We signed up for, tested, and compared the most popular fake chat generators. This is an honest ranking based on app support, export quality, ease of use, and features.
What wins here
Breadth, realism, export quality, and speed.
Use the short list to choose fast, then open the full review only if the shortlist is close.
Best overall:Mockly for breadth, realism, and video export in one editor.
Best social suite:Zeoob for its content library and longer-running brand.
Simplest iPhone route:iFakeTextMessage for one-click iMessage-only screenshots.
Best prank toolkit:PrankShit if prank-adjacent screens are the actual goal.
How we scored the tools
We compared app coverage, export quality, video support, ease of use, and how believable the final mockups looked in real marketing and production workflows.
What matters most
The ranking favors tools that help you build believable mockups quickly and export them cleanly once they leave the editor.
Which Tool Fits Your Use Case?
Different tools win for different jobs. This is the fastest way to choose before you dig into the full reviews.
Mockly
Broadest mockup coverage and multi-format teams
Choose Mockly when you need chats, AI chats, comments, posts, stories, and video export in one workflow.
Fake Text Message Generator
Quick desktop-only chat screenshots
Choose Fake Text Message Generator if you mainly need a simple, watermark-free chat image and can live with limited platform coverage.
PrankShit
Prank-style extras beyond chats
Choose PrankShit if the project specifically needs fake calls, transfer screens, or prank-adjacent tooling.
iFakeTextMessage
Single-purpose iPhone text visuals
Choose iFakeTextMessage if you only need iMessage-style screenshots and nothing else.
Use case
Best tool
Why
Broadest mockup coverage and multi-format teams
Mockly
Choose Mockly when you need chats, AI chats, comments, posts, stories, and video export in one workflow.
Quick desktop-only chat screenshots
Fake Text Message Generator
Choose Fake Text Message Generator if you mainly need a simple, watermark-free chat image and can live with limited platform coverage.
Prank-style extras beyond chats
PrankShit
Choose PrankShit if the project specifically needs fake calls, transfer screens, or prank-adjacent tooling.
Single-purpose iPhone text visuals
iFakeTextMessage
Choose iFakeTextMessage if you only need iMessage-style screenshots and nothing else.
44+ apps Video exportFree + Premium ($9/mo or $29 lifetime)
Best for: All-around best for content creators, designers, and professionals
Mockly is the most complete tool we tested. 44 mockup types across 6 categories — 21 chat apps, 5 AI chats (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity), 8 social post types, 8 comment types, and 2 story types. Add video export, a unified editor, status bar customization, and pixel-perfect accuracy. No other tool comes close to this breadth.
What we liked
44 mockup types: chats, AI chats, social posts, comments, and stories
Best for: Desktop users who want a clean, watermark-free chat screenshot tool
FakeTextMessageGenerator has a clean desktop layout and produces watermark-free exports — a nice perk. The platform count is limited at 6 compared to Mockly's 44 mockup types, and it focuses on chats only (no social posts, comments, or AI chats). Solid for simple desktop use.
What we liked
No watermark on exports
Clean desktop layout
Dark mode support for all apps
What could be better
Only 6 chat apps (no social posts, comments, or AI chats)
Best for: Quick fake chats on popular apps without fuss
FakeChatMaker keeps things simple. Pick an app, build your chat, export it. The interface is familiar and easy to pick up. It covers the most popular apps including a nice KakaoTalk option for the Korean market. The ad experience is the main drawback, and you'll hit limitations if you need business or niche apps.
Best for: Established social media simulation suite with broad content library
Zeoob covers social media posts and chats, but so does Mockly — with 44 mockup types across 6 categories. Zeoob's unique draw is its Wheel of Names tool and established content library. For the actual mockup work, Mockly covers more apps with higher fidelity and adds AI chats, comment mockups, and stories that Zeoob doesn't have.
What we liked
Broad social media content library
Includes Wheel of Names (useful for giveaways)
Free to use
Long-established site
What could be better
No AI chat mockups, comment mockups, or story mockups
Best for: Prank-focused tools including fake calls and payment screens
PrankShit leans into the prank angle with tools beyond chat: fake Cash App transfers, fake call screens, and Snapchat simulators. If you're creating prank content, it's a solid toolkit. For serious content creation or professional use, the interface feels dated and the heavy advertising can be frustrating.
What we liked
Extra tools: fake Cash App, call screens, Snap notifications
Best for: Quick iPhone text screenshots with zero learning curve
If you only need iMessage screenshots and want the simplest possible tool, iFakeTextMessage is hard to beat. It does one thing and does it fast. The catch: the iOS design looks a few versions behind, and you're stuck with only iPhone texts. No WhatsApp, no Discord, nothing else.
Best for: Microsoft Teams mockups for business use
Mimic targets the business mockup space, with a particular focus on Microsoft Teams. The interface is clean and modern. It's a good choice if Teams is your primary need, but the limited app selection (about 4 total) makes it hard to recommend as an all-purpose tool. Mockly covers Teams plus 20 more apps.
What we liked
Strong Microsoft Teams support
Clean, modern interface
Professional business positioning
What could be better
Only about 4 apps
Smaller user base
No video export
Missing most social apps
Side-by-Side Comparison
#1 Mockly
Free + Premium ($9/mo or $29 lifetime)
44+
Video
Yes
Best for
All-around best for content creators, designers, and professionals
#2 Fake Text Message Generator
Free
6+
Video
No
Best for
Desktop users who want a clean, watermark-free chat screenshot tool
#3 FakeChatMaker
Free with ads
6+
Video
No
Best for
Quick fake chats on popular apps without fuss
#4 Zeoob
Free
8+
Video
No
Best for
Established social media simulation suite with broad content library
#5 PrankShit
Free with ads
5+
Video
No
Best for
Prank-focused tools including fake calls and payment screens
#6 iFakeTextMessage
Free
1+
Video
No
Best for
Quick iPhone text screenshots with zero learning curve
#7 Mimic
Free with premium tiers
4+
Video
No
Best for
Microsoft Teams mockups for business use
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Tool
Apps
Video
Pricing
Best For
1
Mockly
44+
Free + Premium ($9/mo or $29 lifetime)
All-around best for content creators, designers, and professionals
2
Fake Text Message Generator
6+
—
Free
Desktop users who want a clean, watermark-free chat screenshot tool
3
FakeChatMaker
6+
—
Free with ads
Quick fake chats on popular apps without fuss
4
Zeoob
8+
—
Free
Established social media simulation suite with broad content library
5
PrankShit
5+
—
Free with ads
Prank-focused tools including fake calls and payment screens
6
iFakeTextMessage
1+
—
Free
Quick iPhone text screenshots with zero learning curve
7
Mimic
4+
—
Free with premium tiers
Microsoft Teams mockups for business use
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