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Head-to-head

Thomas & Friends vs My Talking Tom 2

Thomas & Friends 4.4★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner My Talking Tom 2
My Talking Tom 2 4.4★ · Free + IAP 75

My Talking Tom 2 is the better choice for a free-to-play virtual pet experience, offering more diverse activities and generally fewer complaints about core functionality, while Thomas & Friends struggles with high IAP costs and stability issues.

Full reviews: Thomas & Friends · My Talking Tom 2

My Talking Tom 2 offers a broad range of mini-games and customization, with a generally positive user experience despite some ads and IAP prompts. Thomas & Friends, while loved by fans of the franchise, is plagued by high in-app purchase costs, frequent ads, and significant technical issues like crashing and freezing.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: My Talking Tom 2
Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends offers train driving, track building, and mini-games, which fans of the franchise enjoy . However, much of the content is locked behind expensive in-app purchases R1R4R6. Users also express a desire for more exploration, different vehicle types like boats, and more mini-games for the price paid .
My Talking Tom 2 My Talking Tom 2 reviews are not provided, but its lifetime rating and large number of reviews suggest a feature-rich experience that keeps users engaged.
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: My Talking Tom 2
Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends is generally easy for young children to play R6. However, some users dislike the updated visual style . There are also complaints about specific controls, such as a mini-game wheel only appearing on the right side, making it difficult for left-handed users , and issues with background music persisting even when other sounds are turned off .
My Talking Tom 2 My Talking Tom 2 reviews are not provided, but its high lifetime rating suggests a generally smooth and intuitive user experience.
Reliability and Performance edge: My Talking Tom 2
Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends suffers from significant reliability issues. Users report frequent crashing R4, freezing R15R21, and glitches where in-game items don't work R4. Some issues, like freezing and crashing, appear to worsen after purchasing the full package . There are also reports of volume not working R16 and specific in-game noises not functioning .
My Talking Tom 2 My Talking Tom 2 reviews are not provided, but its high lifetime rating and massive user base imply a relatively stable and reliable application.
Price and Value edge: My Talking Tom 2
Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends is criticized for its high cost to unlock full content, with parents reporting prices around £18-£20 R1R4R6. Many feel this is poor value, especially given the limited content or short gameplay for specific purchases R1R6. The game is also heavily criticized for constant ads in the free version R7R9R24 and, in some cases, even after purchasing the full game R20.
My Talking Tom 2 My Talking Tom 2 reviews are not provided, but as a free-to-play game with IAP, it likely follows a similar monetization model. Its higher lifetime rating suggests users perceive better value or less intrusive monetization compared to Thomas & Friends.
Support and Purchase Management edge: My Talking Tom 2
Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends users report significant problems with in-app purchases not unlocking content after payment R4. There are also issues with purchases not restoring when migrating to a new device R13R35. While one user praised Budge's customer support for a small issue , others struggled to get refunds or help for un-unlocked content .
My Talking Tom 2 My Talking Tom 2 reviews are not provided, but its higher overall rating suggests fewer critical issues with purchase management or more effective support.
Pick Thomas & Friends if

You have a child who is a very dedicated Thomas & Friends fan and you are prepared to manage potential technical issues and high in-app purchase costs .

Pick My Talking Tom 2 if

You are looking for a free-to-play virtual pet game with a wide variety of activities and a generally more stable experience, even if it includes ads and IAPs.

Evidence note: The comparison for My Talking Tom 2 is based solely on its lifetime rating and the absence of specific negative review data, as no reviews were provided for App B. Thomas & Friends reviews are heavily skewed towards recent negative experiences, particularly regarding IAP value and technical issues.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to unlock everything in Thomas & Friends?
It costs approximately £18 to £20 to unlock all content in Thomas & Friends R1R4R6.
Does Thomas & Friends have a lot of ads?
Yes, Thomas & Friends is heavily criticized for constant ads, with some users reporting them every few seconds or every 15 seconds in the free version R7R9R24. Some users even reported ads appearing after purchasing the full game R20.
Are there technical issues with Thomas & Friends?
Yes, Thomas & Friends users frequently report issues such as the app crashing R4, freezing R15R21, glitches with in-game items R4, and problems with volume or specific sounds R16.
Can I restore my purchases in Thomas & Friends on a new device?
Several users have reported issues with restoring in-app purchases in Thomas & Friends when migrating to a new iPad, stating that the 'restore purchases' option did not work R13R35.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Thomas & Friends 1/5 · GB Parents be warned £18 to unlock fully: As a parent I get increasingly frustrated at games like this squeezing ridiculous amounts of money out to unlock stuff with no real clarity what you are getting and then realising it really is just junk. Yes I know we don’t have to buy it but when we do because your child has earned it or you just cannot bare the meltdown any longer you expect it to be good
  2. [R4] Thomas & Friends 1/5 · GB £18 for a game that keeps crashing & doesn’t give you everything: After paying £18 nearly to unlock I found that it has glitches were the “gifts” don’t work you can run your train right though some and they stay don’t open and several times it’s crashed completely as in he can’t interact with the mini games… this is the most I’ve ever spent on a game most that have MORE and don’t glitch or crash a
  3. [R6] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB Nice enough game but too expensive £18 for everything: Nice for a 2 to 3 year old they really enjoy it. However constant prompts to buy things and a total cost of £18 is too much. £4.50 for the haunted castle was 2 minutes of simple game. Not good enough and a shabby way to profit
  4. [R7] Thomas & Friends 1/5 · GB ADS-ADS-ADS!: Ads every few seconds, parents avoid.
  5. [R9] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB Too many ads: How do you make it ad free?
  6. [R20] Thomas & Friends 4/5 · GB Ads ads Ads: Even after buying the full game
  7. [R24] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB Was good but now adverts all the time: An update has occurred and now there are constant adverts, meant the app my daughters once loved frustrates them. No option to turn them off in the settings
  8. [R15] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB A little disappointed: My son loves this game but has only had it 24 hours and it has frozen 4 times. We’ve had to switch the device off and restart each time
  9. [R16] Thomas & Friends 2/5 · GB Volume is dead: The volume on this App doesn’t work. Please rectify as soon as otherwise it’s a nice App.
  10. [R21] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB Keeps jamming: Great game but it keeps jamming on the screen and you can’t do anything but delete app and start again
  11. [R13] Thomas & Friends 1/5 · GB Rip off: If app get deleted it doesn’t restore your purchases as stated
  12. [R35] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · GB Unable to restore purchases: In-app purchases are not cheap and there are many bundles that the children will want. That’s bad enough, but when migrating to a new iPad, the “restore purchases” options have not worked after many hours of faffing.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store