Elmo Calls by Sesame Street

About

"Elmo Calls" by Sesame Street is a fun and interactive game for young children. Elmo makes phone calls to the player, who can answer and interact with him in various ways. The game promotes learning and engagement through basic communication and interaction with a beloved Sesame Street character. Answer Elmo's calls to strengthen your child's listening and speaking skills while enjoying quality playtime.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,984 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The app is engaging and entertaining for young children, especially those who love Elmo.
Many parents appreciate the educational and developmental benefits the app provides for their kids.
The ability to schedule calls and the variety of content available keeps children excited and occupied.

The app frequently crashes, especially after purchasing additional content, leading to frustration for users.
Many users report issues with accessing the parent section and restoring purchases, which diminishes the app's usability.
The limited number of free calls and the requirement for in-app purchases for additional content can be disappointing for parents.

humor
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The humor in the app is widely praised, with users finding Elmo's antics and interactions to be hilarious and engaging for both children and adults. Many reviews highlight the joy and laughter it brings to young children, making it a favorite for family entertainment. Overall, the app is described as consistently funny, with a strong appeal that keeps users entertained.
- “It's very fun and actually funny, so I like it so much...”
- “This is so funny because it makes me feel funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣😆”
- “Elmo is funny”
music
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The music aspect of the app has received mixed reviews, with users appreciating the variety offered in the all calls pack but expressing frustration over issues like repetitive songs, lack of customization for notifications, and technical glitches that disrupt the experience. Some users also noted that the app's music continues to play even when the screen is off, leading to further annoyance. Overall, while the music can be enjoyable, the execution and additional costs detract from the overall experience.
- “I bought the all calls pack so I don't have to constantly listen to the same songs and it was so worth the $7.”
- “Wish they included more calls and songs in packages.”
- “You know just other religious holidays :) seriously I would love to see Elmo in traditional Japanese clothing dancing to obon music :D.”
- “The execution ruins it though: it plays the 'Elmo is calling' music even when the parent is just trying to set an alarm, so the toddler goes feral with excitement. The notification sound is not customizable, so I don't know if I got a text or it's time for the toddler to potty, and worst of all, it isn't multi-touch sensitive, so if the toddler's fat thumb is on it to hold the device, the buttons don't work!”
- “You have to pay for everything like the alphabet song and nursery songs.”
- “I would give it 5 stars but I hate that when you play the calls they automatically download to my phone and to my Google Play Music.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues with the app, including frequent freezing, particularly in parental controls, and glitches in the video display, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Bought the full pack because my son loves hearing Elmo call, but there are some glitches with the video that drive me nuts, particularly on the right side of the screen.”
- “Purchased the app, but it freezes every time I go into parental controls.”
- “It completely freezes my phone.”
monetization
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Users express strong dissatisfaction with the monetization model, criticizing the requirement for in-app purchases after paying for the app itself. Many feel that the additional costs for limited content, particularly in a children's app, are inappropriate, especially given the misleading nature of the content provided. Concerns are also raised about the accessibility of in-app purchases for children despite the presence of parental controls.
- “I will not do in-app purchases again.”
- “Wow, I have to pay for the app, and then you have to make in-app purchases for more videos.”
- “In-app purchases for a few more videos, internet required every time you use it. It turns out that most of the videos don't actually feature a live Elmo and are actually audio recordings. Plus, in-app purchases have no business being in a child's app, especially when the developers clearly placed the 'parental controls' front and center, so any child after watching once or twice can figure it out.”
emotional
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Players find the game to be deeply emotional, often describing it as heartbreaking, which enhances their overall love for the experience.
- “Heartbreaking, I love this game.”
story
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The story revolves around a whistleblower revealing that the government is infringing on public privacy through the use of electronic devices, highlighting concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.