# Elf Cam - Santa's elf tracker — Catch a naughty Elf on camera

> Augmented reality app to place and animate a virtual Christmas elf in your home. (iPhone/iPad app by Scibble LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scibble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871451542)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,011 App Store ratings · 449 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 174 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832/reviews.md

## What is Elf Cam?

It's that time of year when Santa's elves visit your home checking off their naughty or nice list. Like track Santa, you can now track elves. This year you'll be ready to catch them on camera using Elf Cam. Your kids will scream at the magical site of seeing their elf running around their own home. 

Enjoy Elf Cam, the original AR Elf camera app. 

WATCH YOUR ELF COME TO LIFE
Choose your elf, pick a route and let your Elf run wild around your home. Catch it on camera and watch the delight of your children when you show them the magic. 

CREATE YOUR OWN ELF
- Unleash your creativity by designing your personalized Christmas elf.
- Customize colors, hats, gloves, attire, glasses, and more to your heart's content.
- Explore endless outfit combinations and express your festive spirit.
- Feeling undecided? Try our Randomize feature to generate a charming Christmas elf for you.DESIGN YOUR OWN ELF


SUPER SIMPLE
It's super fun to make your Elf, jump, crawl, run, dance and be a the cheeky Elf that it is. You should know that your Elf does has a mind of its own and will 'on occasion' improvise and wiggle it's bottom at the camera. 

VIDEO FILTERS
Add more magic to your videos by adding one of our video filters. Try out night vision, CCTV or make it snow in your living room.

SHARE THE MAGIC
We built this for our kids, but we wanted to share the joy with the world. We'd love to see your videos, reactions and delight if you feel like sharing with us. 

SUBSCRIPTION
There is a small annual subscription fee to use the app once downloaded. Cancel at any time.

LEGAL
Support: hello@elfcam.app
Privacy Policy: www.elfcam.app/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: www.elfcam.app/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Place virtual elf in home
- Design custom elf characters
- Animate elf movements
- Record videos with elf
- Apply video filters
- Share magical videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ElfCam | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $2.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $1.99 | per year |
| Unlock Elf Cam. Record & share | $3.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Pass | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock App | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Animations and Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Elf Cam?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎄 Brings Christmas magic to life
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Easy to use app

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription required to use app
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited customization options
- 🤖 Unrealistic elf animations
- 🤔 Doesn't match real-life elf

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues

**Most requested features**

- More elf outfit options
- Ability to use multiple elves
- Free trial period
- Improved scanning and tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 449)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good

*2026-05-03, version 25.0.1*

Soooo good I love rizzmas

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-04-03, version 25.0.1*

So fun love it

### 1/5 — Insane price!!

*2026-02-02, version 25.0.1*

My grandson lives this app. We’ve had it for a couple years. When he tried to use it today, it required a subscription for $999.99!  This can’t be real. He’s so disappointed. It was such a clever little app, but not worth this.

### 2/5 — Hate it

*2026-01-08, version 25.0.1*

All I'm gonna say is that there is no reason for you to pay.

### 2/5 — It’s OK

*2025-12-28, version 25.0.1*

Good idea but it’s not my cup of tea.

### 1/5 — Forces u to pay

*2025-12-26, version 25.0.1*

So I was gonna have no much fun bECause today is december25 and they made me pay to play the game

### 1/5 — It is an ad only

*2025-12-24, version 25.0.1*

Apple should not allow companies to put an app in the App Store when it’s really only an ad.

### 1/5 — Impossible

*2025-12-24, version 25.0.1*

I’m sorry but you have to pay to play the game! It’s so expensive. But when you get it it’s alright I guess

### 1/5 — Basura

*2025-12-24, version 25.0.1*

No he visto una app más mala
Que esta.

### 1/5 — Con, don’t download

*2025-12-23, version 25.0.1*

Last year you could get an elf for free and enjoy the app, this year you have to pay for all of it. Sorry but you have ripped everyone off for something that was once really good.

## Frequently asked questions about Elf Cam

### What does Elf Cam do?

Elf Cam is an augmented reality app that allows you to place a virtual Christmas elf in your home. You can design your own elf, animate its actions like jumping or dancing, and record videos of it interacting with your surroundings. It's designed to create a magical experience for children during the holiday season.

### How do I create my own elf?

The app lets you unleash your creativity by designing a personalized Christmas elf. You can customize various aspects such as colors, hats, gloves, attire, and glasses. If you're unsure, there's also a 'Randomize' feature to generate a charming elf for you.

### Is Elf Cam free to use?

No, there is a small annual subscription fee required to use the app after downloading it. You can cancel this subscription at any time.

### What kind of videos can I create?

You can record videos of your virtual elf running, jumping, dancing, or performing other actions around your home. The app also offers video filters like night vision, CCTV, or a snow effect to add more magic to your recordings.

### Who is this app for?

This app is primarily for parents who want to create a magical and engaging Christmas experience for their children. It's ideal for families looking to add a touch of wonder and fun to the holiday season by interacting with a virtual elf.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 25.0.1 — 2025-11-13

Bug fixes. 2025

### 24.0.2 — 2024-11-17

- Added Black outfit.

### 24.0.1 — 2024-11-09

- Added new black outfits.

### 24.0.0 — 2024-03-22

Added Lifetime Access option.

### 23.0.10 — 2023-12-05

- Smoother experience and improved device support.

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