Pou vs My Talking Tom 2: which virtual pet game fits you?

Pou and My Talking Tom 2 are both popular, well-reviewed virtual pet games, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, Puffgrove, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Pou vs My Talking Tom 2 vs Puffgrove at a glance

	Pou	My Talking Tom 2	Puffgrove
Core idea	Classic feed, clean and play	A talking virtual cat with tricks, outfits and mini games	Pets that choose what to do in a grove you build
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	No ads, no account, works offline
Price to start	$1.99	Free download, in-app purchases	Free to play; optional Puffgrove Plus
App Store ratings	4.4 from about 3,900 ratings	4.4 from about 859,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Puffgrove is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose Pou if…You love the classic, and it's a favourite for good reason.

Choose My Talking Tom 2 if…You want a lively talking pet with tricks and games, and it's a huge favourite.

Or try Puffgrove if…You want a calm pet with personality and no guilt.

Pou compared in depth · All honest comparisons

Puffgrove: Grove Creatures

Puffgrove: Grove Creatures lets you hatch a creature, build its grove and shape its habits. Pets never die, get sick or run away. No ads, no account, works offline.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Pou or My Talking Tom?

Pou is the simple classic: feed, clean and play. My Talking Tom 2 adds a pet that talks back, tricks and outfits. Both are much loved.

Is Puffgrove free?

Puffgrove is free to download. Price to start: Free to play; optional Puffgrove Plus.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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