Fake Video Calls — So Real, They'll Believe It

No, JoltCall does not make real phone calls. It simulates a fake incoming video call on your device with realistic call screens, ringtones, and animations. No actual phone connection is established, no data is sent over a phone network, and the person on the other end is a pre-designed character, not a real person. It is purely an entertainment and prank app.

No one else can see your camera feed. The live camera picture-in-picture (PiP) feature only displays your front camera on YOUR screen to make the fake call look more realistic. The camera feed is never transmitted, recorded, or stored by the app. It stays entirely on your device and is only used as a visual overlay during the simulated call.

Yes, JoltCall works completely offline. All characters, call animations, ringtones, and the core prank call experience function without any internet connection. The only features that require internet are loading ads (free version), making in-app purchases, and the social sharing feature. You can prank anytime, anywhere, even in airplane mode.

The free version includes 5 prank calls per day, 10 free characters (Police Officer, Doctor, Santa Claus, Ghost, Alien, Robot, Pirate, Wizard, Firefighter, and Teacher), 5 free prank sounds, scheduled calls, shake-to-call, fake chat with free characters, daily streak tracking, weekly challenges, achievements, full offline support, and social sharing. Premium unlocks all 80+ characters, 15 call themes, 16 prank sounds, voicemail, and removes ads.

Yes! JoltCall lets you import contacts from your phone's address book so the fake call shows a real contact name and photo. This makes the prank significantly more believable. You can also create completely custom callers with your own photos and names. Contact data stays on your device and is never uploaded to our servers.

Fake Chat lets you create realistic WhatsApp-style conversations with any character in JoltCall. When you send a message, the character automatically replies with personality-specific responses — the police officer responds like a police officer, Santa responds like Santa, and so on. You can use these fake conversations to set up pranks or share funny screenshots with friends. Chat history stays on your device and is never sent anywhere.

You can schedule a fake notification from any character to appear on your phone after a set delay (immediately, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes). The notification looks like a real message notification with the character’s name and a custom message. This is perfect for setting up a prank — schedule the notification, hand your phone to a friend, and watch their reaction when a ‘message from the Police Officer’ pops up.

Yes! JoltCall's exclusive Reaction Camera feature records your friend's face via the front camera while they see the fake call. When the call ends, you can save the reaction video to your gallery or share it directly to social media. The recording happens locally on your device — the video is never uploaded to our servers. This is the perfect way to capture and share those priceless prank moments. Note: camera permission is required for this feature to work.

Long-press on any character or contact card to open the schedule picker. Choose a delay of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. A countdown banner appears at the top of the home screen. When the timer expires, a realistic incoming call screen appears with the selected character. This gives you time to hand the phone to your prank target and act natural.

JoltCall is designed as a lighthearted entertainment app. However, it is not intended for children under 13 years old, as stated in our Privacy Policy. We recommend parental supervision for younger users, as some characters (like police or ghost) might be startling. The app contains no violent, sexual, or otherwise inappropriate content. Parents should ensure pranks are conducted responsibly and in good fun.

During an active call, tap the music note button to open the Sound Board. Choose from 16 sound effects including fart, siren, scream, evil laugh, doorbell, thunder, air horn, explosion, and more. Play them at the perfect moment to enhance your prank! 5 sounds are free, 11 are premium.

When you decline an incoming fake call, the character automatically leaves a voicemail message! Each character has unique voicemail messages matching their personality. Check your Voicemail Inbox in Settings > Tools to listen to all messages. Swipe to delete, tap to view details.

JoltCall has a gamification system with 17 achievements across 4 tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond). Earn badges for milestones like 'First Prank', 'Prank Master' (50 calls), 'Night Owl' (midnight prank), and 'Globetrotter' (10 regions). Daily streaks reward consecutive usage with free premium characters and bonus credits.

JoltCall offers 15 call screen themes — the most in any fake call app. Themes include: JoltCall (free), WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Android, Samsung One UI, Google Pixel, Xiaomi MIUI, Viber, Discord, Zoom, Messenger, Skype, Signal, and Microsoft Teams. Each theme mimics the real app's call interface for maximum realism.

Prank Templates are pre-configured scenarios that set up everything automatically — character, ringtone, ambient sound, and timing. Choose from 10 templates like 'Police Raid', 'Doctor Results', 'Celebrity VIP', 'Vampire Invitation', and more. One tap to activate, no configuration needed. Access them from the Templates button on the home screen.

JoltCall is available on Android (Google Play Store) and iOS (Apple App Store). It supports Android 6.0 (API 23) and above, and iOS 14.0 and above. The app is optimized for both phones and tablets with a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes. We do not currently offer a desktop or web version of the prank call functionality.

Yes, you can cancel your Premium subscription at any time. On Android, go to Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, select Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions, find JoltCall, and tap Cancel. On iOS, go to Settings, tap your Apple ID, select Subscriptions, find JoltCall, and tap Cancel. Your premium features will remain active until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for the remaining days.

If you switch to a new device or reinstall the app, open JoltCall, go to Settings (or the Premium screen), and tap the Restore Purchase button. Make sure you are signed in with the same Google account (Android) or Apple ID (iOS) that you used for the original purchase. The app uses RevenueCat to securely manage subscriptions, so your purchase will be restored automatically. If you experience issues, contact us at support@joltcall.app.