# Talking Monkey Chimpy vs My Cat

Talking Monkey Chimpy and My Cat both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Talking Monkey Chimpy's written reviews are positive against 44% of My Cat's. Talking Monkey Chimpy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). My Cat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (109K vs 121). 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 Cat sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for My Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cat has 109K 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 44% of My Cat's.

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, My Cat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Monkey Chimpy | My Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-monkey-chimpy/id910935283/reviews) | **[4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cat-virtual-pet-games/id1480397119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 163 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [APPSYOULOVE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629034561) |

## 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 Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cat-virtual-pet-games/id1480397119)

Experience the joy of pet ownership with a virtual cat that reacts to your touch and appears in your home using augmented reality. Play games, take photos, and care for your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality integration, Interactive virtual cat, Photo sharing, Mini-games and merge game, Reward system for care, Realistic touch reactions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Gold Weekly Super | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Weekly 6 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Gold Weekly 7 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| My Cat Premium VIP Weekly 9 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| A few Diamonds for My Cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| My Kitty Cat Games: Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small bag of diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| an average handful of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| My Kitty Cat Games: Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| diamond box | $9.99 | one-time |
| piggy bank full of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| diamond pot | $24.99 | one-time |
| My Cat Promo All Boosters 29 | $29.99 | one-time |
| My Cat Promo All Boosters 39 | $39.99 | one-time |
| diamond trolley | $49.99 | one-time |
| big coin purse | $49.99 | one-time |
| My Cat Promo All Boosters 59 | $59.99 | one-time |
| diamond treasure chest | $79.99 | one-time |
| сhest of coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| iOS My Cat Promo Boosters 79 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and playful virtual cat
- 🎮 Fun mini-games and activities
- 🎨 Ability to customize cat appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription required for key features
- 🗣️ Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Difficulty exiting the premium subscription screen
- 🕰️ Long wait times for cat to wake up from sleep

**Reported bugs**

- AR mode not functioning properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent notifications and pop-ups

**Requested features**

- Free access to AR mode to view cat in real world
- Option to have multiple cats
- Faster progression and more rewards for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Monkey Chimpy free?

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

### Is My Cat free?

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

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

My Cat is rated higher. Talking Monkey Chimpy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while My Cat averages 4.6 from 109K ratings.

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

Both Talking Monkey Chimpy and My Cat show ads.

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

Talking Monkey Chimpy ships an update every 14 months, and My Cat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Talking Monkey Chimpy was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Cat on October 30, 2026.

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