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Fake Call from Santa Claus by ThunderClap is a fun and playful prank simulator that brings Christmas magic right to your smartphone. Entertain yourself or your loved ones with this app, which provides a realistic incoming call or video call from "Santa Claus," including jolly greetings, "HO HO HO!" laughs, and warm wishes. The program allows three modes: a voice call, a video call, and a chat, whereby one can play pranks on friends, amuse family, or just bring a little holiday cheer to the day.

When you select a voice call, Santa calls in from the North Pole, and you can receive or reject it like any other call. The video call mode is lots of fun: you can choose from seven different Santas, including one rather unexpected "Santa kitty," to make the call a little bit more entertaining. Each of the videos is pre-recorded but made to appear realistic, which is what gives this simulation a remarkably immersive feel.

More than just calls, there is also a Santa chat feature supported. Through this chat, you are able to send messages to Santa and get automated responses, which is ideal since it makes it feel like you are talking to him. The application is user-friendly: to initiate the fake contact, you have to select your mode of choice (call or chat), your Santa, and activate the application. Screenshots are also possible on video calls, which is why it is perfect to share the fun on social media or make your friends a surprise.

ThunderClap is one that keeps on updating the app. The application is not that heavy and can be used even on older Android devices (Android 6.0 and above). Need to play a light prank or simply get into some Christmas fun, Fake Call with Santa Claus is a personalized, light experience.

Fake Call from Santa Claus has underperformed in app stores. On Google Play, it has earned a 3.2-star rating based on 23.3K reviews, notably having been installed over 10 million times. Unfortunately, Fake Call from Santa Claus is not yet available on the iOS App Store, so its overall performance remains unknown.

In a recent update, Fake Call from Santa Claus enhanced its overall performance and fixed recently found errors with more new simulated Santa voice call choices.

I found Fake Call from Santa Claus delightfully entertaining after a few days of use. First, I tried the voice-call option: the simulated ring tone sounded very real, and when “Santa” answered, his laughter was cheerfully robust and familiar. Accepting the call felt just like picking up a call from a jolly old friend. Then I played with the video-call mode. I opted for one of the Santas — not the cat! — and waited. Sure enough, when the “call” came through, the transition to video was seamless: there was Santa on the screen, waving and delivering a hearty “Merry Christmas!” I snapped a screenshot — it was convincingly enough real that it might just fool someone.

The chat feature added another layer of fun. I entered a query (Santa, what should I ask at Christmas?) and got a very happy and playful answer. The automated reactions were specifically designed to be touching and humorous, as opposed to being robotized and dull. All in all, the app helped me to smile and add a hint of holiday mood on a regular day. I could easily see using it to surprise friends, entertain children, or simply brighten my own mood when I miss that Christmas magic. It's not a serious tool - but for what it aims to do, it does it very well.

Pros

1. Realistic voice call simulation makes this prank surprisingly believable.

2. The seven different Santas provide fun variety and creative customization options.

3. Counterfeit video calls with quality, pre-recorded interactions with Santa feel very real.

4. Chatting with Santa adds depth beyond a simple prank call.

5. Lightweight app size means that it runs smoothly on older Android devices.

6. Screenshot capability provides a convenient way to capture and share call moments.

7. The entertainment, harmless, non-aggressive, family-friendly.

Cons

1. Video calls use pre-recorded clips — not truly interactive Santa.

2. Chat responses are automated; lacks personality beyond scripted replies.

3. Limited to Android, no official iOS support listed.

4. May become repetitive after repeated use of same Santa video.

5. Prank possibility might unwittingly confuse or frighten younger children.