# Talking Ginger 2 vs My Talking Pet

The clearest difference is rating: My Talking Pet at 4.8 against Talking Ginger 2's 4.3. My Talking Pet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Ginger 2 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83K and 174K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Talking Ginger 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Talking Pet's.

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger 2 | My Talking Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 282 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, 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 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


### 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 2 free?

Talking Ginger 2 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 2 or My Talking Pet?

My Talking Pet is rated higher. Talking Ginger 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while My Talking Pet averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger 2 or My Talking Pet have ads?

Talking Ginger 2 shows ads; My Talking Pet does not.

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

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, and My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Ginger 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and My Talking Pet on November 7, 2026.

---

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