# Santa Spy Cam

> App for creating videos of Santa and elves in your home. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Research LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-spy-cam/id708883529 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Research LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776613266)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-spy-cam/id708883529/reviews.md

## What is Santa Spy Cam?

Santa Spy Cam™ 3 (SSC3) is the third major release of the Internationally acclaimed “proof of Santa” app, enabling parents (and grandparents) to capture live-action, high-quality video of Santa Claus, his friendly elves, and real reindeer in and around your home! With an almost limitless array of live-action video capability and customization options, Santa Spy Cam™ 3 provides “sightings” of Santa and his elves that children all over the world have always wanted in one easy-to-use app.

SSC3 brings an unprecedented level of magic and enchantment to a child's holiday experience with its highly intuitive suite of both Santa and his elves "sighting" options. Version 3 features:

>SSC3 offers 52 scenes to choose from, inspiring countless live-action video “sighting” opportunities.

> SSC3 offers 15 Santa scenes to make Christmas morning one they’ll never forget.

> Several scenes allow users to integrate physical objects left behind including candy canes and notes to Santa left behind by the Elves.

> Easy sharing of your "sighting" creations with friends and family on social media including Facebook, YouTube and Email.

Get inspired! See what other sleuths have recorded with Santa Spy Cam: https://www.youtube.com/user/SantaSpyCamOFFICIAL

Due to the high quality of videos produced by SSC3, processing times for captured “sightings” may take up to several minutes to process. We recommend downloading the app and desired scenes when your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please make sure your device has sufficient memory available.  SSC3 may use over 3 GB of storage if all 52 scenes are downloaded at the same time.

For tips & tricks to get the most out of your Santa Spy Cam 3 experience, like us on Facebook, follow @SantaSpyCam on Twitter and visit our website at http://www.santaspycam.com.

BELIEVING IS SEEING™

## Key features

- Live-action Santa, elf, and reindeer videos
- 52 customizable scenes
- 15 Christmas morning scenes
- Integrate physical objects into videos
- Easy social media sharing
- High-quality video production

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grand Entrance | Free | one-time |
| Sack of Goodies | Free | one-time |
| Milk and Cookies | Free | one-time |
| Grand Exit | Free | one-time |
| No Watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack Of Goodies | Free | one-time |
| Milk And Cookies | Free | one-time |
| Grand Entrance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Entrance | Free | one-time |
| Grand Exit | Free | one-time |
| Ultimate Collection 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Scenes 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grand Exit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleigh Landing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleigh Takeoff | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dusty Exit | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Santa Spy Cam?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💖 Fun and engaging app
- 🎄 Helps keep the Christmas spirit alive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 😊 Kids love it

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔄 Doesn't restore previous purchases
- 🤔 Loses magic with only 1 free scene

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to download/use scenes
- Doesn't work on iPhone 6/6s
- Stuck on startup screen
- Camera/photo issues

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous purchases
- More free scenes
- Dark mode option
- Compatibility with newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-spy-cam/id708883529/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-12-25, version 3.2.0*

Every single time I try to upload a photo the app crashes. I purchased the whole package. A complete waste of money.

### 2/5 — Could be better

*2024-12-19, version 3.2.0*

I had this App for Android and it was perfect. No video mode, poor zoom. 
The “Magic animation” is good.

### 1/5 — Complete Scam

*2023-11-18, version 3.2.0*

Found this app hoping to get some footage of Santa for the kids. Turns out you have to buy a few things. Classic scenes 4.99. 2015 scenes 4.99. Remove watermark 4.99. I figured heck, it’s for the kids. So I purchased all 3 just to come and find out that once you buy the classic and 2015 packs you also have to buy the individual scenes in those packs. Complete rip off! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

### 1/5 — Constantly crashes. Doesn’t work.

*2022-12-23, version 3.2.0*

I paid for one of the scenes and I haven’t been able to use it. Every time I try to, the app just crashes and closes. Waste of money. Very frustrating.

### 1/5 — Disappointed / waste of money

*2020-12-27, version 3.1.4*

You purchase Santa/ elf collections and then you can’t use them 
The one that it allowed me to use , when I used a photo it stretched the photo so it was not in proportions ... don’t waste your money... if I could give a negative star I would

### 1/5 — Absolute rubbish

*2020-12-25, version 3.1.4*

I’d give it 0 stars if I could! Multiple purchases and not one single thing worked! Could use it at all....spent ages creating the perfect video....it got stuck on the processing window and wouldn’t go any further! Absolute rip off....don’t bother!

### 3/5 — Crashes!!

*2020-12-23, version 3.1.4*

This app is okay and in all honesty is would be amazing if it stopped crashing!! I’ve just paid out a bit of money to have different scenes to surprise my daughter but I can’t save anything!! So now I’ve wasted money!! If this was fixed then I would of gave you more stars !! I’m gutted I can’t surprise my daughter with a clip of Santa and the elves delivering

### 1/5 — Good app but lost all my our purchases

*2020-12-03, version 3.1.4*

Kids love this app but for some reason all my purchases have vanished. I brought all the scenes and now they have all gone and asking me to pay again.

### 5/5 — It’s not free but it’s amazing

*2020-11-28, version 3.1.4*

I bought all the packages and it’s super cute and easy to use and made a very cute video.

### 4/5 — Brilliant App

*2018-12-26, version 3.0.4*

This has been a saviour in keeping my kids believing in the magic for that little bit longer! Will there be an update for next year though?? 👏🏻

## Frequently asked questions about Santa Spy Cam

### What does Santa Spy Cam do?

Santa Spy Cam allows parents and grandparents to create high-quality, live-action videos of Santa Claus, his elves, and reindeer in and around their homes. It provides a magical way to show children 'proof' of Santa's visit, enhancing their holiday experience.

### What are the key features of Santa Spy Cam?

The app offers an extensive library of 52 scenes, including 15 specific to Christmas morning. It allows for the integration of physical objects like candy canes into the videos and enables easy sharing of creations on social media platforms.

### Is Santa Spy Cam free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional scenes and features. Users can choose to download scenes individually or in bundles to enhance their video creation capabilities.

### What devices is Santa Spy Cam compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app requires sufficient memory and recommends downloading scenes over Wi-Fi due to the large file sizes (up to 3GB if all scenes are downloaded). It is designed for mobile devices.

### How can I use Santa Spy Cam to create holiday magic?

You can use the app to film Santa leaving presents, elves interacting with objects left out by your children, or reindeer outside your window. The wide variety of scenes and customization options allow for countless unique and enchanting 'sightings' to delight children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.2 — 2025-11-10

Now supports all versions of iPhone 16 and 17 and all iPads.  Includes performance improvements and corrections.

### 3.2.0 — 2022-10-31

Updated for iPhone 14 family and new iPads. Added User Data & Privacy Policy. Added performance improvements.

### 3.1.4 — 2020-11-19

Added support for iPhone 12.

### 3.1.2 — 2019-09-17

Supports all iPhones and iPads.

### 3.0.4 — 2015-12-05

1) Enabled Social Media Sharing
2) When starting app confirm access to Camera & Photo Library.  User prompt to provide access if not yet authorized
3) User notification messages added if iTunes Store errors occur
4) Minor bug fixes

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