# ElfYourself® vs Elf Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElfYourself® at 66% against Elf Cam's 21%. ElfYourself® also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Elf Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElfYourself® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Elf Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ElfYourself® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of ElfYourself®'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Elf Cam's.

ElfYourself® ships an update fortnightly, Elf Cam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElfYourself® | Elf Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elfyourself/id582486077/reviews)** | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 102 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Mirror LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/582478497) | [Scibble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871451542) |

## What reviewers say

### ElfYourself®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elfyourself/id582486077)

Personalize holiday videos by adding your face to dancing elves. Create custom videos with up to five faces and choose from various dances. Share your festive creations as greetings or on social media.

**Highlights:** Personalized elf dance videos, Add up to 5 faces, Dozens of dance options, Automatic video creation, Social media sharing, Send holiday greetings

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ElfYourself® Season Pass 2020 | $6.99 | per year |
| Disco Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80s Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| HipHop Dance | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Dances | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 So much fun!!!
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Great for family and friends
- 💖 Brings back good memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid options are too expensive
- 🤖 AI filters make videos look abnormal
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Black screen issue on certain devices
- Purchased content disappearing

**Requested features**

- More free dances and songs
- Ability to change elf outfits
- Easier sharing options
- Improved video quality for paid version


### Elf Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832)

Capture magical moments with a virtual elf in your home. Design your own unique elf, set it in motion, and record videos with fun filters. Share the festive fun with your children and create lasting holiday memories.

**Highlights:** Place virtual elf in home, Design custom elf characters, Animate elf movements, Record videos with elf, Apply video filters, Share magical videos

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ElfCam | $1.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $2.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Elf Cam. Record & share | $3.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Pass | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock App | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $7.99 | per year |
| Extra Animations and Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎄 Brings Christmas magic to life
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required to use app
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited customization options
- 🤖 Unrealistic elf animations
- 🤔 Doesn't match real-life elf

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More elf outfit options
- Ability to use multiple elves
- Free trial period
- Improved scanning and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElfYourself® free?

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

### Is Elf Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ElfYourself® or Elf Cam?

ElfYourself® is rated higher. ElfYourself® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Elf Cam averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do ElfYourself® or Elf Cam have ads?

Both ElfYourself® and Elf Cam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ElfYourself® or Elf Cam?

ElfYourself® ships an update fortnightly, and Elf Cam every 5 days. Most recently, ElfYourself® was updated on September 28, 2026 and Elf Cam on September 27, 2026.

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