# Fake Messages Pro vs TIYA

The clearest difference is rating: TIYA at 3.7 against Fake Messages Pro's 2.1. TIYA also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 172) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Fake Messages Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fake Messages Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TIYA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TIYA holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIYA has 10K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Fake Messages Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of TIYA's.

Fake Messages Pro ships an update every 2 months, TIYA every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fake Messages Pro | TIYA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-messages-pro/id1236454828/reviews) | **[3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **33.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chih-Hao Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/618207820) | [TIYA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480476697) |

## What reviewers say

### Fake Messages Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-messages-pro/id1236454828)

Create realistic fake message conversations and notifications. Simulate receiving messages from celebrities and idols to prank friends or for entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Create fake messages, Simulate message notifications, Messages from idols, Messages from celebrities, Realistic message simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to set up
- 💡 Good prank idea
- 🚀 Works well on some devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Confusing to use
- 💔 Fake notifications not convincing
- 🤑 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not arriving
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improve notification appearance
- Allow sending multiple messages


### TIYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257)

Connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships on a unique social platform. Engage in conversations with an AI companion for support and confidence-building, or discover personalized recommendations for human connections based on shared interests.

**Highlights:** AI friend companion, Boost social confidence, Personalized user recommendations, Privacy protection, Unlimited AI chatting (with subscription), Advanced chatting experience (with subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TIYA plus membership | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Fun app to meet new people
- 🤝 Ability to make new friends
- 💬 Good for voice chatting
- 🎮 Useful for gaming with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔞 Inappropriate content and users
- 🔊 Loud and disruptive users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account problems
- Messaging and call functionality not working
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Age-restricted chat rooms
- Mute/block features for disruptive users
- Better privacy controls
- Improved moderation and reporting tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fake Messages Pro free?

Fake Messages Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TIYA free?

TIYA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fake Messages Pro or TIYA?

TIYA is rated higher. Fake Messages Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while TIYA averages 3.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Fake Messages Pro or TIYA have ads?

Neither Fake Messages Pro nor TIYA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fake Messages Pro or TIYA?

Fake Messages Pro ships an update every 2 months, and TIYA every 11 days. Most recently, Fake Messages Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and TIYA on October 28, 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.*