# My Talking Tom vs Talking Tom Hero Dash

My Talking Tom and Talking Tom Hero Dash both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's written reviews are positive against 58% of My Talking Tom's. My Talking Tom's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Tom Hero Dash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for My Talking Tom against 4.4 for Talking Tom Hero Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 379K and 240K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of My Talking Tom's written reviews are positive against 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Talking Tom Hero Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews) | **[4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 240K |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Role Playing, #54 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 Tom Hero Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653)

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

**Highlights:** Endless running and jumping, Battle villains, Collect rewards and power-ups, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Restore the city, Superhero outfits

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Credit Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom (-80%) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Credit Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Credit Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom | $99.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Credit Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute characters and animations
- 💯 Excellent for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not registering correctly
- Endless run mode freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches with character switching

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Add more characters and costumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Tom free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 from 240K ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Talking Tom Hero Dash have ads?

Both My Talking Tom and Talking Tom Hero Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on October 25, 2026 and Talking Tom Hero Dash on October 25, 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.*