# TextsFromSanta vs Simulator Virtual Santa

The clearest difference is rating: TextsFromSanta at 3.1 against Simulator Virtual Santa's 1.9. TextsFromSanta also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (34 vs 9). Simulator Virtual Santa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextsFromSanta sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simulator Virtual Santa asks for nothing beyond the download.

TextsFromSanta holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of TextsFromSanta's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simulator Virtual Santa's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextsFromSanta | Simulator Virtual Santa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textsfromsanta/id1041816953/reviews)** | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-virtual-santa/id1069342664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 121 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IncubatePRO](https://appshunter.io/developer/663324513) | [Mariya Ivanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030352589) |

## What reviewers say

### TextsFromSanta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textsfromsanta/id1041816953)

Experience the magic of Christmas with interactive messages from Santa and his helpers. Children can text Santa, and receive daily updates, pictures, and games from him throughout December. This app brings festive anticipation to the holiday season.

**Highlights:** Text Santa Claus, Daily messages from Santa, Pictures and games from Santa, Updates from Mrs. Claus and elves, Festive holiday anticipation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock TextsFromSanta | $0.99 | one-time |
| TextsFromSanta for the 2016 Christmas Season | $9.99 | one-time |


### Simulator Virtual Santa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-virtual-santa/id1069342664)

Engage in a playful chat with a virtual Santa Claus. Send your wishes and ask questions to receive funny, unique responses. This joke application is designed purely for entertainment and lighthearted fun.

**Highlights:** Chat with virtual Santa, Send wishes to Santa, Select different Santas, Receive funny answers, Prank friends, Entertainment and jokes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextsFromSanta free?

TextsFromSanta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simulator Virtual Santa free?

Simulator Virtual Santa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TextsFromSanta or Simulator Virtual Santa?

TextsFromSanta is rated higher. TextsFromSanta averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Simulator Virtual Santa averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do TextsFromSanta or Simulator Virtual Santa have ads?

Neither TextsFromSanta nor Simulator Virtual Santa shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*