About This App
  • Category

    Video Players & Editors

  • Installs

    500K+

  • Content Rating

    Teen

  • Developer Email

    riyadsaoud2@gmail.com

  • Privacy Policy

    https://sites.google.com/view/dev-riad-saoud/accueil

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Editor Reviews

I first stumbled upon the "Call From Princess Elsa" video app by dev riad saoud Apps while searching Google Play for something fun to entertain my little niece during a long road trip. It's basically a simulation app that makes it look like you're receiving a video call from Princess Elsa herself. The app has been around for a few years now, and you can download it for free from Google Play, though I believe it's also listed on the App Store. It's racked up somewhere north of a million installs, which tells you it's got a decent following. The download itself is free, and you don't need to register an account to use it, which I really appreciate. There are in-app purchases though, mostly to unlock extra video themes or remove the occasional banner ad that pops up at the bottom of the screen.

Using the app is pretty straightforward. You pick a character—Elsa is the main one, but there are a few other frozen-themed characters too—then choose a scenario, like a birthday greeting or a bedtime call. Once you press the fake call button, the app plays a video that mimics a live video call interface, complete with her waving and talking to the camera. A solid tip I picked up is to set the call ringtone to something non-default so it feels more realistic. Also, if you turn your phone to landscape mode, the video quality gets a bit better. Another thing I always do is close other apps running in the background first, because the video can stutter otherwise, especially on my older Android phone.

Compared to similar apps like "Fake Call from Elsa" or "Princess Video Call", this one from dev riad saoud Apps stands out because it doesn't push a pile of fake notifications on you. Those other apps are loaded with pop-ups that ruin the illusion. I chose this one simply because the video resolution is sharper and the interface is cleaner. It's not perfect, but for a free app, it does the job without making me want to smash my phone.

Features

  • 📞 The fake call interface is shockingly realistic. It mimics the actual Google Duo video call screen, with a timer running, a green "accept" button, and even a blur effect on the front camera. This attention to detail is something apps like "Fake Call from Elsa" get completely wrong, because they just overlay a static image instead of a dynamic screen.
  • 🎬 There are multiple video clips per character, not just one long loop. You get a birthday song, a "good luck" message, and a simple chat session. The videos are about 30 seconds each, which is the perfect length to fool a young kid. I haven't found that variety in similar options like "Princess Video Call", which only has two clips and they're recycled across all characters.
  • ⚙️ The app lets you customize the caller name and even pick the ringtone from your device's files. That's a feature I rarely see in other fake call apps, which lock you to a preset ringtone. The ability to set a custom name means I can change it to "Elsa's Castle" or just "Elsa" depending on the mood.

Pros

  • 💪 It's lightweight and doesn't eat up your phone's storage. I have a budget Android with barely 32GB of space, and this app takes up less than 50MB after install, whereas similar apps like "Fake Video Call Elsa" balloon to over 200MB with all their extra junk.
  • 🔋 Battery usage is minimal. I can run a few calls back-to-back during a birthday party without seeing my battery percentage drop noticeably. That's a big win compared to "Princess Call Simulator", which drains my phone in less than an hour of use.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 It works offline after the initial download. Once you've got the videos cached, there's no need for a data connection, which is perfect for playing pranks in places without WiFi.

Cons

  • 📛 The ads are intrusive even though there aren't many. Sometimes a full-screen ad will pop up right after the fake call ends, which ruins the magic moment for a kid who's still laughing. "Fake Call from Elsa" has fewer ads, even if its videos are worse.
  • 🔇 There's no volume control within the app itself. You have to fiddle with your phone's physical buttons, and if you forget to turn the volume up before starting the call, the video plays in near silence. That's a frustrating oversight that other apps like "Princess Video Call" handle better by having an in-app slider.
  • 🔄 The app occasionally crashes on Android 13 when you try to switch between front and rear camera during a call. It's not frequent, but it happens enough to be annoying if you're planning a long prank session.

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