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Best Elfcs Apps & Games

61+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 61+ ELFCS apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Elfcs Apps & Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Elfster: The Secret Santa AppElfster: The Secret Santa AppFree4.9★ (331K)NoNoAug 2026
2Scout Elf® IdeasScout Elf® IdeasFree4.6★ (3.6K)NoNoAug 2026
3Elf StudioElf StudioFree4.7★ (3.7K)NoYesAug 2026
4Merge Elves : Merge 3 PuzzleMerge Elves : Merge 3 PuzzleFree3.9★ (69)YesYesAug 2026
5Little Elves - Growth ParadiseLittle Elves - Growth ParadiseFree3.8★ (68)YesYesJul 2026
6drawnames | Secret Santa appdrawnames | Secret Santa appFree4.9★ (199K)NoNoAug 2026
7Giftster - Wish List RegistryGiftster - Wish List RegistryFree4.8★ (18K)YesNoAug 2026
8Dancing Elf on the shelf appDancing Elf on the shelf appFree3.6★ (33)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Elfcs

Elfster: The Secret Santa App#1

Elfster: The Secret Santa App by Elfster, Inc.

Wishlists & Gift Exchange
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9😊(331K ratings)
Free
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Organize effortless and free gift exchanges for any occasion, from holidays to birthdays and weddings. Create shareable wishlists and use a smart name generator with custom exclusions for fair pairings. Easily invite participants and discover trending gift ideas.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for gift exchanges
  • 💡 Helpful wishlist feature
  • 🎁 Great for coordinating gift exchanges

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific features
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with visibility of wishlists
Scout Elf® Ideas#2

Scout Elf® Ideas by The Elf on the Shelf CCA & B LLC.

The Elf on the Shelf® App
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😊(3.6K ratings)
Free
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This app provides daily photo inspiration and creative ideas for Scout Elves during the Christmas season. Discover crafts, clothes, and instructions to recreate scenes and enhance your holiday traditions. Get alerts from the North Pole to prepare for elf arrivals and departures.

What We Love

  • 🎅 Fun and creative elf ideas
  • 👍 Helpful for keeping Christmas traditions alive
  • 🎨 Inspires family creativity and bonding
  • 🕰️ Useful reminder for elf activities

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about app access for children
  • 🤔 Some ideas too complex or require extra purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with app functionality
Elf Studio#3

Elf Studio by North Pole Command Centre Limited

Find Santa and his elves in AR
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😞(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create magical videos and photos of Santa and his elves visiting your home using augmented reality. Place characters in any environment, customize their appearance and animations, and record your own festive scenes.

What We Love

  • 🎅 Elf-themed game
  • 👍 Fun for kids
  • 💡 Ability to create elf scenes

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🚫 Limited free functionality

More Elfcs apps to explore

4
Merge Elves : Merge 3 Puzzle
Merge Elves : Merge 3 Puzzle
Merge Elves : Merge 3 Puzzle
Merge 3 Puzzle Game
Free

Explore a magical world by merging objects to complete challenges and collect rewards. Raise a baby, battle dragons, and restore a fairy garden. A story of healing and redemption unfolds as you create your ideal world.

Baby raising and customizationMatch and merge objects to evolveCollect and discover new elves
🎮 Games
(69)
free with in-app purchases
5
Little Elves - Growth Paradise
Little Elves - Growth Paradise
Little Elves - Growth Paradise
Care for cute
Free

Care for and collect adorable virtual elves in a dreamy world. Hatch new elves, play mini-games to earn rewards, and dress them up in stylish outfits. Keep your elves happy by feeding them and interacting with them.

Hatch and collect unique elvesCombine elves to create new onesPlay mini-games for rewards
🎬 Entertainment
(68)
free with in-app purchases
6
drawnames | Secret Santa app
drawnames | Secret Santa app
drawnames | Secret Santa app
Wishlist & Name Draw Generator
Free

This app simplifies organizing gift exchanges like Secret Santa for any occasion. It allows users to create groups, set exclusions, manage wish lists, and draw names without needing an account. Discover gift ideas and manage multiple events easily.

Secret Santa generatorNo account requiredSet exclusions
🌟 Lifestyle
(199K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Giftster - Wish List Registry
Giftster - Wish List Registry
Giftster - Wish List Registry
For Birthday, Christmas, Baby
Free

Easily create and share universal wish lists for any occasion, from birthdays to baby showers. Avoid duplicate gifts by marking items as purchased, keeping the surprise hidden from the list maker. Manage gift ideas for family, friends, kids, and pets, and even organize Secret Santa exchanges.

Create and share universal wish listsMark items purchased to avoid duplicatesAdd items from any store via web link
🌟 Lifestyle
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Dancing Elf on the shelf app
Dancing Elf on the shelf app
Dancing Elf on the shelf app
Merry christmas celebrations
Free

Personalize Christmas videos by placing your face or those of friends and family onto dancing elves. Choose from various dance themes and costumes to create hilarious and joyful holiday greetings.

Face replacement on elf bodiesCreate personalized Christmas videosAdd up to 3 dancers
📷 Photo & Video
(33)
free with in-app purchases
9
Santa Claus Call Video Chat
Santa Claus Call Video Chat
Santa Claus Call Video Chat
Message from Santa
Free

Experience the magic of Christmas with simulated calls and video chats from Santa Claus. This app allows children to "talk" to Santa, encouraging good behavior. Features include scheduling calls, chatting, and writing letters.

