Santa's Secret Service

Santa's Secret Service

Run your Secret Santa mission

53 ratings
59 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 11, 2014
  • August 29, 2026

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Organize gift exchanges digitally, eliminating the need for paper slips. Easily create groups, add participants, and send automated email invitations with recipient details. Enjoy advanced features with a premium subscription.

Digital gift exchange organization
Group creation
Participant management
Automated email invitations
Recipient assignment
Unlimited groups (premium)
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What's New in Santa's Secret Service

3.0.0

August 29, 2026

Santa's Secret Service has been rebuilt from the ground up. A new design, a new draw, and delivery you can finally verify: the app now reports each briefing as accepted or failed instead of assuming the best. A rebuilt app means a fresh start. Missions from earlier versions don't carry over. If an exchange is mid-flight, finish it before updating; setting one up again takes about a minute.

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Subscription plans

Premium

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$0.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Secret Service Elite Agent

Upgrade to elite agent to unlock limits: - Create groups with up to 50 members - Send up to 3 group batch emails per hour

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User reviews

Does what it needs to

I’ve used the app for years and it’s done the job. I wish that it had a better way to pull in previous year emails when someone is being taken off the list. It allows me to edit the previous year emails, but not delete or add.

Emails don’t send

All a bit pointless. Ended up having to just look at the list and text people individually because the emails didn’t send

Customer service

I cannot say enough about the developer of this app. I reached out to him with a problem and he responded quickly and resolved my issue.

Restrict combinations

The app is good but it would be helpful If you could increase the limitations on some agents so they are not able to get more than one other people. Useful with siblings in a Kris Kringle when you don’t want the same family to get each other.

Excellent app

Every year we make little pieces of paper with names on it. Everyone looses it and it is an absolute mess. This worked like a charm. Only feedback is that I wish I knew before that the email identifies the secret Santa by name so parents can receive the emails for their kids. Easy pezy. Love it!!!!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Emails don't send

Bug

Not one person got the email

Bug

Froze and unexpectedly asked for upgrade

Bug

Every email added came back with an error message

Bug

Sent the same name to two different people

Bug

Paid for it and still couldn't add any extra people

Bug

Doesn't work as it should (incorrect assignments)

Bug

App doesn't work after upgrade

Bug

Glitchy

Bug

Doesn't work and paid for it

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Can only add 4 people or it tries to charge you

Bug

The app gave the same name to two people

Bug

Requested Features

11 requests

Allow editing previous year emails

Feature

Increase limitations on agents (e.g., prevent siblings from getting each other)

Feature

Option to make sure couples don't get each other

Feature

Ability to add rules like not getting spouse/partner

Feature

Option to select who someone should or should not buy for

Feature

Ability to force a pairing

Feature

Access to master list if emails are spammed/lost

Feature

Text message option

Feature

Create a wish list

Feature

Add restrictions for who gets whom

Feature

Ability to exclude certain targets from being selected by certain agents

Feature

FAQ

What does Santa's Secret Service do?

This app simplifies the process of organizing secret Santa or gift exchange events. It allows you to create groups, add participants, and automatically send out email invitations assigning each person a recipient for their gift. This eliminates the need for traditional paper-based methods and can be done remotely.

What are the key features of the app?

The app allows you to create groups, add participant names and emails, and send automated email invitations with recipient details. The free version supports one group with up to five participants. Premium users gain access to unlimited groups and participants, along with the ability to fix and resend invitations automatically.

How much does Santa's Secret Service cost?

The app offers a free version with limitations on groups and participants. A 'Premium' subscription is available for $0.99 per year, unlocking unlimited groups and participants, as well as enhanced invitation management. Pricing may vary based on iTunes account settings.

Is Santa's Secret Service compatible with my device?

The provided information indicates that the app charges via your iTunes account and mentions 'Restore Purchases' for previously bought features, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Specific compatibility details would typically be found on the app's store page.

Can I use this app for any gift exchange event?

Yes, the app is designed for any gift exchange event, commonly known as 'Secret Santa'. It's particularly useful for organizing these events among friends, family, or colleagues, especially when participants are not in the same physical location.