# Faker 3 vs TCPTV Play

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCPTV Play at none against Faker 3's 13. TCPTV Play also leads on ads (none vs shown). Faker 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Faker 3 ships an update every 2 months, TCPTV Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faker 3 | TCPTV Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [CDNTV Tecnologia LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481116398) |

## 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


### TCPTV Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcptv-play/id6787458308)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faker 3 free?

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

### Is TCPTV Play free?

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

### Do Faker 3 or TCPTV Play have ads?

Faker 3 shows ads; TCPTV Play does not.

### Which is updated more often, Faker 3 or TCPTV Play?

Faker 3 ships an update every 2 months, and TCPTV Play every 3 months. Most recently, Faker 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and TCPTV Play on October 24, 2026.

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