# Call Simulator vs Santa Call

Call Simulator and Santa Call both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Call Simulator's written reviews are positive against 48% of Santa Call's. Call Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 441). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Santa Call sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Call Simulator against 4.4 for Santa Call. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Simulator has 29K ratings behind it against 441, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Call Simulator's written reviews are positive against 48% of Santa Call's.

Call Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Santa Call every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Simulator | Santa Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-simulator-speech-practice/id1081494198/reviews)** | [4.4 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-call/id6444559147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 441 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪景 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170331748) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-simulator-speech-practice/id1081494198)

Practice your phone communication skills with simulated call scenarios. This app helps improve eloquence for situations like job interviews. Upgrade to VIP for full access to features.

**Highlights:** Scenario-based call simulation, Eloquence practice, Telephone communication skill honing, Improve interview performance, Customizable call situations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤭 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Realistic call simulation
- 🤫 Useful for getting out of awkward situations
- 🎨 Customizable call details
- 🎉 Great for pranking friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Some features require payment
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤔 Questionable developer tactics to encourage reviews
- 🤨 Suspicious about app's true purpose

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Issues with restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- More voice options
- Ability to save custom call settings
- Integrate with phone's contacts
- Option to hide app name on home screen
- Longer call duration timer


### Santa Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santa-call/id6444559147)

Bring the magic of Christmas to life with personalized video or audio calls from Santa Claus. Surprise your children with a realistic Santa experience that encourages good behavior and builds excitement for the holidays. It's a simple and delightful way to create lasting Christmas memories.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio calls from Santa, Personalized call experiences, Encourages good behavior, Builds Christmas excitement, Safe and child-friendly, Easy to schedule calls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable app
- 🤩 Great for children
- ✨ Amazing experience
- 🐐 Considered the best

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Santa is fake
- 💸 Costs money to call Santa
- 👎 App sucks
- 😞 Disappointing experience
- ❌ Santa doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Video won't play
- Video call repeats content

**Requested features**

- More time with Santa
- Ability to say goodbye to Santa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Simulator free?

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

### Is Santa Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call Simulator or Santa Call?

Call Simulator is rated higher. Call Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Santa Call averages 4.4 from 441 ratings.

### Do Call Simulator or Santa Call have ads?

Both Call Simulator and Santa Call show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Simulator or Santa Call?

Call Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Santa Call every 12 months. Most recently, Call Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Santa Call on October 24, 2026.

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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.*