# My Talking Tom vs Talking Booba 2

The clearest difference is rating: My Talking Tom at 4.3 against Talking Booba 2's 3.6. My Talking Tom also leads on ratings volume (373K vs 391) and review sentiment (58% vs 42%). Talking Booba 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Tom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Talking Booba 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Talking Tom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 373K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of My Talking Tom's written reviews are positive against 42% of Talking Booba 2's.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, Talking Booba 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Talking Booba 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (373K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews)** | [3.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-booba-2/id1017699263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Kedoo Entertainment FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/904572447) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Role Playing, #45 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Adopt a virtual cat and embark on daily adventures. Care for your pet, collect fashion and furniture, and explore new destinations. Engage in mini-games and fill photo albums with memories.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care, Talking cat interactions, Fashion and furniture collection, Mini-games, Exploration of destinations, Photo album creation

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Stack of Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins In Games | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baby Potion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adult Potion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold Coins (-70%) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Great for kids and families
- 🐱 Cute and engaging cat character
- 🎨 Lots of customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- ⏰ Tom sleeps/gets tired too quickly
- 🤖 Concerns about privacy/security
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when switching rooms
- Ads covering important UI elements
- Saved progress being reset

**Requested features**

- More mini-games and activities
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version
- Longer playtime before Tom needs rest
- Improved pet care mechanics


### Talking Booba 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-booba-2/id1017699263)

Interact with a virtual hobgoblin named Booba. Talk to him and hear your words repeated in his funny voice. Play with him by touching different parts of his body or by shaking your device for amusing reactions. Discover hidden animations and record your interactions to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Talk to Booba and hear him repeat, Touch and interact with Booba's body, Shake device for funny reactions, Discover 25 unique animations, Record and share videos of Booba

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kids Mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Nostalgic and fun
- 😊 Entertaining for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤗 Cute and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Weird or creepy behavior
- 🔌 Network errors preventing access

**Reported bugs**

- Screen goes black
- Booba has a lightbulb in his mouth and makes strange noises
- Game freezes or crashes
- Network error preventing access

**Requested features**

- Update the game with improved graphics
- Fix the glitches and bugs
- Improve loading and network stability
- Add more content and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Tom free?

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

### Is Talking Booba 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Talking Booba 2?

My Talking Tom is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 373K ratings, while Talking Booba 2 averages 3.6 from 391 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Talking Booba 2 have ads?

My Talking Tom shows ads; Talking Booba 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom or Talking Booba 2?

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Booba 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on September 26, 2026 and Talking Booba 2 on September 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.*