# Talking Monkey Chimpy vs Talking Booba 2

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Monkey Chimpy at 4.3 against Talking Booba 2's 3.6. Talking Monkey Chimpy also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%). Talking Booba 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Monkey Chimpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Talking Booba 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Monkey Chimpy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Booba 2 has 391 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Talking Monkey Chimpy's written reviews are positive against 44% of Talking Booba 2's.

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, Talking Booba 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Monkey Chimpy | Talking Booba 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey-chimpy/id910935283/reviews)** | [3.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-booba-2/id1017699263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Kedoo Entertainment FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/904572447) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Monkey Chimpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey-chimpy/id910935283)

Interact with a virtual talking monkey who repeats what you say and plays fun mini-games. Keep him happy by feeding him bananas and playing with him to avoid messes.

**Highlights:** Repeats what you say, Interactive touch reactions, Mini-games: Flappy Monkey, Liana Hop, Food Drop, Feed bananas, Dancing and hula hooping animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talking Monkey Game No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Life-changing and inspiring
- 😂 Hilarious and funny
- 🐒 Entertaining for kids
- 👍 Good for mental health
- 🎮 Fun mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Scam/not life-changing (contrary reviews)
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 👎 Rigged minigames
- 🗣️ Voice recognition issues
- 😠 Aggressive advertising (for children)

**Reported bugs**

- Tail glitch during hula hoop animation
- Voice recognition doesn't repeat full sentences
- Screen freezes
- Minigames are rigged
- Monkey doesn't repeat speech correctly

**Requested features**

- Fix tail glitch in hula hoop animation
- Improve voice recognition for full sentences
- More creative functions beyond basic actions
- Add dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Talking Booba 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-booba-2/id1017699263)

Interact with a virtual hobgoblin named Booba. Talk to him and hear your words repeated in his funny voice. Play with him by touching different parts of his body or by shaking your device for amusing reactions. Discover hidden animations and record your interactions to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Talk to Booba and hear him repeat, Touch and interact with Booba's body, Shake device for funny reactions, Discover 25 unique animations, Record and share videos of Booba

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kids Mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Nostalgic and fun
- 😊 Entertaining for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤗 Cute and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Weird or creepy behavior
- 🔌 Network errors preventing access

**Reported bugs**

- Screen goes black
- Booba has a lightbulb in his mouth and makes strange noises
- Game freezes or crashes
- Network error preventing access

**Requested features**

- Update the game with improved graphics
- Fix the glitches and bugs
- Improve loading and network stability
- Add more content and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Monkey Chimpy free?

Talking Monkey Chimpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Booba 2 free?

Talking Booba 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Monkey Chimpy or Talking Booba 2?

Talking Monkey Chimpy is rated higher. Talking Monkey Chimpy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Talking Booba 2 averages 3.6 from 391 ratings.

### Do Talking Monkey Chimpy or Talking Booba 2 have ads?

Talking Monkey Chimpy shows ads; Talking Booba 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Monkey Chimpy or Talking Booba 2?

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, and Talking Booba 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Talking Monkey Chimpy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Talking Booba 2 on October 15, 2026.

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