# Faker 3 vs Crystal Matter 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crystal Matter 2 at none against Faker 3's 13. Crystal Matter 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Faker 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faker 3 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Crystal Matter 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Faker 3 ships an update every 2 months, Crystal Matter 2 every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 3 | Crystal Matter 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-3-call-simulator/id1463027473/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **435** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [IOFICTION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265681237) |

## What reviewers say

### Faker 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faker-3-call-simulator/id1463027473)

Create and preview simulated voice and video calls for entertainment, testing, or demonstration. Customize caller details, ringtones, and call screen appearance. All simulations are contained and do not connect to real phone services.

**Highlights:** Simulate voice and video calls, Customize caller name and avatar, Select or import ringtones, Pre-record or import voice messages, Preview video calls, Variety of visual call themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Viber Audio" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Telegram Audio" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Telegram Video" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Messenger Video" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Messenger Audio" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "WhatsApp Audio" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "WhatsApp Video" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Zoom Video" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Zoom Audio" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Viber Video" Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free features available
- 👍 Realistic appearance
- 👍 Useful for escaping situations
- 👍 Good for pranks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Limited free calls
- 💸 Paywall for more calls
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Audio/upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- App goes back to home screen
- Voicemail/audio upload doesn't work
- No sound when calling
- Scheduled calls fail
- Lag in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to change Home Screen wallpaper


### Crystal Matter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-matter-2/id1518296148)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 3 free?

Faker 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crystal Matter 2 free?

Crystal Matter 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Faker 3 or Crystal Matter 2 have ads?

Faker 3 shows ads; Crystal Matter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Faker 3 or Crystal Matter 2?

Faker 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Crystal Matter 2 every 32 months. Most recently, Faker 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crystal Matter 2 on October 27, 2026.

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