# Talking vs BUDDY

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking at none against BUDDY's 2. BUDDY's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BUDDY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Talking asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking | BUDDY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-buddy/id6737499843/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AHAN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776774362) | [Yash Shekhawat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792155090) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-buddy/id6737499843)

Connect with empathetic listeners for instant emotional support. Vent your feelings privately and securely without judgment. Earn money by becoming a paid listener.

**Highlights:** Instant emotional support, Private and secure calls, Choose your listener, Pay-as-you-go model, Earn money as a listener, U.S.-based listener network

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BUDDY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-diary-that-talks-back/id6792154968)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUDDY APP | $11.99 | per month |
| Buddy Subscription - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking free?

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

### Is BUDDY free?

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

### Do Talking or BUDDY have ads?

Neither Talking nor BUDDY shows ads.

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