# Faker 2 vs Text Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Text Simulator at 4.3 against Faker 2's 3.4. Text Simulator also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Faker 2's advantage is ratings volume (618 vs 42). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker 2 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Text Simulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faker 2 has 618 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Faker 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Text Simulator's.

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, Text Simulator every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 2 | Text Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-2-chat-simulator/id1435496848/reviews) | **[4.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simulator/id6760287115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Test Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448821868) |

## 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


### Text Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simulator/id6760287115)

Rehearse real-life conversations privately before they happen. Practice with AI or custom contacts to build confidence for interviews, difficult discussions, and social interactions. Export chats for review.

**Highlights:** Practice conversations with AI, Create custom contacts and scenarios, Familiar chat layouts, Review and export conversations, Build confidence for real-life interactions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Calls Simulator Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Simulate Calls - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 2 free?

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

### Is Text Simulator free?

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

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

Text Simulator is rated higher. Faker 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Text Simulator averages 4.3 from 42 ratings.

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

Both Faker 2 and Text Simulator show ads.

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

Faker 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Text Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Faker 2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Text Simulator on October 12, 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.*