# My Talking Monkey vs My Talking Lady Dog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Talking Monkey at none against My Talking Lady Dog's 2. My Talking Monkey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 70%). My Talking Lady Dog's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (782 vs 71). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Talking Lady Dog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. My Talking Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for My Talking Monkey 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 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of My Talking Monkey's written reviews are positive against 70% of My Talking Lady Dog's.

My Talking Monkey ships an update every 16 months, My Talking Lady Dog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Talking Monkey | My Talking Lady Dog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-monkey/id975036280/reviews) | **[4.5 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-lady-dog/id1111219496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **782** |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Son Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/963415605) | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) |

## What reviewers say

### My Talking Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-monkey/id975036280)

Engage in interactive play with a virtual monkey. Explore books, gifts, and musical instruments. Enjoy mini-games and help the monkey eat to level up.

**Highlights:** Play with virtual monkey, Explore books and gifts, Play musical instruments, Mini-games, Level up by eating

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐵 Highly entertaining monkey interactions
- 🎶 Monkey plays instruments
- 🎮 Fun minigames
- 😂 Contagious monkey laughter
- 🥰 Users love their monkeys

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Cannot talk to the monkey
- 🐒 Monkey can be scary/nightmarish
- 🚫 Inappropriate content in some reviews
- ⚠️ Addictive nature
- 😔 Users express negative sentiments in some reviews

**Requested features**

- Update to add more songs for monkey to play
- Option to change monkey's clothes
- Pair with Talking Tom for better experience


### 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 My Talking Monkey free?

My Talking Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Talking Lady Dog free?

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

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

My Talking Lady Dog is rated higher. My Talking Monkey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while My Talking Lady Dog averages 4.5 from 782 ratings.

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

My Talking Lady Dog shows ads; My Talking Monkey does not.

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

My Talking Monkey ships an update every 16 months, and My Talking Lady Dog every 5 months. Most recently, My Talking Monkey was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Talking Lady Dog on November 2, 2026.

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