# My Talking Tom vs Talking Cactus

The clearest difference is rating: My Talking Tom at 4.3 against Talking Cactus's 3.5. My Talking Tom also leads on ratings volume (373K vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Talking Cactus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, review sentiment, 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 Cactus asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Talking Tom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 373K ratings behind it against 12, 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 64% of Talking Cactus'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 Cactus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Talking Cactus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (373K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews)** | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-cactus/id1589610715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [CN Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452117732) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Role Playing, #43 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 Cactus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-cactus/id1589610715)

This interactive game features a 3D cactus that repeats everything you say in a humorous voice. It also dances to music, offering a fun and engaging experience for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Repeats speech with a funny voice, High-quality 3D graphics, Dances to music, Interactive voice interaction, Entertaining 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 Cactus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Talking Cactus?

My Talking Tom is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 373K ratings, while Talking Cactus averages 3.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Talking Cactus have ads?

Both My Talking Tom and Talking Cactus show ads.

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

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Cactus every 2 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on September 27, 2026 and Talking Cactus on September 20, 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.*