# Faker 2 vs Yello

Faker 2 and Yello both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Yello's written reviews are positive against 12% of Faker 2's. Yello also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Faker 2's advantage is ratings volume (620 vs 36). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker 2 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Yello sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Faker 2 against 3.4 for Yello. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faker 2 has 620 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Faker 2's written reviews are positive against 46% of Yello's.

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, Yello every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 2 | Yello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-2-chat-simulator/id1435496848/reviews) | **[3.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yello-text-on-time/id1458838473/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Innovate Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458838472) |

## What reviewers say

### Faker 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-2-chat-simulator/id1435496848)

Easily create realistic chat screenshots for movies, school projects, or personal use. Design custom dialogues with various message options and recipient details. Enhance your creations with additional themes and features through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Create custom dialogs, Set recipient names and photos, Add various message types, Adjust message and recipient status, Add pictures to conversations, Simulate multiple messenger themes

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Telegram" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "WhatsApp" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Instagram" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Likees" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "VK" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "WeChat" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Snapchat" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Slack" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "X" theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "ChatGPT Pro" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Skype" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Twitter" theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "TikTok" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Viber" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic texting experience
- 💡 Variety of themes and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Limited functionality without paying
- 📺 Frequent and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Chats not saving properly
- Themes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Group chat feature
- Ability to send photos
- More free themes and customization options
- Improved stability and performance


### Yello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yello-text-on-time/id1458838473)

Schedule and automatically send text messages in advance. This app helps you remember important dates and occasions by allowing you to prepare messages with media and templates. You can opt for automatic sending or receive timely alerts and reminders.

**Highlights:** Schedule text messages, Automatic text sending, Send reminders, Add photos, videos, GIFs, Use popular templates, Group texting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlimited automatic texts | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 2 free?

Faker 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yello free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faker 2 or Yello?

Yello is rated higher. Faker 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Yello averages 3.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Faker 2 or Yello have ads?

Both Faker 2 and Yello show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faker 2 or Yello?

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Yello every 2 months. Most recently, Faker 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Yello on October 22, 2026.

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