Parents' Guide to Talking Tom Cat

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free Entertainment
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Common Sense Media Review

Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 7+

Talking cat will thrill kids but may drive parents crazy.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 7+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 11+

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age 9+

Based on 21 kid reviews

Kids say this app has a mix of fun and concern, with many enjoying its engaging features and funny interactions, while others warn about inappropriate content, violent ads, and security issues. Some users find it annoying and repetitive, cautioning parents about its potential risks for children.

  • ads present
  • inappropriate content
  • engaging features
  • security issues
  • potential risks
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  • Personal information is shared for third-party marketing.
  • Personalised advertising is displayed.
  • Data are collected by third-parties for their own purposes.
  • User's information is used to track and target advertisements on other third-party websites or services.
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What's It About?

Users speak to an animated cat and hear their words echoed back to them in a modified, deeper voice. While that's the main thrust of this app, you can also \"reward\" your cat with a glass of milk by pressing buttons in the lower left corner of the screen -- or have him \"scratch\" the glass of your phone or tablet, if you'd like. The cat responds to touch, as well. Gently rubbing him elicits a purr of contentment, but poking him too aggressively causes him to fall to the ground unconscious or say \"oof.\"

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 23 ):
Kids say ( 21 ):

Talking Tom Cat is the flagship in Outfit7's successful line of "Talking Friends" apps. The main purpose of the series is for an animated on-screen character to repeat what you say to it in an altered voice. It's a fun diversion, with a few features thrown in on the side -- like pouring your cat a glass of milk -- but it's a one-trick pony that eventually does get old (generally much faster for adults than for kids). Still, the cat remains a favorite of kids.

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