Talking Tom & Friends (known as Talking Friends until late 2014, and Talking Tom and Friends until early 2021) is a video game franchise created and owned by Outfit7 Limited, a Slovenian video game developer. The franchise focuses on various mobile games involving anthropomorphic animal characters repeating things said by the user. The first app, Talking Tom Cat, was launched in July 2010. As of June 2022, the apps have achieved more than 18 billion downloads. The franchise also includes various web series, which are mostly posted on YouTube.
Characters
Current
Talking Tom (also called Tom) – A grey tabby cat and the title character of the franchise. Tom is a wisecracking, adventure-seeking cat, described as the "world's most popular cat". In his app, he is a fully animated interactive 3D character that users can tickle, poke and play with. Users can also get Tom to repeat what they say, but said in a higher pitch voice. The original Talking Tom Cat app was launched in July 2010 for iOS, followed by Talking Tom 2 in 2011. In 2013, the My Talking Tom app was released, followed by the My Talking Tom 2 app in 2018. Talking Angela (also called Angela) – Tom's girlfriend, a white cat with a love for travel, singing, fashion and dancing. Angela has also appeared in other apps in Outfit7's flagship entertainment franchise, the more popular ones being Tom's Love Letters, Tom Loves Angela, Talking Tom Gold Run, and Talking Tom Hero Dash. Talking Ginger (also called Ginger) – A mischievous ginger tabby kitten. In the Talking Friends web series, he is Tom's nephew. In the Talking Tom & Friends web series, he is Tom's neighbour. Talking Ben (also called Ben) – A brown dog and Tom's best friend who is described in the Talking Ben app as "a grumpy dog and a chemistry professor". He enjoys inventing and doing things involving science and technology. Talking Hank (also called Hank) – A white dog with blue spots (one on his right eye, one on his tail tip, and the other on his rear). He was introduced in December 2014 with the premiere of the Talking Tom & Friends web series. His hobby is watching sitcoms, and he is Tom's roommate. Talking Becca (also called Becca) – A grey rabbit who was introduced in the Talking Tom & Friends web series. Like Angela, she is also an aspiring singer. Talking Gina – A giraffe who was only featured in the Talking Gina app and the Talking Friends web series. Talking Pierre – A green parrot who was only featured in the Talking Pierre app and the Talking Friends web series. Talking Larry – A bird who was featured in a few apps including Talking Larry.
Games
Talking Tom
Talking Tom (officially named as Talking Tom Cat) is a video game released in 2010 by Outfit7, in which the title character, Tom, repeats anything said to him in a high-pitched voice, and interacts with the user.
Talking Gina
Talking Gina was an app released in 2011 featuring a giraffe named Gina, which interacts with the user. As of June 2022, the app is no longer available. The title character was featured in the Talking Friends web series, but has since not made any appearances.
Talking Larry
Talking Larry (officially named Talking Larry the Bird) was an app released sometime between 2010 and 2013, where the player interacts with a white bird named Larry. This was his only appearance and the app has since been removed.
Talking Ben
Talking Ben (officially named as Talking Ben the Dog) is an app released in 2011 in which the user interacts with Ben. The character has been featured in numerous apps, and in every web series.
Talking Tom 2
Talking Tom 2 (officially named as Talking Tom Cat 2) is the sequel to Talking Tom, released in 2011. It retains most of the features of its predecessor, adding its own features and improved graphics.
Talking News
Talking News (officially named as Talking Tom and Ben News) is a game released in 2011, in which Talking Tom and Talking Ben act as TV news anchors, repeating whatever is recorded and pulling pranks on each other.
Talking Pierre
Talking Pierre is a video-game released in 2011 in which the user interacts with a parrot named Pierre. Pierre has appeared in only one web series since being introduced — Talking Friends.
Tom's Love Letters
Tom's Love Letters is an app released in 2012 that lets users send personalised messages to their friends and family. As of June 2022, the app is no longer available.
Tom Loves Angela
Tom Loves Angela is an app released in 2012 that lets users watch Tom courting Angela. As of June 2022, the app is no longer available.