aims to shorten the distance and create magical moments for families.

**Highlights:** Video calls for families, Shared experiences, Connects distant relatives, Designed for kids and grandparents, Creates magical moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger free?

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

### Is Farkiddo free?

Farkiddo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Farkiddo is rated higher. Talking Ginger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Farkiddo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger or Farkiddo have ads?

Talking Ginger shows ads; Farkiddo does not.

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

Talking Ginger ships an update every 2 months, and Farkiddo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Talking Ginger was updated on October 21, 2026 and Farkiddo on October 20, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*