Comparison

Fake Caller vs TimerUp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Fake Caller

Easily simulate incoming phone calls to help you escape awkward situations. Customize caller ID, wallpaper, and ringtones for a realistic experience. Perfect for getting out of dates or meetings.

Highlights
  • Identical iPhone call screen UI
  • Customizable wallpaper and caller image
  • Timed or delayed call back
  • Animated unlock slider
  • High quality ringtones
  • Saves caller settings
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Fake Caller – The Original Returns Downloaded by Millions. Back by Popular Demand. One of the original viral App Store apps is back. Over a decade ago, Fake Caller entertained millions of people around the world with its incredibly authentic-looking fake incoming call screen. Now it has returned for today’s iPhones as a special nostalgia release, updated for modern devices while preserving the charm of the early App Store era. This version runs on modern iPhones while faithfully recreating the original first-generation iPhone incoming call screen many of us remember from the earliest days of iOS. It also adds a refreshed dark-themed setup experience, better customization, and expanded fake call options. Features • Authentic original iPhone incoming call screen • Updated for the latest iPhones and modern iOS versions • Faster, cleaner setup with a refreshed dark-themed interface • Schedule fake calls by timer or custom time • Customize the caller’s name and photo • Choose and position your own wallpaper • Select from multiple ringtones, fun sounds, and imported audio • Fake FaceTime mode with custom incoming and callback videos • Live preview so you can see your setup before triggering it • Saved settings that keep your photos, wallpaper, sounds, and caller details ready for next time A Piece of App Store History The original Fake Caller: • Downloaded by millions of users worldwide • Mentioned during the 2010 Miss America broadcast • One of the memorable novelty apps from the early App Store A Note About This Nostalgia Release Let’s be honest, this version probably will not get you out of an awkward meeting or a boring date anymore. People know what today’s iPhone call screen looks like. That is exactly why this release exists. Fake Caller is a celebration of the original iPhone experience, bringing back the classic incoming call screen exactly as millions remember it, now rebuilt to run on modern hardware. If you owned Fake Caller back in the day, you will recognize it instantly. If you missed it the first time around, here is your chance to experience a fun little piece of App Store history. You might still catch your friends doing a double take when your brand-new iPhone suddenly lights up with a call screen straight out of 2007. Thank you to everyone who downloaded, shared, and supported Fake Caller over the years. We hope you enjoy the nostalgia trip. — Hot Potato Apps

About

TimerUp

Features
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概要+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Time's Up ほとんどの操作が1タップで タイマーが動作します。 忙しい時にも、操作に戸惑うことなく ご希望の時間を選択できます。 ワークアウトやキッチンタイマーとしても お使いいただけます。 10種類のテンプレートの時間も 選択できます。 それに加え、ご自分で時間を設定できる マニュアルモードもございます。 また、履歴選択機能もありますので、 過去の選択時間を再度実行可能です。 MAIN画面--------------- ●10種類のテンプレート時間があります。 ●マニュアルで、1秒から59分59秒の間を設定できます。 ●過去実行した時間を、履歴画面が選択できます。 SETTING画面----------------------------------- ●指定の時間が終了した際、 背景色の変化を、無し、自動、手動、から選択できます。 また、同時にタイマー終了時のサウンドも選択可能です。 HISTORY画面----------------------------------- 過去の実行時間を選択できます。 この画面から時間を選択した場合、 その時間は履歴画面の 一番上(使用順)に表示されます。 操作方法++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAIN画面にある各秒、分数をタップすれば、 すぐにカウントダウンが始まります。 ***HISTORYボタンご使用上の注意*** 本アプリ起動直後は、HISTORYボタンの色が 薄くなっており使用できません。 HISTORYボタンが使用できるのは、 起動後、1度タイマーを動作した後です。 HISTORYボタン有効時には、 ボタンの色が更に赤く表示されます。 ***MANUAL画面ご使用上の注意*** マニュアル画面ではお好きな時間を設定できますが、 Cancelを選択すると、設定時間は0分0秒に 設定されます。

Screenshots

Fake Caller4 screens
TimerUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fake Caller at none against TimerUp's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fake Caller ships an update every 2 months, TimerUp every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fake Caller versus TimerUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFake CallerTimerUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHot PotatoHISANORI KAMEYAMA

Bugs and requests

Fake Caller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when changing ringtone
  • Doesn't work as advertised
  • Reverts to default settings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow using own ringtone
  • Add voice/audio to the call
  • Improve stability and reliability

TimerUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fake Caller

No in-app purchases

None

TimerUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fake Caller free?
Fake Caller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerUp free?
TimerUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fake Caller or TimerUp have ads?
TimerUp shows ads; Fake Caller does not.
Which is updated more often, Fake Caller or TimerUp?
Fake Caller ships an update every 2 months, and TimerUp every 4 months. Most recently, Fake Caller was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimerUp on November 3, 2026.

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