# My Talking Tom vs Talking Pet Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking Pet Run at none against My Talking Tom's 11. Talking Pet Run also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). My Talking Tom's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Tom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Talking Pet Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Talking Tom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 379K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of My Talking Tom's written reviews are positive against 75% of Talking Pet Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, Talking Pet Run every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Talking Pet Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pet-run/id1501128999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Global Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508105021) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Role Playing, #57 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 Pet Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-pet-run/id1501128999)

Embark on an endless running adventure with a charming pet squirrel. Train your pet to unlock special skills and explore vibrant, diverse scenes filled with exciting props. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience that enriches your leisure time.

**Highlights:** Pet training and skill unlocking, Multiple diverse running scenes, Variety of in-game props, Free attribute upgrades, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Talking Pet Run free?

Talking Pet Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Talking Pet Run?

My Talking Tom is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Talking Pet Run averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Talking Pet Run have ads?

Both My Talking Tom and Talking Pet Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom or Talking Pet Run?

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Pet Run every 9 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on October 31, 2026 and Talking Pet Run on October 24, 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.*