Buddy vs Talkiko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buddy
Connect with real people for genuine conversations when you need to talk. Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment and find someone to listen anytime.
- Talk to real people
- Genuine conversations
- Non-judgmental listening
- Share your story
- Connect anytime
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Your Everyday Space for Real Human Connection When you have something on your mind, sometimes you just want someone to talk to. Buddy connects you with real people who are ready to listen and have a genuine conversation. How Buddy Works: - Talk It Out: Share what’s on your mind with someone who’s ready to listen. - Be Heard: Have a conversation without judgment or pressure. - Meet Someone New: Connect with a real person whenever you feel like talking. - Share Your Story: Talk about whatever matters to you, from everyday moments to things you usually keep to yourself. - Connect Anytime: Find someone to talk to whenever you want a little human connection. Download Buddy and start a conversation now.
Talkiko
This platform offers a secure environment for individuals to express themselves and build connections. Trained listeners provide empathetic support through conversations to enhance emotional well-being.
- Safe space for sharing
- Connect with others
- Trained non-medical listeners
- Empathetic conversations
- Emotional well-being support
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Talkiko is India’s biggest emotional wellness platform, providing a safe space for people to share and connect. Our trained, non-medical listeners are here to lend an empathetic ear and foster better emotional well-being through meaningful conversations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Talkiko at 5.0 against Buddy's 4.0. Talkiko also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Talkiko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Buddy | Talkiko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | COLD BREW TECH PRIVATE LIMITED | CIGNA COMMUNICATION LLP |
Customer experience
Buddy
Talkiko
In-app purchases
Buddy
No in-app purchases
Talkiko
No in-app purchases
