# Message From Santa: Call&Video

> Personalized calls & videos that make Christmas magical - by Message From Santa.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.retropixel.CallSanta](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.retropixel.CallSanta)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.retropixel.CallSanta`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** First Class Media B.V.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 9,308,435
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (25,861 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-10
- **First published:** 2014-12-03
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.retropixel.CallSanta)
- **Website:** [https://www.messagefromsanta.com](https://www.messagefromsanta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.messagefromsanta.com/privacy-policy-en.html](https://www.messagefromsanta.com/privacy-policy-en.html)

## Description

Create magical, personalized experiences this Christmas with Call Santa Claus! by Message From Santa. Record video messages and simulated phone calls where Santa mentions your child’s name, age and interests. Choose from three short personalized videos or a Premium Christmas Eve video that can address up to eight family members. Kids can leave voicemails, send messages, and hear Santa’s reindeer, the North Pole weather, a countdown to Christmas and real-time Santa tracker updates.

The app is for entertainment purposes (AI-simulated calls and texts); some features require an in-app purchase. Perfect for parents who want a safe, delightful way to encourage good behavior and create unforgettable holiday memories. Privacy Policy and Terms are available on messagefromsanta.com.

## Rankings

- #15,036 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `org.retropixel.CallSanta.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show a strong love for a magical, personalized Santa-call experience that helps with behavior and fits into family traditions. The app works well across years and devices for many users and remains ad-free after purchase. However, repeated issues hinder satisfaction: unreliable video calls, pricing/purchase headaches, occasional ads during calls, and general reliability outages (launch failures, server capacity causing delays). Users also request more variety in lines and fewer age-related prompts.

### Pros

- Magical Santa call experience that amazes kids
- Personalization options (Santa can call by name, reference hobbies, and tailor messages)
- Long-term value and nostalgia with no ads after purchase; works across devices
- Encourages good behavior and fits into family routines over the years

### Cons

- Video calls frequently fail to connect or hang (unreliable video feature)
- Premium/pricing issues: extra charges for names, renewal data loss, and premium unlock problems
- Ads sometimes interrupt calls (in-call ads)
- App/server reliability problems: black screen on launch, not launching on devices, and long wait times due to capacity

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.retropixel.CallSanta)