# My Talking Tom vs Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games

My Talking Tom and Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games's written reviews are positive against 58% of My Talking Tom's. Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). My Talking Tom's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (379K vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for My Talking Tom against 4.3 for Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 379K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of My Talking Tom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games's.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-cat-makeover-games/id6468484255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Fatima Rizwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709881675) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Role Playing, #56 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


### Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pet-cat-makeover-games/id6468484255)

Care for a virtual fluffy cat friend in this simulation game. Feed, play with, and walk your pet, enjoying its purrs and interactive features. Experience the joy of nurturing your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet simulation, Cat grooming and makeover, Interactive play with pet, Feeding and walking mechanics, ASMR purring sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games free?

Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Talking Tom or Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games?

Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do My Talking Tom or Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games have ads?

Both My Talking Tom and Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Talking Tom or Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games?

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games every 4 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on October 31, 2026 and Virtual Pet Cat Makeover Games on October 22, 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.*