Random Secret Santa

Name: Random Secret Santa
Rating: 4.5 (101 reviews)
Author: Michael richter

by Michael richter

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
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Lifestyle
Entertainment

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Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Free to download
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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 101 ratings · App Store

5/5Does exactly what I wanted to
So many apps for secret Santa require an email, and sending invites which is hard for my older parents. This way I am able to organize all of it, but still let it be random. Thankful for this app

ms171432 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Free, simple, and to the point
So many Secret Santa apps don’t charge for the download, but charge to actually play. Finally found an app that is ACTUALLY free and very easy to use. Very simple and to the point.

Adiccctteddd · 31 Jul 2026

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Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
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Versions

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1.0.0
1.0.1
Problem behoben, das beim Mailversand an nachträglich geänderte/ergänzte Adressen auftreten konnte. (Anm.: Mails landen auch gerne mal im Spam) Viel Spass beim Wichteln und ein frohes Fest!
1.1.0
- Optimiert für alle aktuellen Geräte: 4er, 5er und 6er iPhone sowie iPad - verbesserte Partner Auswahl - überarbeitete Wichtel Ermittlung - verbesserter Mailversand
1.1.1
Partner können jetzt auch ausgewählt werden, wenn ein Wichtel noch nicht gespeicher wurde, dies war vorher nicht möglich. Die Animation der Wichtelermittlung wurde optimiertt. Das Spass-Modul wurde überarbeitet: Wichteln macht jetzt noch viel mehr Spaß!
1.1.2
- kleinere Fehlerkorrekturen - Hinweise für den erfolgreichen E-Mail-Versand
1.2.0
Hallo liebe Wichtel! - Die Wichtel App 2016 ist komplett neu aufgebaut worden. Dadurch ist ein leider notwendig, alle bereits angelegten Wichtelrunden zurückzusetzen. - Für die in seltenen Fällen nicht zustellbaren E-Mails wurden Mitteilungen eingebaut, die Euch informieren, wenn eine Mail nicht angekommen ist. Tipp: Überprüft vor dem Wichteln alle E-Mails die Ihr verwenden wollt auf deren Richtigkeit, das erspart Ärger. :) Viel Spaß beim Wichteln!
1.2.1
Es wurde ein klitzekleines Problem behoben, das verhinderte, das Wichtel mit gleichem Familiennamen aus den Kontakten hinzugefügt werden konnten.
1.3.0
Euer Wunsch ist mir Befehl! Ab sofort kann das Ergebnis der letzten Runde gespeichert werden, damit beim nächsten Durchgang niemand den gleichen Wichtel wie zuvor zugewiesen bekommt – soll ja schön abwechslungsreich bleiben! Außerdem kann nun die Berücksichtigung der Partner an- oder ausgeschaltet werden. Weiterhin viel Spass mit der App und beim Wichteln!
1.3.1
- kleine Fehlerkorrekturen bei der Wichtelauswahl - Anpassung für iPhone X
1.3.2
Update für iOS 12 Anpassungen für iPhone Xs und Xs Max
1.3.3
Um die Funktionalität etwas verständlicher zu gestalten, sind die Buttons aus dem Menü an den unteren Rand gewandert. Außerdem wurde ein kleiner Fehler behoben, der einigen wenigen Wichteln den Spass verdorben hat.
1.4.0
The app is now available in English!
2.0.0
In version 2 the app has Benn completely reconstructed und finally made beautiful. On top new functions were added: • alle member now have a picture: either a colorful emoji or the picture assigned to the chosen contact • motto, location and date of your Secret Santa event can be given and will been send with the mails • additional groups can be added by in-app purchases • a groups saved rounds an the results can now be viewed And what is more: Finding your Secret Santa now is even more fun! Have fun and best wishes for you in these troubling times!
2.0.1
Version 2.0.1 brings a bugfix for missing imports from older app versions.
2.0.2
- Bugfixes for devices with iOS 12 - optimized import for groups from older app-versions - additional localizations - more glitterdust
2.0.3
The import function has been updated and now can is now located under 'New Group' -> 'Import old group'. Notice: If the app has been deleted and reinstalled, old groups are gone and can no longer be imported.
2.0.4
To increase the surprise for everyone the Secret Santa's name will not be directly displayed, but is initially hidden behind question marks. Furthermore the order of members and Secret Santas will be shuffled even more, so positions can no longer be guessed. Thank you all for your feedback and enjoy your Secret Santa!
2.1.0
Besides the obligatory optimizations and minor fixes, the following has been updated: The popup for displaying the Secret Santa name has been reworked to make it make more self-explanatory, furthermore a bug as been fixed, that sometimes prevented the name to be displayed for members without an e-mail address. Additionally everyone who can not get enough emoji or just likes more diversit, can now unlock even more emoji! Thank you for your helpful feedback, and get through these challenging times well!
2.1.1
The Grinch who has been hiding bugs in the code has been driven away, so Secret Santa can be started again. Thank you for your feedback and your patience!
2.1.2
Partner selection has been reactivated on iPad in addition to some minor optimizations in performance and design. Thank you for your numerous feedback!
2.1.3
With every update the app get a wee bit prettier and better. This time a few small bugs were fixed, that could happen in a few occations when presenting notifications for undeliverable e-mails. Thank you for your feedback and have a lot of fun using the app!
2.1.4
With every update the app get a wee bit prettier and better. This time a few small optimizations were added. Thank you for your feedback and have a lot of fun using the app!
2.1.5
With every update the app gets prettier and better. This time a few small optimizations were added. Thank you for your feedback and have a lot of fun using the app!
2.1.6 · 19 Mar 2026
With every update the app gets prettier and better. This time a few small bug have been squashed. Thank you for your feedback and have a lot of fun using the app!

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