Video Call Elssa is a simulation app in the entertainment category that focuses on pretend video calls with the character Elssa. I found this app on Google Play a few months ago when my daughter was looking for something fun to play with. The app is free to download and it does not need any registration to start using it. You can get it on both Google Play and the App Store, and it has over a million installs on Google Play alone. There are some in app purchases and ads, but you can still enjoy the main parts without paying anything.

When you open the app, you see a screen that looks like a real video call interface. My daughter loves to tap the call button and then pretend that Elssa is talking to her. The app has different scenes and responses, so it feels like the character is really reacting to what you do. A tip I learned is to swipe through the different backgrounds and gifts before the call starts because it makes the experience more fun. I usually let my kids use it for a short time each day, and they never get bored of the silly animations and sounds.

I have tried a few other pretend call apps before, like ones with different cartoon characters, but Video Call Elssa feels more polished and colorful. The character looks very close to the real one, and the voice responses are clear and friendly. Compared to other similar apps on Google Play, this one loads faster and does not crash as often. I also like that the app keeps my kids busy while I do simple tasks around the house. It is not a very deep game, but for what it is, it works well and my whole family enjoys it.

• 📞 Realistic video call simulation: The app shows a full screen video call layout with the character looking at the camera. There are buttons for mute, speaker, and camera flip, just like a real calling app, and the character reacts to these actions with different movements and sounds.
• 🎁 Interactive gifts and effects: During the call, you can send virtual gifts like hearts or flowers, and the character responds with happy expressions. There are also fun filters and stickers that show up on the screen, which makes the conversation feel more lively and engaging for younger users.
• 🔄 Multiple call scenarios: The app offers different preset conversations and themes, like asking about the day or going on an adventure. This means every call feels a bit different, and kids can choose what they want to talk about, which is not something you see in most similar apps on Google Play.
• 🗣️ Voice and text responses: The character can speak back with simple phrases, and there are also written subtitles at the bottom. This helps kids who are still learning to read, and it makes the app feel more interactive than just watching a static image.

• 👍 Very easy to use: Even my youngest kid can figure out the buttons without help, and the app opens right into the call screen with no confusing menus.
• 👍 Good graphics and sound: The character looks bright and clean on my phone, and the voice lines are clear without any annoying background noise.
• 👍 Works offline: I was happy to find out that after the first download, the app works without wifi, so it is great for car rides or waiting rooms.

• 👎 Too many ads: After each call, a full screen ad pops up, and that can be a bit much for kids. Similar apps on Google Play usually have fewer interruptions.
• 👎 Limited free content: Some of the best call scenes are locked behind a paywall, which is a letdown for a free download app.