If you have never spent time with this curmudgeonly canine, here is the simple premise: Ben is a brown, floppy-eared dog who lives in a high-rise apartment. Unlike Talking Tom, who repeats everything you say with a high-pitched voice, Ben is a retired chemistry professor. He is often found reading his newspaper or smoking a pipe (later replaced with a lollipop in kid-friendly updates).
The core interaction of the Talking Ben app is unique. You cannot simply yell into the microphone and expect a response. Ben will actively ignore you—turning his back or rolling his eyes. To make him "talk," you must trick him into leaving his armchair by engaging with his chemistry lab. talking ben app
With Zynga’s acquisition of Outfit7, the future of the franchise lies in the "Friends" universe. In 2024, Outfit7 is focusing on Talking Tom Gold Run and Talking Tom Time Rush (racing games). Ben appears as a secondary character there. If you have never spent time with this
Will there be a Talking Ben 2? Unlikely. Instead, expect the current Talking Ben app to receive quarterly updates with new seasonal items (e.g., a Santa hat for Ben in December, a spooky green lab potion for Halloween). Beyond the basic mixing, the lab includes a
The developers have stated in interviews that Ben’s grumpy personality is "too valuable to change." Thus, the app will likely remain frozen in time as a retro-classic rather than evolving into a complex 3D open world.
To prevent boredom, the app includes arcade-style mini-games:
Beyond the basic mixing, the lab includes a full periodic table puzzle. Ben explains scientific terms (albeit in silly gibberish) as you mix compounds. It is arguably the most educational aspect of the Talking Ben app, subtly teaching cause-and-effect and basic chemistry concepts to toddlers.