# Talking Ginger 2 vs cal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: cal at none against Talking Ginger 2's 5. cal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Talking Ginger 2's advantage is ratings volume (83K vs 17). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Ginger 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. cal asks for nothing beyond the download.

cal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger 2 has 83K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Talking Ginger 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of cal's.

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, cal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger 2 | cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699/reviews) | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-coola-math-brain-game/id1254982701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Jaime C. Carriedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/785723408) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Ginger 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699)

Join a cute kitten for his birthday party filled with games, food, and fun. Interact with him by talking, playing, and feeding him. Record videos of your fun and unlock rewards as you play.

**Highlights:** Talk to the kitten and hear him repeat, Play and interact with funny reactions, Feed the kitten snacks and meals, Record and share videos, Play birthday-themed mini-games, Unlock jigsaw puzzle rewards, Spin a fortune wheel for free snacks

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Snacks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Snacks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Snacks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Jigsaw Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Supply of Snacks | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥞 Breakfast and feeding features
- 👍 Ability to interact with Ginger (kick, smack, copycat)
- 🧩 Relaxing puzzle minigame
- ❤️ Positive and enthusiastic reviews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches (slow candle, double tap required)
- 🚫 Concerning rumors about a 'man in the eyes'

**Reported bugs**

- Slow candle in cake minigame
- Double tap required for some interactions

**Requested features**

- More minigames and activities
- Ability to dress up and customize Ginger
- Integration with other Talking Tom characters


### cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-coola-math-brain-game/id1254982701)

A simple brain game challenges players to reach a target number using six given numbers and four basic arithmetic operations. Solve it quickly to earn more points. Drag tiles to perform calculations and reach the goal.

**Highlights:** Six numbers and four operations, Reach a target result, Score based on speed, Drag-and-drop interface, Undo function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Ginger 2 free?

Talking Ginger 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is cal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Ginger 2 or cal?

cal is rated higher. Talking Ginger 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while cal averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger 2 or cal have ads?

Both Talking Ginger 2 and cal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Ginger 2 or cal?

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, and cal weekly. Most recently, Talking Ginger 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and cal on October 24, 2026.

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