Talking Tom is a popular virtual pet mobile app developed by Outfit7. The app features an animated cat character named Tom that users can interact with by tapping the screen and speaking into the device's microphone. Tom repeats what the user says in a high-pitched voice.
Talking Tom is a mobile app game developed and published by Slovenian studio Outfit7 in 2010. It features an animated cat character named Tom that users can interact with in various ways.
The main appeal of Talking Tom is the speech recognition technology that allows Tom to repeat back phrases that users speak into their device's microphone. Tom listens to the user and then says the same phrase back in a high-pitched, cartoonish cat voice. This interactive element makes users feel like they are having a conversation with Tom.
In the app, users can pet Tom, poke his belly, pull his tail, and do things to elicit funny vocal reactions. There are also mini games where users can play guitar, cook food, get Tom to jump through obstacles courses, and more. As users continue to engage with Tom, he gets happier and will learn new phrases.
Since its initial launch, Talking Tom has become extremely popular worldwide. It has over 11 billion downloads globally and is available in over 30 languages. Outfit7 has also created a media franchise around the character, including YouTube animated web shows, ebooks, merchandise, and sequel game apps involving Tom's pet friends.