# Social Dummy Notes vs MAKESTAR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAKESTAR at none against Social Dummy Notes's 1. MAKESTAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Social Dummy Notes's advantage is rating (1.8 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (86 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Social Dummy Notes holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Social Dummy Notes has 86 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Social Dummy Notes's written reviews are positive against 12% of MAKESTAR's.

Social Dummy Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, MAKESTAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social Dummy Notes | MAKESTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dummy-notes/id1564113189/reviews)** | [1.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makestar/id6477535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **13.8% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashley Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/426268500) | [Makestar Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148479147) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MAKESTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makestar/id6477535973)

Discover a vibrant hub for K-Culture enthusiasts. This app provides access to exclusive artist content and updates, allowing you to stay connected with your favorite Korean entertainment.

**Highlights:** K-Culture hub, Artist content updates, Photo uploads, Notification settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Dummy Notes free?

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

### Is MAKESTAR free?

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

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

Social Dummy Notes is rated higher. Social Dummy Notes averages 1.8 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while MAKESTAR averages 1.3 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Social Dummy Notes nor MAKESTAR shows ads.

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

Social Dummy Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and MAKESTAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Social Dummy Notes was updated on October 22, 2026 and MAKESTAR 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.*