# Faker vs TypeStory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TypeStory at 63% against Faker's 12%. TypeStory also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Faker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and TypeStory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TypeStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeStory has 3K ratings behind it against 492, 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 63% of TypeStory's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker | TypeStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-fake-notifications/id1421754219/reviews) | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 492 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **62.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## 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


### TypeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354)

This app helps you craft stories by organizing characters, dialogues, and scenes. Create interactive narratives with music synchronization and customizable character elements. Unlock full potential with a PRO upgrade.

**Highlights:** Character creation and reuse, Multiple scene types (chat, title, quote), Music synchronization for lyric videos, Interactive story playback, Character aliases and avatar customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TypeStory PRO | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Realistic texting experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize characters
- 🧠 Helps with creative writing
- 🤑 Affordable one-time purchase
- ✨ Versatile and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💸 Paywall for more messages and projects
- 🔢 Restrictive message and project limits
- 🌐 Only available in English

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between scenes
- Deleted stories cannot be recovered

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Increase free message and project limits
- Implement multiple language options
- Allow customization of chat bubble colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker free?

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

### Is TypeStory free?

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

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

TypeStory is rated higher. Faker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while TypeStory averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Faker or TypeStory have ads?

Faker shows ads; TypeStory does not.

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

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