# Faker 2 vs Fame Simulator

Faker 2 and Fame Simulator both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Fame Simulator's written reviews are positive against 12% of Faker 2's. Fame Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Faker 2's advantage is ratings volume (618 vs 203). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker 2 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Fame Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.5 for Fame Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 618 and 203 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Faker 2's written reviews are positive against 62% of Fame Simulator's.

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, Fame Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 2 | Fame Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-2-chat-simulator/id1435496848/reviews) | **[3.5 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fame-simulator/id1493898487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 203 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## 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


### Fame Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fame-simulator/id1493898487)

Simulate the life of a social media star for 15 minutes. Choose an account type, interact with fans, post content, and experience digital fame in a controlled environment. The app serves as a parody to educate users about the nature of online popularity.

**Highlights:** Selectable account types (guru, model, sensation), Simulated fan interaction (inbox, comments, likes), Post photos to create a personalized feed, 15-minute simulated fame experience, Data stored locally on device, Parody of social media fame

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Feels realistic and helps with mood
- 🚀 Genuinely enjoyable experience
- 💡 Ability to post content
- 🤩 Makes user feel famous

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time limit is too short
- 🤖 Repetitive bot responses
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Needs more realistic interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with posting content
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Unlimited time mode
- Add Instagram stories and live features
- More customization options
- Ability to reply to comments
- Expand to other social media platforms (YouTube, Twitch)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 2 free?

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

### Is Fame Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faker 2 or Fame Simulator?

Fame Simulator is rated higher. Faker 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Fame Simulator averages 3.5 from 203 ratings.

### Do Faker 2 or Fame Simulator have ads?

Both Faker 2 and Fame Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faker 2 or Fame Simulator?

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Fame Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Faker 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fame Simulator on October 8, 2026.

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