Who doesn’t love a good prank call? Ever since the late 1800’s when the first-ever prank call was conceived, it’s been a common way to pass the time and have a good time with friends.

However, as the world has rapidly changed, this mischievous artform has seen a slow decline from people playing them. All it takes is one careless mistake, like an exposed caller ID to reveal who you are to the person you’re trying to prank.

However, with the introduction of prank apps, the prank call has made a monumental comeback. These types of apps let users create great prank calls while providing additional features and ensuring anonymity is maintained throughout. 

Below are our top 3 prank calling apps of 2020, let’s begin!

OwnagePranks

When it comes to the prank dial, some people are simply blessed more than others. And if you’re like me and fumble your words often, then the OwnagePranks prank app may be what you need if you want to do a birthday prank, halloween prank or whatever the occasion maybe.  

This app originates from the OwnagePranks youtube channel, featuring many of the same hilarious characters voiced by the witty Russell Johnson – the face of the series.

Instead of your typical prank call, the app offers over 100 prerecorded calls with each containing a different prank scenario – a neighbour asking for your Wifi password or a random man asking to buy your cat for a substantial amount of money.

Since prank scripts are so diverse, you’re almost guaranteed to find one best suited for your target. 

In case you’re wondering how an automated prerecorded call could fool anyone, the app relies on a built-in speech recognition AI. This sophisticated tech enables a prerecording to identify and analyze spoken keywords and even detect silence, so responses are on point and appear as human-like as possible. 

Main features

• Over 100+ prerecorded calls available with unique prank scenarios
• Receive a single credit per day to make a prank call
• Listen in and enjoy your friend’s hilarious reactions

Fake Call 2 – Prank Friend

This fake call simulator lets users schedule incoming calls instantly to fool others in the same room. Perfect for creating any prank scenario of your choice, its an extremely versatile app that’s useful in everyday situations. 

For example, if your friends have put you up to a blind date and it’s going horribly (surprise, surprise!), begin by scheduling a phone to ring you. After speaking to an imaginary person over the line, tell your date you have an emergency and leave with a seemingly valid excuse. 

Fake Caller 2 even lets users import audio files to automatically play during prank calls, making the call appear natural since users can adlib on their end. Fake callers can also be assigned by users, giving them a name, contact number and photo, adding further realism to the incoming call.

Main Features

• Schedule incoming calls throughout the day
• Assign your caller a fake identity, such as their name, number and image
• Import an audio file, so conversations run smoothly during every prank call
• All calls are recorded so you can listen again afterwards

Prank Call Panda

Prank Call Panda is a prank dial app that similarly relies on prerecorded prank calls to fool your friends. Like the OwnagePranks app, it too contains a wide variety of prank scripts, except they’re voiced by UK and US comedians.

Although many prank dial apps use this to automated prerecording format today to deliver prank calls, Prank Call Panda provides additional features that are relatively unique.

Instead of the prerecordings playing throughout the entire call, the app presents a selection of scripted responses you can choose from your selected prank script. During calls, users will typically choose from two to three verbal responses that are just as hilarious as the other. 

Response times are also up to you, which if done effectively, can further irritate your friend. If the prerecording is having a noticeable effect, pause on every response to make them wait or instead interrupt them.

Prank scripts are also highly original with top performers like Tiny Tim- I Scratched Your Car and Girl From Class. 

Main Features

• Offers a diverse selection of prerecordings containing different prank scenarios
• Users will be given multiple responses to choose from throughout the phone call
• Receive one credit daily to make a prank call