# My Talking Tom vs BBBear

The clearest difference is ads: BBBear at none against My Talking Tom's shown. BBBear also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 58%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). My Talking Tom's advantage is ratings volume (379K vs 753) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and BBBear sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BBBear holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Tom has 379K ratings behind it against 753, 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 92% of BBBear's.

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, BBBear every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Tom | BBBear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-tom/id657500465/reviews) | **[4.7 (753 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbbear-a-talking-friend/id988620603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 753 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Dragon Sight Force Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/475963980) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Tom

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Role Playing, #61 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


### BBBear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbbear-a-talking-friend/id988620603)

Care for an adorable virtual bear, playing mini-games, feeding, dressing, and decorating its home. Interact with your bear, visit friends' bears, and unlock new items as you level up. Share your creations and enjoy a fun, interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Care for virtual bear (play, feed, shower), Customize bear's appearance and room, Play mini-games like Flappy Bear, Visit and interact with other players' bears, Level up to unlock rewards and items, Talk to the bear, it repeats after you, Create and share videos of your bear

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 16000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 16000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🐻 Enjoyable bear character
- 💖 Loved by kids and families
- 🎨 Customization options for the bear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating when the app kicks users out
- 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases and ads
- 🤔 Feels like a clone of other pet games

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Coins and items not being awarded properly

**Requested features**

- Add more mini-games and activities
- Implement a growth/aging system for the bear
- Introduce a hide-and-seek mode
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Talking Tom free?

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

### Is BBBear free?

BBBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

BBBear is rated higher. My Talking Tom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while BBBear averages 4.7 from 753 ratings.

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

My Talking Tom shows ads; BBBear does not.

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

My Talking Tom ships an update fortnightly, and BBBear every 2 months. Most recently, My Talking Tom was updated on October 28, 2026 and BBBear 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.*