Quick summary

Fake Call from Santa is a free prank app by ThunderClap that simulates calls, videos, and messages from Santa Claus. It’s designed for lighthearted fun — surprising family or brightening a child’s day — and sits alongside other novelty prank apps like Blood Pressure Finger Prank and Firefly Fingerprint Lock Screen. Because it mimics real phone interactions and uses a familiar Santa persona, its illusions feel more believable than many simple gag apps.

Modes you can use

  • Chat messages: Send prerecorded Santa texts to trick someone or to stage a sweet holiday exchange. Responses are fixed recordings rather than on-the-fly AI replies, so conversations can feel repetitive after several uses.
  • Video call: Choose from seven different FaceTime-style video scenarios (examples include elves, reindeer, and even a playful cat) that deliver a visual holiday greeting and add extra charm to the prank.
  • Voice call: Trigger a convincing phone call UI with options to accept or reject; when answered the caller plays Santa’s unmistakable laugh and a holiday greeting.

What makes it enjoyable

Fake Call from Santa offers variety in presentation, which helps keep surprises fresh. The combination of believable call UI, familiar holiday characters, and multiple interaction types (voice, video, text) makes it especially effective for family-friendly pranks or for creating a magical moment for kids during the season.

Drawbacks to be aware of

  • Ads can appear during a prank and may interrupt the moment, which could spoil the surprise.
  • The app’s responses are prerecorded clips rather than adaptive, conversational replies, so interactions won’t reflect unexpected questions.
  • Repetition: because content is fixed, repeated use can make the gag feel stale over time.

Alternative option

OmeTV (free) is a commonly suggested substitute if you want a different style of interaction or fewer scripted elements.

Bottom line

If your goal is harmless, festive fun—especially with children—Fake Call from Santa is a solid and convincing option. Just be prepared for occasional ads and the limitations of prerecorded responses.

Technical

Title
Fake Call from Santa
Requirements
  • Android
Language
English
Available languages
  • English
  • German
  • Swedish
  • Japanese
  • Italian
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Simplified)
License
  • Free
Latest update
2026-01-26
Author
ThunderClap
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