Quick overview

Talking Ben the Dog is a free iPhone app that centers on Ben, a retired chemistry professor brought to life as a playful animated character. The game is built around lighthearted interactions and short, comedic moments rather than deep gameplay or progression.

Ways to play with Ben

  • Call Ben and listen as he answers and reacts during a pretend phone conversation.
  • Tap or prod him, or give him a gentle tickle to trigger sympathetic animations.
  • Record brief exchanges and save or share the funniest clips with friends and family.
  • Offer food or drinks and watch his responses, which include humorous noises and occasional belches.
  • Speak to Ben and hear him mimic or repeat words and phrases in a silly voice.

Lab-themed mini-games

Ben’s environment resembles a small chemistry lab where you can mix virtual test tubes and cause amusing visual effects. These simple experiment mechanics lean into Ben’s retired-professor backstory and provide another layer of playful interaction.

Privacy and child safety

The app is PRIVO certified and follows COPPA-aligned practices to help protect children’s personal information. Those safeguards are intended to make the title more suitable for younger users when used with appropriate supervision.

Payments, ads, and cross-promotions

Talking Ben includes optional in-app purchases, displays contextual advertisements, and contains links to other Outfit7 titles. These elements are integrated into the app to expand content options and support the developer.

Alternative suggestion

If you’re looking for a similar experience, My Talking Tom (free) is a popular alternative that offers comparable voice-imitating interactions and pet-care features.

Technical

Title
Talking Ben the Dog
Requirements
  • iPhone
Language
English
Available languages
  • German
  • Russian
  • French
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Turkish
License
  • Free
Latest update
2026-01-26
Author
Outfit7
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