Contact us: email hello@yipyappy.com. Tell us your device (for example iPhone 15 or iPad Air), its iOS or iPadOS version, and what happened. We usually reply within two business days.
By mail: Beyond the Grove LLC, 1514 Spruce Street, Cheswick, PA 15024, United States
Getting started
- Kids Mode: on Home, tap Start talking and talk. The character's mouth follows your voice. No camera is used.
- Pro Studio: the Studio tab. Pick a character, scene, frame, look, effects, text and music, choose Mic, Face, AI Voice or Audio, then tap Record.
- Live Face: on devices with Face ID, your expressions drive the character.
- Make your own: tap + on Home to build a Yapper, use Character › Photo in Pro Studio to make any picture talk, or tap Draw (in Kids Mode's character row, or Character › Picture characters in Pro Studio) to draw your own.
Requirements
- iPhone or iPad with iOS / iPadOS 17 or later.
- Live Face and Face mode need a device with Face ID (TrueDepth camera).
- Creating a character with Image Playground needs a device that supports Apple Intelligence.
- Pro Studio characters, scenes and music download the first time you use them, so an internet connection helps. After that they work offline.
Common questions
The mouth doesn't move when I talk
Check that YipYappy can use the microphone: Settings › YipYappy › Microphone. Speak close to the phone in a quiet place. If music is playing nearby, the character may follow it.
Live Face isn't showing
Live Face needs Face ID. If your device has it, allow camera access in Settings › YipYappy › Camera.
I can't pick a song from my music library
Allow access in Settings › YipYappy › Media & Apple Music. Songs streamed from Apple Music are protected by Apple and can't be used; songs you bought or synced can. You can also use Files, a video's sound, or YipYappy's built-in royalty-free music.
Where are my clips?
In the Clips tab, on your device. Tap a clip to save it to Photos, share it, trim it or make a GIF. Tap Select to join several clips into one.
Can I use the built-in music in my posts?
Yes. The tracks in Voice › Background music are original music made for YipYappy and free to use in the clips you make with the app, including when you share them.
How do I use ElevenLabs voices?
They're optional and use your own ElevenLabs account. In Pro Studio, open Voice › AI Voice, choose ElevenLabs and add your API key. You can turn it off any time under You › Privacy.
How do I delete my data?
Everything you make stays on your device, so there's no account to delete. Delete clips in the Clips tab and characters with a long press, or delete the app to remove everything.
Is YipYappy safe for kids?
Yes. Kids Mode never uses the camera, and sharing from Kids Mode is behind a grown-up check. The app has no ads, accounts or tracking. See the privacy policy.
Report a problem with content
If something in the app's characters, scenes or frames shouldn't be there, email hello@yipyappy.com with what you saw and where.