# FakeChat vs PhotoNote

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoNote at 4.4 against FakeChat's 3.7. PhotoNote also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). FakeChat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FakeChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoNote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoNote has 228 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FakeChat's written reviews are positive against 82% of PhotoNote's.

FakeChat ships an update every 3 months, PhotoNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FakeChat | PhotoNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakechat/id1439041104/reviews) | **[4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **228** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Komatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264724) | [Kiduku Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304360951) |

## What reviewers say

### FakeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakechat/id1439041104)

Create custom chat screenshots with your chosen contacts and dialogue. This app allows you to design your own chat screens and immerse yourself in imagined conversations. It's perfect for generating unique visual content.

**Highlights:** Customizable chat screenshots, Select contact photos, Choose dialogue options, Create fictional conversations, Generate unique chat visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 FakeChat free?

FakeChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FakeChat or PhotoNote?

PhotoNote is rated higher. FakeChat averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while PhotoNote averages 4.4 from 228 ratings.

### Do FakeChat or PhotoNote have ads?

PhotoNote shows ads; FakeChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, FakeChat or PhotoNote?

FakeChat ships an update every 3 months, and PhotoNote every 11 days. Most recently, FakeChat was updated on October 22, 2026 and PhotoNote on October 24, 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.*