# Talking Monkey Chimpy vs My Talking Cat Emma

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Talking Cat Emma at every 2 months against Talking Monkey Chimpy's every 14 months. My Talking Cat Emma also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 121). Talking Monkey Chimpy's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 54%) 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 Cat Emma sells 6 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 Cat Emma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Cat Emma has 1.7K 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 54% of My Talking Cat Emma's.

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, My Talking Cat Emma every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Monkey Chimpy | My Talking Cat Emma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey-chimpy/id910935283/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-cat-emma/id1166169120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 346 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 Cat Emma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-cat-emma/id1166169120)

Care for a virtual cat by feeding, bathing, and playing mini-games. Customize its appearance with makeup and nail art, and enjoy interactive activities like playing the violin or brushing teeth. Share your virtual pet's adventures with friends.

**Highlights:** Adopt and name a virtual cat, Interactive talking animal, Pet care (feeding, bathing, health), Customization (makeup, nail art, dress-up), Mini-games for kids, Shareable achievements and screenshots

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pot Of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault Of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 😊 Cute and realistic cat character
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Concerns about privacy and permissions
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🐛 Reported bugs and glitches
- 😨 Creepy or unsettling features (e.g., black eye)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Disappearing cat character
- Unresponsive controls or features

**Requested features**

- More gameplay modes and activities
- Ability to customize the cat's appearance and behavior
- Reduce in-app purchases and ads
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Monkey Chimpy free?

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

### Is My Talking Cat Emma free?

My Talking Cat Emma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Cat Emma?

Talking Monkey Chimpy is rated higher. Talking Monkey Chimpy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while My Talking Cat Emma averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Cat Emma have ads?

Both Talking Monkey Chimpy and My Talking Cat Emma show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Monkey Chimpy or My Talking Cat Emma?

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, and My Talking Cat Emma every 2 months. Most recently, Talking Monkey Chimpy was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Talking Cat Emma on October 26, 2026.

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