# Prank Message Apps The Phoneys App Lets iOS Users Put Text in Their Friends' Writing By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneys-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/28/this-crazy-imessage-app-lets-you-prank-friends-by-putting-words-in-their-mouth/?ncid=rss) & [mocksy](http://mocksy.com/phoneys) The new [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-chats) operating system, iOS 10, lets users place stickers over top of [iMessage conversations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebubble-ai), and the Phoneys app is taking advantage of that feature in a hilarious way. The [prank app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app) makes it look as though the other side of a conversation said something that was actually input by the original sender. Because the messages in the Phoneys app are all stickers, they are pre-written (rather than originally written by the user.) Nonetheless, many of the messages are just vague enough to fit into a variety of scenarios. For instance, one of the Phoneys app stickers read "You're 100% right," a statement that many text arguers wish would get written more often. However, other messages in the Phoneys app, like "Who cares if it's a school night? Stay out as late as you want!" are tailored to more specific scenarios. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prank Message Apps:** Opportunity for developers to create more prank message apps using the sticker feature on iOS. - **Sticker-based Conversations:** Potential for businesses to utilize sticker-based conversations to engage with customers in a fun and interactive way. - **Customizable Sticker Templates:** Demand for customizable sticker templates that allow users to create their own prank messages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can tap into the growing market of prank message apps. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can explore the use of sticker-based conversations as a unique promotional tool. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can create customizable sticker templates for prank message apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faux AI Screenshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-ai.md) - [Festive Sticker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-emojis-sticker-pack.md) - [Social Sticker-Making Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-7.md) - [AI Prank Calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prankify-ai.md) - [Personalized AI Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-stickers.md) - [Cross-Platform Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-chats.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md) - [Invisible Text Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-text.md) - [Photo Redaction Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-for-ios.md)