Simulated Santa video callsSchedule calls from SantaChat with Santa
🔧 Utilities
(9.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
ElfYourself®
ElfYourself®
ElfYourself®
Create Your Elf Dance Video!
Free

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.

Personalized elf dance videosAdd up to 5 facesDozens of dance options
🎬 Entertainment
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Elves vs. Dwarves
Elves vs. Dwarves
Elves vs. Dwarves
by Deca Games EOOD
Free

Lead legendary heroes in a battle to defeat evil forces. Build your Elf or Dwarf Kingdom, form alliances with millions of players worldwide, and conquer epic quests to dominate the realm. Play for free and strategize on-the-go.

Summon legendary heroesAmass a powerful armyBuild a mighty fellowship
🎮 Games
(467)
free with in-app purchases
12
Dreamoji Avatar Maker
Dreamoji Avatar Maker
Dreamoji Avatar Maker
Emoji Face Creator Chat Rooms
Free

Create personalized avatars with a vast array of customization options for clothing, accessories, skin tones, hairstyles, and facial expressions. Share your unique creations with friends across popular social media platforms.

Female and male avatar optionsHundreds of clothing itemsNumerous accessories
🎮 Games
(495)
free with in-app purchases
13
Mermaids, elves and unicorns
Mermaids, elves and unicorns
Mermaids, elves and unicorns
by book n app - pApplishing house GmbH
Free

Create your own fantasy characters like mermaids, elves, and unicorns with over 15,000 combinations. Style them with accessories, set them in dreamlike environments, and save your creations in a personal gallery. Enjoy a fun, ad-free experience with sounds and melodies.

Over 15,000 character combinationsStyle mermaids, elves, and unicornsVirtual stickers and accessories
🎮 Games
(93)
free
14
Secret Santa 22: Gift exchange
Secret Santa 22: Gift exchange
Secret Santa 22: Gift exchange
Christmas draw names generator
Free

Easily organize your gift exchange with friends and family for free. Set budgets, delivery dates, and share invitations via various platforms. Participants can add wish lists and set exclusion rules.

Create gift exchange groupsSet budget and delivery dateInvite friends via email or code
🌟 Lifestyle
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Elf Watch: Christmas Magic
Elf Watch: Christmas Magic
Elf Watch: Christmas Magic
Funny Elf Videos in Your Room
Free

Create fun videos of a Christmas elf appearing to be caught in mischievous acts around your home. This app allows you to personalize videos with your own room photos and a selection of festive prompts, adding magic to holiday traditions.

Create elf mischief videosPersonalize with room photos40+ fun prompts
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
SpoilMe - Make a Wishlist
SpoilMe - Make a Wishlist
SpoilMe - Make a Wishlist
Let Your Fans Spoil You
Free

Create a privacy-focused wishlist and receive cash gifts from fans. Easily add items from any store or browse curated collections. Fans can contribute financially, allowing you to purchase the items yourself while keeping your privacy protected.

Create wishlists from any storeReceive cash gifts from fansPrivacy-protected transactions
🌟 Lifestyle
(621)
free with in-app purchases
17
Santa Claus Call Video®
Santa Claus Call Video®
Santa Claus Call Video®
Call from Santa
Free

Bring the magic of Christmas to your children with simulated calls and video messages from Santa Claus. Let them share their wish lists, listen to stories, and even "catch" Santa in your home on camera for a personalized greeting.

Simulated Santa Claus callsPersonalized Christmas wish list sharingSanta story reader
🎬 Entertainment
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
The Elf Hunter
The Elf Hunter
The Elf Hunter
They're hiding everywhere
Free

Explore your home in augmented reality to find and capture playful elves. Use stealth to sneak up on them before they vanish. Collect rewards and enjoy family fun, especially during the holidays.

Augmented reality elf placementStealth-based gameplay8 unique elf characters
🎮 Games
(6)
free with in-app purchases
19
Santa Call
Santa Call
Santa Call
Call Santa Claus
Free

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.

Live video and audio calls from SantaPersonalized call experiencesEncourages good behavior
🔧 Utilities
(432)
free with in-app purchases
20
Ohmywishes: Wishlists & Gifts
Ohmywishes: Wishlists & Gifts
Ohmywishes: Wishlists & Gifts
The #1 Wishlist Service
Free

Easily create, organize, and share gift wishlists with friends and family. Discover curated gift ideas, reserve gifts to avoid duplicates, and even play Secret Santa. Get exclusive discounts and stay updated on loved ones' special occasions.

Create and share wishlistsReserve gifts for othersCurated gift idea selections
🌐 Social Networking
(809)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Elfcs

What are the best ELFCS apps & games for iPhone?
Elfster: The Secret Santa App tops our ELFCS apps & games ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 331K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ELFCS apps & games we rank are free to download, including Elfster: The Secret Santa App and Scout Elf® Ideas.
Elfster: The Secret Santa App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 61+ ELFCS apps & games on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Elfster is a free app designed to simplify the organization of gift exchanges for any occasion. It allows users to set up Secret Santa events, create and share wishlists, and manage invitations for groups of any size.
The app's Secret Santa generator automatically pairs participants fairly. It includes smart exclusion features, such as preventing couples from drawing each other, excluding children from adult pairings, and avoiding last year's matches.