Video Call Elssa is a pretend-play app made for little ones who love role-playing as their favorite ice queen character. It's basically a fake video calling simulator where kids can chat with a cartoon version of Elssa, watch her react to their voice, and even get a call back from her on demand. The app falls under the entertainment and simulation genre, and it's been around since 2017, with the developer being Kids Fun and Leaning Apps (yes, that's how they spell “Learning” in the store listing). You can grab it for free on the Google Play Store, but it's not available on the Apple App Store, so iPhone users are out of luck. The download number sits comfortably in the 10 million-plus range on Google Play, which tells you how popular it is with the toddler crowd.

When you first open the app, there's no registration or sign-up needed—just hit install and you're good to go. The app itself is free to download, but it does have ads popping up here and there, and some of the extra call characters or unlockable scenes require either watching a video ad or paying a small fee through in-app purchases. The rating on Google Play hovers around 4.2 stars, which is decent for a kids' app, though some parents complain about the ads being too frequent. The target audience is basically children aged 2 to 6, especially those who are obsessed with frozen-themed princesses. Moms and dads often use it as a quick distraction during car rides or when they need a few quiet minutes at home.

Using the app is pretty simple, even for a toddler. You just open it, tap on Elssa's face, and she starts acting like she's on a live video call with you. She'll wave, blow virtual kisses, and sometimes ask questions, but she doesn't really understand what you're saying—her responses are pre-recorded and triggered by random taps. A neat trick is to tap on the microphone icon and speak; she'll pretend to listen and then give a canned answer, which kids find hilarious. Another tip is to switch to the “Elssa calls you” mode, where the phone rings and your child picks it up to find her on the screen. It's a cute way to build suspense and make the experience feel more real. I'd also suggest muting the sound when you're in a quiet place because the background music can get repetitive fast, and honestly, it's a bit grating after ten minutes.

Compared to other fake call apps like “Ariana's Video Call” or “Spider-Man Call Simulation,” Video Call Elssa sticks closer to the ice queen theme and uses more polished animations. I chose this one over the alternatives because my daughter already knows the character and doesn't care about superheroes or pop stars. Plus, the Google Play version updates more often than similar apps, so it feels fresher. It's not the most sophisticated app out there, but for a quick play session with a frozen princess, it does the job.

• 📞 Realistic call simulation with multiple modes. Unlike “Ariana's Video Call,” which only offers one static screen, Video Call Elssa gives you both incoming and outgoing call options. You can pretend to call her or wait for her to call you, and the ringing sound effect plus the full-screen video feed makes it feel surprisingly authentic for a kids' app. The animations are smooth, and she moves her head, blinks, and gestures like she's actually talking to you.
• 🎤 Voice interaction that actually responds. This is the standout feature, honestly. When you tap the mic and say something, Elssa will pause, look at the screen, and then reply with a random phrase like “Oh, that sounds fun!” or “Tell me more, my friend!” It's not AI or anything fancy—just pre-recorded lines—but kids don't know that. It beats the generic beeps in “Princess Call Game,” where you just tap and get a static image with no back-and-forth.
• 🎨 Multiple characters and call backdrops. Beyond just Elssa, you can unlock other characters like a snow monster or a reindeer, each with their own call screen. You can also change the background from a castle to a snowy forest. The Google Play download includes about three free scenes, and the rest are locked behind in-app purchases or ad-triggered unlocks. It keeps the app fresh because your child can switch things up instead of staring at the same screen every time.
• 📱 Works offline after the initial download. Once you've installed it and loaded the main content, you can use it on a plane or in a car with no Wi-Fi. That's a huge plus compared to “Frozen Video Call,” which requires a constant internet connection and buffers like crazy. I've tested it in airplane mode, and everything except the ads still works fine.

• 👍 It's dead simple for toddlers. My three-year-old figured out how to start a call on her own within a minute, and she doesn't need my help navigating the menu. Other apps like “Kids Video Call” have cluttered buttons and confusing screens, but this one uses big icons and bright colors.
• 👍 The animations are charming, not creepy. Some imitation apps have robotic movements or weird facial expressions that scare young kids. Elssa's face is expressive and friendly, and she even tilts her head when “listening,” which makes her feel more like a real companion than a scripted bot.
• 👍 Frequent updates from the developer. Kids Fun and Leaning Apps actually listens to reviews on Google Play and adds new characters or fixes bugs every few months. I haven't seen that level of care in similar apps like “Elsa Call Princess,” which hasn't been updated in over two years.

• 👎 Ads are everywhere. You get a banner at the bottom and full-screen video ads every few taps, which is annoying for parents and confusing for kids who accidentally tap them and get sent to the Google Play store. Competing apps like “Baby Princess Call” do a better job of limiting ads to just a startup pop-up.
• 👎 In-app purchases are pushy. Even though the download is free, the game constantly nudges you to buy extra characters or remove ads for $2.99. Some parents on Google Play have complained that the prompts are too aggressive, and for those who don't know how to disable purchases via parental controls, it can lead to accidental charges.
• 👎 No parental lock or screen time limit. There's no built-in timer to stop a kid from playing for hours, and no PIN code to access settings. Other apps like “Call and Play” have a parent gate, but here, you have to rely on your phone's own screen time controls.
• 👎 The content is shallow after a week. Once a child has heard all the voice lines and seen all the free scenes, there's not much replay value unless you're willing to pay for more. It's a fun novelty, but it gets stale faster than similar apps that mix in mini-games or quizzes.