# Buddy vs Talkiko

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Talkiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-advice-that-matters/id6748826044/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkiko/id6749892860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 134 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [COLD BREW TECH PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724175857) | [CIGNA COMMUNICATION LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832690219) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-advice-that-matters/id6748826044)

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.

**Highlights:** Talk to real people, Genuine conversations, Non-judgmental listening, Share your story, Connect anytime

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Talkiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkiko/id6749892860)

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.

**Highlights:** Safe space for sharing, Connect with others, Trained non-medical listeners, Empathetic conversations, Emotional well-being support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Talkiko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Talkiko?

Talkiko is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Talkiko averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Talkiko have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Talkiko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Talkiko?

Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talkiko every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buddy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Talkiko on November 8, 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.*