Tilly

Tilly

THE SMART ELF SUPPORT
โœจ Official Customer & App Store Support

How can Tilly help you today?

Explore comprehensive guides for the AI Gift Finder, Holiday Budget Envelopes, Receipt Scanner, Secret Santa, or learn how to restore your in-app Season Pass.

โœ‰๏ธ Email Support

Have an issue, bug report, or feature request? Our engineering and support team responds within 24 hours.

[email protected] →

๐Ÿ”„ Restore In-App Purchase

Bought the Season Pass on iOS? Easily restore it on any iPhone or iPad signed in to your Apple ID.

View Step-by-Step Guide →

๐Ÿ”’ Data Privacy & Deletion

Your gift notes and budgets stay private. Learn how to reset all data or request cloud account erasure.

Data & Privacy Policy →

App Features & How-To Guides

A quick walkthrough of everything you can do with Tilly - The Smart Elf.

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1. AI Gift Finder

Quiz ยท Price Checks ยท Retailer Links

Tilly asks three quick questions to match gifts to the recipient's personality, interests, and budget limit:

  • Personalized Quiz: Target age group, passions (outdoors, cooking, tech, crafts), and budget envelope.
  • Live Price Checks: Smart links to verified product listings on Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy.
  • 1-Tap Envelope Save: Save any gift recommendation directly to your recipient's envelope.
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2. Budget Envelopes & Lists

Visual Budgeting ยท Progress Bars

Take the stress out of holiday spending with digital cash envelopes for each person on your shopping list:

  • Envelope Allocation: Set individual spending limits and track total holiday spending.
  • Status Tracker: Move items from Idea ๐Ÿ’ก → Bought ๐Ÿ›๏ธ → Wrapped ๐ŸŽ → Delivered โœจ.
  • Manual Price Picker: Quick dropdown number pickers for fast price entry.
  • Shareable Wishlists: Send private read-only wishlist links to family members without login.
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3. Receipt OCR & Voice Logger

Hands-Free Shopping Ledger

Keep track of in-store mall runs and receipts on the go without typing:

  • Camera OCR: Take a photo of physical paper receipts to extract merchant name, date, and line items.
  • Voice Expense Logger: Tap the microphone and speak (e.g. "Bought Lego set for Liam for $29.99").
  • Auto-Filing: Assign parsed items to any person's envelope with a single tap.
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4. Secret Santa Exchanges

Automated Draws ยท Magic Links

Coordinate group gift exchanges with coworkers, friends, or extended family:

  • Host Controls: Define exchange name, budget ceiling, exchange date, and party notes.
  • Direct Invites: Send direct SMS or WhatsApp invites from your own device.
  • Magic Drawing: Algorithmic random matching ensures nobody draws themselves.
  • Guest Portal: Participants view their match and submit wishlists on any browser without downloading the app.

Holiday Season Pass & In-App Purchases

$2.99 One-Time Seasonal Unlock

The Holiday Season Pass is a non-recurring, one-time seasonal unlock that grants full access through January 2027 to unlimited searches, Secret Santa exchanges, receipt OCR scanning, voice logging, and cloud synchronization.

How to Restore In-App Purchases on iOS:

If you reinstalled the app or are using a new iPhone or iPad, follow these simple steps to restore your access:

  1. Ensure your iOS device is signed in to the same Apple ID used for the original purchase.
  2. Launch the Tilly - The Smart Elf app.
  3. Tap the gold "Pass" banner in the header, or open your Profile menu.
  4. Scroll down and tap the "Restore Purchase" button.
  5. Apple will verify your receipt and immediately reactivate your Season Pass with no additional charge.

Refunds & Billing Inquiries:

All iOS purchases are billed and managed directly through Apple Media Services. As app developers, we do not store credit card details or have access to Apple billing accounts. To request a refund or review purchases, visit Apple's official portal at https://reportaproblem.apple.com.

Privacy, Data Control & Account Deletion

We believe your holiday plans and gift secrets belong entirely to you.

Guest Mode by Default

No account or personal email is required to use Tilly. All budget envelopes and gift items are stored locally in your device's private sandbox.

Reset to Clean Slate

You can wipe all local and synced envelopes and exchanges at any time by tapping your Profile avatar > "Reset to Clean Slate".

Account Deletion Requests

If you signed in with an email/Google account and wish to permanently delete your cloud account and all records, email [email protected] with subject "Delete Account".

Official Privacy Policy & Terms

Read our full privacy commitments across iOS, Android, and web (zero tracking, CCPA/GDPR compliance).

View Privacy Policy →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from holiday planners and shoppers.

Open the Tilly app > Tap the Season Pass button at the top or open your Profile > Tap "Restore Purchase". If prompted, sign in with the Apple ID used to make the purchase. Your Season Pass will be reactivated instantly at no extra cost.
No. The Holiday Season Pass is a single, one-time payment ($2.99) that unlocks full features for the entire season through January 2027. You will never be charged recurring monthly or annual fees.
No! Only the organizer needs the app. Once you draw names, participants receive their own private web link (via SMS or WhatsApp) to RSVP, view their assigned match, and add wishlists right in their phone's web browser.
Yes! Envelope budgeting, recipient lists, gift statuses, and manual expense entries work completely offline. You can shop in busy department stores without Wi-Fi or cellular service, and your changes will remain saved.
Because Apple manages all in-app transactions on iOS, refund requests are submitted directly to Apple. Visit https://reportaproblem.apple.com, log in with your Apple ID, locate your Tilly Season Pass purchase, and select "Request a refund".
No. OCR receipt processing and voice dictation are used solely to extract text (store name, items, price). Audio and camera images are not used for advertising, nor are they shared with third parties.

Need personalized help?

Our dedicated support team is here to make your holiday season smooth and stress-free. Drop us an email and we will be happy to assist.

โœ‰๏ธ Contact [email protected]

Average response time: under 24 hours during holiday season.