# Talking Ginger 2 vs Widget Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widget Cat at weekly against Talking Ginger 2's every 2 months. Widget Cat also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Talking Ginger 2's advantage is ratings volume (83K vs 95). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Ginger 2 has 83K ratings behind it against 95, 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 Widget Cat's.

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, Widget Cat weekly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Ginger 2 | Widget Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-ginger-2/id623158699/reviews) | **[4.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cat-virtual-cat-game/id6451431381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% 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 | 282 MB | 311 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) | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) |

## 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


### 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 2 free?

Talking Ginger 2 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 2 or Widget Cat?

Widget Cat is rated higher. Talking Ginger 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Widget Cat averages 4.7 from 95 ratings.

### Do Talking Ginger 2 or Widget Cat have ads?

Both Talking Ginger 2 and Widget Cat show ads.

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

Talking Ginger 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Widget Cat weekly. Most recently, Talking Ginger 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Widget Cat on October 23, 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.*