# Esteem Builder vs Christmas Elf Call

The clearest difference is rating: Esteem Builder at 5.0 against Christmas Elf Call's 4.5. Esteem Builder also leads on update cadence (every 20 months vs every 46 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Christmas Elf Call's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Esteem Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Christmas Elf Call sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Esteem Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christmas Elf Call has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Esteem Builder's written reviews are positive against 88% of Christmas Elf Call's.

Esteem Builder ships an update every 20 months, Christmas Elf Call every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Esteem Builder | Christmas Elf Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esteem-builder/id665746066/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-elf-call/id6444538028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 46 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Okun](https://appshunter.io/developer/429363982) | [Julian Collado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655180842) |

## What reviewers say

### Esteem Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esteem-builder/id665746066)

Receive instant words of encouragement and uplifting messages to boost your confidence.  Features professional voice talent for a lighthearted and humorous experience. Expand your phrase library with optional packs.

**Highlights:** Instant uplifting messages, Professional voice narration, Humorous and lighthearted content, Expandable phrase library, Confidence and esteem building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phrase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Christmas Elf Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-elf-call/id6444538028)

Simulate calls from a Christmas elf to surprise friends and family. Schedule incoming calls or initiate outgoing ones with realistic elf calling screens. A fun way to add festive cheer during the holidays.

**Highlights:** Schedule incoming elf calls, Initiate outgoing elf calls, Realistic elf calling screens, North Pole phone number simulation, Two calling modes: incoming and outgoing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 🎅 Realistic elf voice
- 🎄 Great for Christmas activities
- 💕 Kids love it
- 🤩 Magical experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Countdown timer is inaccurate
- 🤖 Elf voice sounds artificial
- 💰 Some features require in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔇 Abrupt ending to calls

**Reported bugs**

- Calls get disconnected randomly
- App crashes on older devices
- Elf voice doesn't match user input

**Requested features**

- Allow users to choose elf voice
- Implement real-time countdown timer
- Add video call functionality
- Personalize elf interactions with user's name
- Expand unlockable content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Esteem Builder free?

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

### Is Christmas Elf Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Esteem Builder or Christmas Elf Call?

Esteem Builder is rated higher. Esteem Builder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Christmas Elf Call averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Esteem Builder or Christmas Elf Call have ads?

Neither Esteem Builder nor Christmas Elf Call shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Esteem Builder or Christmas Elf Call?

Esteem Builder ships an update every 20 months, and Christmas Elf Call every 46 months. Most recently, Esteem Builder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Christmas Elf Call on November 3, 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.*