Coming for Christmas 2026
Snap the toy.Santa texts back.Your secret list fills itself.
You are in the toy aisle. Your kid says "I want THAT!" Open Santa Wishlist, snap a photo and send it to Santa. He texts back in seconds, and the elves quietly add the item to a private gift list only you can open.
10 free messages to start. No auto-renewing subscriptions. Nothing renews.
Three things to know
Built for the moment you are standing in the aisle
No new habit to learn. If you can take a photo and press send, you can use it. See how it works.
Magic in the aisle
Ten seconds, one hand. Snap a photo or type a line, and Santa writes back while your kid is still staring at the shelf.
The list is for your eyes only
Every item lands on a private gift list with the photo, name and price. It opens only with your PIN or Face ID, so a curious kid with your phone sees Santa, never the list.
Safe: parent holds the phone, every message checked
You hold the phone. There is no open chat and no strangers. Every message is checked in both directions by automated filters before it is shown.
How it works
Three steps. About ten seconds.
One hand on the phone, one hand on the cart.
See the full walkthrough- 1
Add your kid
A name and an age help Santa, but you can skip them. Each kid gets their own Santa chat.
- 2
Snap or type
Take a photo of the toy or type what your kid said. Santa and his elves write back in seconds.
- 3
Open your secret list
When it is time to shop, unlock the list with your PIN or Face ID. Everything your kid showed Santa is there.
The secret list
For your eyes only
Every item your kid shows Santa lands on a private gift list with the photo, name and price. It is locked behind your PIN or Face ID, so a curious kid grabbing your phone sees only Santa.
- One list per kid
- Check off what you have bought
- Export as text and share with grandparents
Mia's list
Locked with PIN or Face IDExample list
Safety
The parent holds the phone. Every message is checked.
Parent holds the phone
Your child never chats alone.
Every message checked, both ways
Automated filters review what goes in and what comes out.
No open chat, no strangers
Santa is the only one on the other end.
No ads
Not in the chat, not on the list.
Photos stay private
Deleted when you delete your account.
Delete anytime
One tap in Settings removes your account.
Santa's replies are generated by AI and reviewed by automated safety filters. Santa Wishlist is operated by parents, for parents, and is intended for use by adults with their children.
Read how safety works
Pricing
10 free messages. Then pay only if you want more.
No auto-renewing subscriptions. Nothing renews.
Stocking Stuffer
25 Candy Canes
$2.99
Elf Bundle
60 Candy Canes
Most popular$4.99
Sleigh Load
150 Candy Canes
Best value$9.99
Whole Season Pass
$14.99
Up to 50 messages a day
Until December 31, 2026, with 1,200 messages for the season. A photo counts as 2. One time purchase.
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Snap it. Santa texts back.
One chat per kid
The list is locked
Your secret list fills itself
10 free. Nothing renews.
Christmas magic, every screen
Questions parents ask
Need more? Visit support.
Is Santa Wishlist safe for my child?
Santa Wishlist is built so the parent stays in control. You hold the phone, so your child never chats alone. There is no open chat and no strangers, and every message is checked in both directions by automated safety filters before it is shown. No ads, either.
Is Santa a real person or AI?
Santa's replies are generated by AI and reviewed by automated safety filters. Santa Wishlist is operated by parents, for parents, and is intended for use by adults with their children.
Who can see the gift list?
Only you. The list is locked behind your PIN or Face ID. A curious kid who grabs your phone sees the Santa chat, never the list.
Will Santa promise my child a gift?
No. Santa never promises that a child will receive an item. He says things like "the elves are taking a look" or "I have made a note." You decide what gets bought.
What does it cost?
Your first 10 messages are free. After that you can buy a pack of Candy Canes (from $2.99) or the Whole Season Pass ($14.99) for up to 50 messages a day until Dec 31 (1,200 for the whole season). No auto-renewing subscriptions. Nothing renews.
Does my child need an account?
No. You make the one account, as the parent. Your child's name and age are optional, you are the one who enters them, and they are only used to make Santa's replies feel personal.
What happens to the photos I send?
Photos stay private. They are stored so Santa can reply and so the item can appear on your list, and they are deleted when you delete your account.
Can Santa call my child, or can we video chat?
No. Santa Wishlist is text and photo only. It is also not a Santa tracker. It is a way to answer "I want THAT!" in the moment and keep a private list for you.
Which phones does it work on?
iPhone and Android. Tap a store badge on this page when you are ready, or leave your email and we will tell you when it is live.
Be ready for the next "I want THAT!"
Get the app for Christmas, or leave your email and we will tell you the moment it is live. We will also send a reminder for the 2027 season.