# TalkMaker (Talk Remind) vs FanPlus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TalkMaker (Talk Remind) at 84% against FanPlus's 28%. TalkMaker (Talk Remind) also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). FanPlus's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (663 vs 41). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TalkMaker (Talk Remind) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanPlus has 663 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of TalkMaker (Talk Remind)'s written reviews are positive against 28% of FanPlus's.

TalkMaker (Talk Remind) ships an update every 6 weeks, FanPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkMaker (Talk Remind) | FanPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-talk-remind/id1159307061/reviews)** | [4.1 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **663** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funtil Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159307060) | [PhotoCard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448805814) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkMaker (Talk Remind)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-talk-remind/id1159307061)

Create fun and imaginative chat stories with virtual friends. This app allows you to design conversations in a chat format, perfect for parody and storytelling without needing real friends to participate. Easily add dates, modify messages, and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Create virtual friends, 1:1 and group chat simulation, Add and edit date lines, Modify message times and content, Apply default chat themes, Send photos and voice/face calls, Capture and share conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815)

Engage with your favorite K-POP idols through voting, fanfiction, and community features. Support idols with special ad campaigns and connect with global fans in real-time. Discover idol photos, news, and schedules all in one place.

**Highlights:** K-POP Idol & Actor Voting, Special Advertisement Supports, FanFics with Auto-Translation, Fandom Communities, Real-time Idol Schedules, Idol Photo Collection & Wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Everything's working fine
- 💡 New features and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💸 Reduced voting/rewards
- 🤖 Unfair voting system

**Reported bugs**

- Voting certificates not saving
- Ads not loading properly
- Frequent log-outs
- Phone number verification issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Increase friend limit
- Improve app performance
- Consistent voting rules
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkMaker (Talk Remind) free?

TalkMaker (Talk Remind) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FanPlus free?

FanPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TalkMaker (Talk Remind) or FanPlus?

TalkMaker (Talk Remind) is rated higher. TalkMaker (Talk Remind) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while FanPlus averages 4.1 from 663 ratings.

### Do TalkMaker (Talk Remind) or FanPlus have ads?

Both TalkMaker (Talk Remind) and FanPlus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkMaker (Talk Remind) or FanPlus?

TalkMaker (Talk Remind) ships an update every 6 weeks, and FanPlus fortnightly. Most recently, TalkMaker (Talk Remind) was updated on October 18, 2026 and FanPlus on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*