# Faker vs FakeChat

Faker and FakeChat both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of FakeChat's written reviews are positive against 12% of Faker's. FakeChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Faker's advantage is ratings volume (492 vs 29). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FakeChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Faker against 3.7 for FakeChat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faker has 492 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Faker's written reviews are positive against 67% of FakeChat's.

Faker ships an update every 2 months, FakeChat every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker | FakeChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-fake-notifications/id1421754219/reviews) | **[3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakechat/id1439041104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Satoshi Komatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264724) |

## What reviewers say

### Faker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-fake-notifications/id1421754219)

Create highly realistic fake notifications and lock screens to entertain or prank friends. Customize with various wallpapers and notification styles from different iOS versions. Unlock more features and notification types through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Create realistic fake notifications, Customize lock screen with any wallpaper, Multiple iOS notification styles, Set custom notification times, Add multiple notifications per screen, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messengers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Social Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| News Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| eCommerce Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Post Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Faker Plus Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for pretending messages
- 🤩 Fun and realistic-looking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall blocks most features
- 🤬 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't work properly
- Paid features not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more notification types
- Allow customization of notifications
- Improve performance and stability


### FakeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakechat/id1439041104)

Create custom chat screenshots with your chosen contacts and dialogue. This app allows you to design your own chat screens and immerse yourself in imagined conversations. It's perfect for generating unique visual content.

**Highlights:** Customizable chat screenshots, Select contact photos, Choose dialogue options, Create fictional conversations, Generate unique chat visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker free?

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

### Is FakeChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faker or FakeChat?

FakeChat is rated higher. Faker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while FakeChat averages 3.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Faker or FakeChat have ads?

Faker shows ads; FakeChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Faker or FakeChat?

Faker ships an update every 2 months, and FakeChat every 3 months. Most recently, Faker was updated on November 2, 2026 and FakeChat on November 2, 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.*