# Faker 2 vs PhotoNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoNote at 82% against Faker 2's 12%. PhotoNote also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 PhotoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoNote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 620 and 229 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Faker 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of PhotoNote's.

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, PhotoNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 2 | PhotoNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-2-chat-simulator/id1435496848/reviews) | **[4.4 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Kiduku Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304360951) |

## 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


### PhotoNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469)

Create private, social media-style notes with customizable icons and titles. This app functions as a personal diary, allowing you to add images and search your entries. Your notes are stored locally and are not shared with anyone.

**Highlights:** Social media-style note creation, Private and local storage, Customizable icons and titles, Image insertion, Search functionality, Diary entries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Hide Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Great app for visualizing character profiles
- 💫 Feels like a real Instagram experience
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🧑‍💻 Helpful for reality shifting scripts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with deleting accounts
- 🤔 Limited photo/video options
- 📱 Cropping issues with stories
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging posts/accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Likes and comments not displaying properly
- Inability to select photos when posting
- Laggy performance on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add story highlights
- Increase number of photos per post
- Implement video posting capabilities
- Add direct messaging and group chat features
- Improve comment section functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 2 free?

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

### Is PhotoNote free?

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

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

PhotoNote is rated higher. Faker 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while PhotoNote averages 4.4 from 229 ratings.

### Do Faker 2 or PhotoNote have ads?

Both Faker 2 and PhotoNote show ads.

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

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, and PhotoNote every 11 days. Most recently, Faker 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and PhotoNote 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.*