# Faker vs Hype Simulator

Faker and Hype Simulator both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Hype Simulator's written reviews are positive against 12% of Faker's. Hype Simulator also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 490). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Hype Simulator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hype Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hype Simulator has 3K ratings behind it against 490, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Faker's written reviews are positive against 61% of Hype Simulator's.

Faker ships an update every 2 months, Hype Simulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker | Hype Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-fake-notifications/id1421754219/reviews) | **[3.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-simulator/id1502153059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 490 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## 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 (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messengers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Web Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Social Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professionals Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Streaming 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 |
| Applications Stores 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


### Hype Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-simulator/id1502153059)

Simulate the life of a social media star, posting videos, interacting with fans, and experiencing fame. Explore career mode to build your fanbase, level up, and make impactful decisions. Enjoy a controlled environment where your data remains private.

**Highlights:** Social media star simulation, Post and reply to comments, Chat with bot fans, Experience cancellation, Career mode with leveling, Hypecoin earning and spending, Data privacy

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| 10k Hype Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100k Hype Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1M Hype Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Feels like being famous
- 🎉 Fun and engaging experience
- 🤖 Realistic bot comments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Frustrating time limit
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤖 Repetitive bot responses

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Posting and viral video features not working
- Follower/like count discrepancies

**Requested features**

- Unlimited time mode
- Ability to interact with other users
- More customization options
- Hate/support comments
- Longer video uploads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker free?

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

### Is Hype Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faker or Hype Simulator?

Hype Simulator is rated higher. Faker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Hype Simulator averages 3.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Faker or Hype Simulator have ads?

Both Faker and Hype Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faker or Hype Simulator?

Faker ships an update every 2 months, and Hype Simulator every 3 months. Most recently, Faker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hype Simulator on October 23, 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.*