# FanPlus vs Social Dummy Notes

The clearest difference is rating: FanPlus at 4.1 against Social Dummy Notes's 1.8. FanPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). Social Dummy Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Dummy Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. FanPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

FanPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanPlus has 662 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of FanPlus's written reviews are positive against 14% of Social Dummy Notes's.

FanPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, Social Dummy Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanPlus | Social Dummy Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815/reviews)** | [1.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dummy-notes/id1564113189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 13.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoCard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448805814) | [Ashley Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/426268500) |

## What reviewers say

### FanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815)

Engage with your favorite K-POP idols through voting, fanfiction, and community features. Support idols with special ad campaigns and connect with global fans in real-time. Discover idol photos, news, and schedules all in one place.

**Highlights:** K-POP Idol & Actor Voting, Special Advertisement Supports, FanFics with Auto-Translation, Fandom Communities, Real-time Idol Schedules, Idol Photo Collection & Wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Everything's working fine
- 💡 New features and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💸 Reduced voting/rewards
- 🤖 Unfair voting system

**Reported bugs**

- Voting certificates not saving
- Ads not loading properly
- Frequent log-outs
- Phone number verification issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Increase friend limit
- Improve app performance
- Consistent voting rules
- Better customer support


### Social Dummy Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dummy-notes/id1564113189)

This app transforms your note-taking experience with a variety of unique styles and customization options. Organize your thoughts with folders and filters to bring excitement and structure to your ideas.

**Highlights:** Stylize notes with unique designs, Customization options, Create folders for organization, Apply filters to content, Future updates planned

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Social Dummy Pro | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Effort to replicate old app
- 👍 Some users find it neat
- ✨ Private profile features
- 📁 Folders for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Overwhelmingly negative sentiment
- 👎 Missing original features
- 📉 Significant downgrade from original
- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🎭 Fake posts look unrealistic

**Reported bugs**

- Missing or insufficient permissions
- Export as image gives white picture
- Login screen freezes (implied by permission issues)
- App crashes (implied by negative reviews)

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old social dummy app
- Bring back tweet creation
- Bring back social maker
- Add more social media platforms (Tumblr, Facebook, etc.)
- Make fake posts more realistic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanPlus free?

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

### Is Social Dummy Notes free?

Social Dummy Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FanPlus or Social Dummy Notes?

FanPlus is rated higher. FanPlus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Social Dummy Notes averages 1.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do FanPlus or Social Dummy Notes have ads?

FanPlus shows ads; Social Dummy Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, FanPlus or Social Dummy Notes?

FanPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Social Dummy Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, FanPlus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Social Dummy Notes on October 18, 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.*