# PetChatz vs My Talking Pet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Talking Pet at 73% against PetChatz's 15%. My Talking Pet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (174K vs 24). PetChatz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Pet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PetChatz asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Talking Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Talking Pet has 174K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of PetChatz's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Talking Pet's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PetChatz | My Talking Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Jeffrey Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734514928) | [Sharemob LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720048147) |

## What reviewers say

### PetChatz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petchatz/id934028774)

This app allows you to interact with your pet remotely through a videophone. Features include two-way video and audio, treat dispensing, aromatherapy, and motion/sound detection. It also offers the ability to stream pet-specific television and record special moments.

**Highlights:** Two-way video and audio chat, Treat dispenser, Aromatherapy, Sound and motion detection, Stream DOGTV, Pet-specific ringtone, Motion-triggered video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Talking Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-pet/id1427290424)

An app that animates your pet's photos, making them speak with custom voices and effects. Create funny videos to share with friends and family, or use them as digital assistants for weather and reminders. Offers extensive customization for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Animate pet photos, Customizable voices, Add accessories and text, Digital assistant features, iMessage integration, Advanced 3D animation

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| My Talking Pet Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤗 Brings joy to friends and family
- 🎨 Customizable features
- 🐶 Great for pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of paid features after app update
- Inability to re-use saved voice settings
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Difficulty aligning face markers properly

**Requested features**

- More voice options (accents, genders, ages)
- Ability to use multiple pets in one video
- Improved face tracking and mouth synchronization
- Expanded costume/accessory options
- Easier sharing/saving options in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PetChatz free?

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

### Is My Talking Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PetChatz or My Talking Pet?

My Talking Pet is rated higher. PetChatz averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while My Talking Pet averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do PetChatz or My Talking Pet have ads?

Neither PetChatz nor My Talking Pet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PetChatz or My Talking Pet?

PetChatz ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Talking Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, PetChatz was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Talking Pet on November 11, 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.*