# Shave Santa® — #1 Kids Christmas Game > Festive holiday grooming game for kids featuring Santa and Rudolph. (iPhone/iPad app by Bluebear Technologies Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shave-santa/id739212016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950) - Category: Games, Lifestyle, Adventure, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 12,840 App Store ratings · 213 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 104 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shave-santa/id739212016/reviews.md ## What is Shave Santa®? *** The former USA No. 1 Christmas App for Kids of All Ages. *** Open up shop, and start shaving your most valued clients today, Santa and Rudolph are only in town this time of year! Give them custom beard designs, getting them ready for the big night just around the corner! Just remember, don't go too crazy shaving...you still want to make sure you are on the nice list! FEATURES * Choose between Santa and Rudolph and your other favourite christmas characters * Cut and trim hair with a scissors, razor blade, and clippers * Patch up any sore spots with paper bits. * Get rid of any rashes with the rash cream * Apply aftershave and wait for the reaction! * Kid friendly interface! Shave Santa® is a trademark of Bluebear Technologies Limited. About Bluebear Bluebear makes fun games for family and kids. Our popular cooking apps have legions of fans, and we pride ourselves in bringing premium quality games to everyone that unlock their creative abilities and stimulate their imaginations. IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS: - This App is free to play but certain in-game items may be purchased for real money. You may restrict in-app purchases by disabling them on your device. - By downloading this App you agree to Bluebear's Privacy Policy: http://www.bluebear.ie/privacy - Please consider that this App may include third parties services for limited legally permissible purposes. ## Key features - Choose Santa, Rudolph, or other Christmas characters - Cut and trim hair with scissors, razor, and clippers - Patch up sore spots with paper bits - Apply aftershave and observe reactions - Kid-friendly interface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time | | Unlock Bobo Bear and Scrooge! | $1.99 | one-time | | Unlock Rudolph, Snowman and Elf! | $2.99 | one-time | | Character Pack | $3.99 | one-time | | Beard Paint and Food Pack | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shave Santa®? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🎅 Fun shaving Santa - 😃 Entertaining for kids - 👍 Good graphics and sound effects **Cons** - 💰 Many features locked behind paywall - 🔒 Limited characters to shave - 🐛 Crashes and bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on startup - Inability to progress past certain levels - Purchased content not unlocking properly **Most requested features** - Unlock all characters for free - Add more shaving activities and minigames - Fix crashes and stability issues ## Recent user reviews (10 of 213) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shave-santa/id739212016/reviews.md ### 3/5 — I can’t do Rudolph *2026-03-31, version 4.09* I asked my mom to pay for it but she didn’t l wanted to have it but she never did. I was sad. ### 5/5 — 👍 *2026-03-14, version 4.09* 👍 ### 5/5 — So run!! *2025-12-23, version 4.09* I love it so fun and interesting I just would never have thought better ### 5/5 — Ava *2025-12-19, version 4.09* Amazing funny entertaining game ### 3/5 — If thinking about getting read please!! *2025-12-14, version 4.09* At first i loved it but then I kept doing the same thing over and over again and you have to spend money on the other characters like Rudolph and Mrs cause and it was kind of boring 🥱 to be doing the same thing over again and again same routine and I really want other characters and the actual good stuff like the beard paint and food costs money and my parents don’t like to spend money on games on my iPad thank you ### 5/5 — 10/10 Game fixed my divorce *2025-07-29* I kept going through marital issues and I picked up this game to soothe my mental state stress levels and I beat this game about 8 times now but I keep replaying it because there is so much to do. I am still getting divorced but I now have this game and it doesn’t require me to lose my house or kids despite KATHY BEING THE ONE WHO CHEATED. ### 1/5 — BAD GAME ! *2025-07-29, version 4.09* I used to play this game as a kid but now it’s really boring. All you can really do is like dress up Santa or like shave his beard and like you can’t really do anything else and it’s like really really really boring and it’s so bad like now, you have to pay for almost everything Like literally it’s the worst game ever I would never ever ever download this game ever again honestly, I do not recommend this game. It’s really bad. ### 4/5 — Good game! *2025-07-11, version 4.09* Very fun, and kid friendly! But I don’t like how everything else you need to pay for. But everything else is an A+++! ### 1/5 — Don’t download this app. *2025-04-26, version 4.09* I can see why no one plays this game anymore. You have to pay for everything. So sad to see yet another classic game just sell out like all the rest. ### 5/5 — so funny and fun *2025-04-25, version 4.09* its so fun and funny i like santa he loves good peaple 😇 and gives cole to bad people i have never had cole 😈👿 ## Frequently asked questions about Shave Santa® ### What is Shave Santa®? Shave Santa® is a holiday-themed game for children where they can style the beards of characters like Santa and Rudolph. Players use various grooming tools to cut, trim, and design their hair, getting them ready for the festive season. ### What are the main features of Shave Santa®? Key features include choosing from Santa, Rudolph, and other Christmas characters, using tools like scissors, razors, and clippers to cut and trim hair, patching up any sore spots, and applying aftershave. The game also boasts a kid-friendly interface. ### Is Shave Santa® free to play? Yes, the app is free to play. However, certain in-game items may be purchased for real money. Parents can restrict these in-app purchases by disabling them on their device. ### What devices is Shave Santa® compatible with? While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices and is generally available on platforms that support iOS and Android applications. It's recommended to check your device's app store for exact compatibility. ### What is the purpose of Shave Santa®? The app's purpose is to provide a fun and creative grooming simulation experience for children, centered around holiday characters. It allows kids to engage their imagination by styling Santa's beard and other festive figures in a playful, kid-safe environment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.09 — 2021-11-12 Minor bug fixes. More great stuff coming soon! ### 4.08 — 2021-09-29 Minor bug fixes and optimizations ### 4.01 — 2021-03-17 Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 3.10 — 2019-11-07 Minor bug fixes ### 3.09 — 2019-10-18 Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Shave Santa® | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Santa Hair Game For Christmas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-hair-game-for-christmas/id1183986102) | 4.5 (1,821) | Free | Games | | [Christmas Games - Santa Party](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-games-santa-party/id1183975738) | 4.5 (6,862) | Free | Games | | [Santa Claus Hair Play Doctor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-claus-hair-play-doctor/id1183975750) | 4.5 (1,429) | Free | Games | | [Naughty Or Nice Christmas Quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naughty-or-nice-christmas-quiz/id1534309362) | 4.7 (1,410) | Free | Games | | [Barber Shop Hair Saloon Sim 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barber-shop-hair-saloon-sim-3d/id1502230350) | 4.3 (34,491) | Free | Games | | [Santa Christmas Infinite Track](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-christmas-infinite-track/id1328450578) | 4.3 (1,602) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Bluebear Technologies Ltd. - [DART Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-times/id336037850) - [Sketch Me!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-me/id364365478) - [Gingerbread Fun! - Baking Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbread-fun-baking-game/id403707775) - [Hair Color Booth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hair-color-booth/id420800200) - [Gingerbread Fun! 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