# Talking Monkey Chimpy vs My Talking Lady Dog

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Talking Lady Dog at every 5 months against Talking Monkey Chimpy's every 14 months. My Talking Lady Dog also leads on ratings volume (782 vs 121). Talking Monkey Chimpy's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Talking Monkey Chimpy against 4.5 for My Talking Lady Dog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Lady Dog has 782 ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Talking Monkey Chimpy's written reviews are positive against 70% of My Talking Lady Dog's.

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, My Talking Lady Dog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Monkey Chimpy | My Talking Lady Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey-chimpy/id910935283/reviews)** | [4.5 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-lady-dog/id1111219496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **782** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) |

## 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


### My Talking Lady Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-lady-dog/id1111219496)

Adopt a virtual talking puppy named Daisy and care for her as she grows from a baby to an adult. Interact with her by talking, dressing her up, feeding her, and playing mini-games. This app offers a fun and engaging way for children to practice caring skills.

**Highlights:** Talk to Daisy and hear her repeat in a funny voice, Dog dress-up and makeup games, Feed Daisy magic bones, Play mini-games with your virtual pet, Customize furniture and backgrounds, Watch Daisy grow from puppy to adult, Collect coins and stickers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and pretty design
- 🐶 Ability to customize the puppy
- 🎨 Fun and entertaining
- 🥰 Reminds users of their own pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Similarities to other virtual pet apps
- 💰 Paywall for certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Purchased items not being saved properly

**Requested features**

- Allow the puppy to go outside and explore new places
- Add a potion to make the puppy an adult
- Include a school for the puppy
- Improve minigame mechanics and responsiveness
- Reduce or remove the sick puppy feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Monkey Chimpy free?

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

### Is My Talking Lady Dog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Lady Dog?

Talking Monkey Chimpy is rated higher. Talking Monkey Chimpy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while My Talking Lady Dog averages 4.5 from 782 ratings.

### Do Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Lady Dog have ads?

Both Talking Monkey Chimpy and My Talking Lady Dog show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Lady Dog?

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, and My Talking Lady Dog every 5 months. Most recently, Talking Monkey Chimpy was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Talking Lady Dog on October 22, 2026.

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