About this fake notification generator
The fake notification generator puts a push notification on a lock screen: a big clock, then a notification card with an app-style icon, sender name and message. Switch between iPhone and Android looks, set the clock time and write something like 'Your pizza is out for delivery' from 'Pizza Place'.
It's perfect for mild pranks, meme templates and video b-roll. Please keep senders generic or personal, like Mom or Calendar, and avoid banks or real companies. Your notification is built in your browser and each export has a Prank watermark. Presets get you started in one click, and the draft autosaves so you can tweak the wording later.
How to make a fake Phone Notification (for fun)
- Pick a prank idea. Start from one of 5 ready-made ideas, or keep the default phone notification.
- Edit the details. Change names, avatar, messages, times, counts and theme in the Content panel — the preview updates as you type.
- Check the preview. On a phone, switch to the Preview tab; the mockup scales to fit your screen.
- Download or share. Save a PNG or JPG at 2x or 3x, copy it, or share it straight from your phone. Then reveal the joke!
Phone Notification prank ideas
One click loads each idea into the editor above — then make it yours.
- Mom discovered emojis — A message from Mom with way too many emojis.
- Pizza on the way — The best notification anyone can get.
- Mandatory nap time — Your calendar insists you take a nap.
- The cat sent this — A message clearly typed by a cat walking on the keyboard.
- Your plant misses you — A houseplant with a guilt-trip.
What you can customise
- iPhone and Android lock-screen styles
- Sender name and optional icon or avatar
- Message body with emoji
- Editable lock-screen clock
- Presets like 'Mom discovered emojis' and 'Mandatory nap time'
- PNG or JPG export at 2x or 3x
- One-click prank presets to start from
- Autosaves in this browser — nothing is uploaded
- Download PNG or JPG at 2x or 3x resolution
- Copy the image or share it straight from your phone
Good ways to use it
- A playful 'look who texted' joke for friends
- Lock-screen b-roll for a short film or vlog
- A notification design mockup for an app pitch
- A lesson on why alerts in screenshots can be faked
Keep it a joke. Mockly makes parody images for fun. Never use a mockup to deceive, defame, harass or defraud anyone, and don't pose as a real person's or brand's official account. Every export carries a small “Prank · altftool.com” watermark. Not affiliated with Phone or any app shown.
FAQ
Can I switch between iPhone and Android?
Yes, pick the device style and the lock screen and notification card change to match.
Does it send a real notification?
No. It only creates an image; nothing is sent to any phone.
Is a fake notification legal?
For harmless pranks, yes. Never imitate banks, delivery companies, governments or other real organisations; that can be fraud or phishing and is illegal.
Is the image watermarked?
Yes, a small 'Prank · altftool.com' watermark appears on every export.
Is the Phone Notification generator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no limit, and it runs entirely in your browser — your text and images never leave your device.
Will people know it's fake?
They should. Every image carries a small “Prank · altftool.com” watermark, and a good prank is revealed quickly. Mockly is for parody and fun, never for deceiving anyone.
Is it legal to make a fake Phone Notification screenshot?
Making a parody image for a joke is generally fine. Using one to deceive, defame, harass, impersonate or defraud someone can be illegal and breaks every platform's rules — so don't.