Elf Alert

In-app purchases
4.1
192 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Catch your Elf on ā€œcameraā€ and turn mornings into magic.

Elf Alert lets parents secretly create ā€œsecurity footageā€ of their holiday elf coming to life, then surprise kids with a timed alert when they are around to watch it. Capture the gasp, the squeal, the wide eyes. All in one app.

How it works

Upload a photo of your elf
Take a picture of your elf in its scene. Elf Alert turns that photo into a short video where the elf comes to life and returns to the final pose.

Schedule the ā€œNew Footage Detectedā€ alert
Pick the time you want an alert to pop up when your kids are nearby so it feels like the elf was just caught on camera.

Watch together and record the reaction
Hit play, hand over the phone, and use the built in reaction recorder to capture your kids’ faces while they watch the ā€œevidence.ā€

Make your elf talk
Type what you want your elf to say and make it speak in a fun, kid friendly voice. Perfect for reminders, inside jokes, or special messages from the North Pole.

Features parents love

Elf comes to life from a single photo
Create magical ā€œcaught on cameraā€ clips without editing skills or fancy equipment.

Timed alerts for maximum surprise
Schedule notifications for mornings, after school, or bedtime, so the moment always feels live.

Built in reaction recorder
Record your child watching the video so you never miss their genuine reaction.

Custom elf messages
Make your elf ā€œtalkā€ with custom text that turns into audio. Great for encouragement, chores, or playful warnings from the elf.

Parent only controls
Keep the magic safe. Set everything up in a private parent area so kids only see the fun part.

Turn the elf tradition into something your kids will never forget. Elf Alert helps you do the work once and relive the reactions forever.

Elf Alert is created by Bolandia Creative Inc. and helps parents capture magical elf moments on camera. It works with any holiday elf you already have at home. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Elf on the ShelfĀ®, but many families use Elf Alert alongside their existing Elf on the Shelf traditions.

Terms of Service: https://elfalert.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://elfalert.com/Privacy
Updated on
Dec 12, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Photos and videos and Audio
No data collected
Learn more about how developers declare collection
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
191 reviews
Courtney Markham
December 7, 2025
cute idea but doesn't do what is asked and adds in extra elves and props when not requested. also only have 20 words and you have to pay after 1 video. paid for 3, you do not get to make any edits or corrections, what they send is what you get. i couldn't use any.
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Bolandia Creative Inc
December 12, 2025
Hi Courtney - thank you for downloading Elf Alert! We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't enjoyable. Our team would love to make this right for you and share some tips on how to make your ideal video. Please email us at hey@elfalert.com. Happy Holidays šŸŽ„
Alex Olivarez
December 5, 2025
WARNING: The app is busted. it makes you buy video credits to generate videos of the elf. I just tried to buy 2 $5 bundles and it charged me for both but NEVER gave me the credits! Don't BUY anything from this app
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Bolandia Creative Inc
December 12, 2025
Hi Alex, we're sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience with the app. We would love the opportunity to make this right! Please email us at hey@elfalert.com. Happy Holidays šŸŽ„
Kylie Pallant
December 5, 2025
Even after buying credits and 3 attempts not a single video was created. It stayed frozen on processing the video.
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Bolandia Creative Inc
December 12, 2025
Hi Kylie! Sorry your experience has not been ideal so far. The app has been updated with a fix for that issue - please update the app to the latest version to see that fix in place! If you're still experiencing the same thing, please reach out to our team hey@elfalert.com and we'll gladly help you and make this right!