# My Talking Tom vs Do Not Feed the Monkeys

The clearest difference is price: My Talking Tom at Free against Do Not Feed the Monkeys's $5.99. My Talking Tom also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (379K vs 38). Do Not Feed the Monkeys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

My Talking Tom is free to download; Do Not Feed the Monkeys costs $5.99 up front. My Talking Tom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Do Not Feed the Monkeys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Do Not Feed the Monkeys holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 379K ratings behind it against 38, 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 79% of Do Not Feed the Monkeys's.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, Do Not Feed the Monkeys every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Do Not Feed the Monkeys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews) | **[4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-not-feed-the-monkeys/id1462612407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 890 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Alawar Entertainment, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/309047467) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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


### Do Not Feed the Monkeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-not-feed-the-monkeys/id1462612407)

Observe strangers through surveillance cameras and analyze their lives. Decide whether to interfere with their privacy for personal gain or adhere to the rules of a shadowy club. This unique simulation game challenges your moral compass.

**Highlights:** Observe strangers via surveillance cameras, Analyze obtained information, Interact with subjects (feeding), Moral decision-making, In-game PC for multitasking, Unique narrative simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Tom free?

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

### Is Do Not Feed the Monkeys free?

Do Not Feed the Monkeys costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Do Not Feed the Monkeys averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Do Not Feed the Monkeys have ads?

My Talking Tom shows ads; Do Not Feed the Monkeys does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom or Do Not Feed the Monkeys?

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Do Not Feed the Monkeys every 15 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on November 1, 2026 and Do Not Feed the Monkeys on October 29, 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.*