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Elfster: The Secret Santa App

Elfster: The Secret Santa App

Wishlists & Gift Exchange

331K ratings
838 reviews
#197 in free Lifestyle
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Released
November 21, 2013
Updated
September 19, 2026

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Elfster, Inc.
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Organize effortless and free gift exchanges for any occasion, from holidays to birthdays and weddings. Create shareable wishlists and use a smart name generator with custom exclusions for fair pairings. Easily invite participants and discover trending gift ideas.

✓Secret Santa generator with smart exclusions
✓Shareable wishlists from top retailers
✓Easy invitations and management
✓Gift discovery and trending items
✓Lightning-fast setup
✓Cross-device compatibility
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What users say about Elfster

Reviews of Elfster are mostly positive: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.9/5 from 331K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, convenient for gift exchanges. Top complaints: buggy app with crashes and glitches, difficult to navigate and find specific features. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Convenient for gift exchanges
  • 💡Helpful wishlist feature
  • 🎁Great for coordinating gift exchanges
  • 🎄Useful for Christmas and other occasions

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and find specific features
  • 🔒Privacy concerns with visibility of wishlists
  • 🌍Limited to certain countries/regions
  • 📧Excessive email notifications
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What's New in Elfster

2026.918.46

September 19, 2026

Hey Elfsters! All the elves have completed their E.L.F.S (Every Little Fix Squad) training! This ensures Elfster will continue to run at tip-top gift-giving conditions. See what’s new: - Bug fixes and other minor visual improvements to improve the stability and performance of the app

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This app dropped -2 positions in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on October 16, 2026.

User reviews

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L.O.V.E.

My family has been using this life changing app for almost eight years now and like I said it’s been life changing you can pin your absolute favorite wishes on the list and I feel that is 💯% the greatest thing on there! I am a teenager who loves to write manuscripts and so I love to be able to type in writer’s kit and it comes up with everything I need to rate my books more efficiently than that is another thing that I 100% love about Elfster!
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Clunky

The idea is great. But the functionality for iPhone for uploading photos to wish list without link is terrible
Velmer4Velmer4

Best app ever

I love Elfster. It’s so fun to add stuff to your wish list and it is great for making wish list too. I would recommend this to everyone.
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Five stars

Omg!!!! This like amazing you can buy stuff now or you can wait until it’s a holiday and literally anything you could think of is here you do need to sign up though that’s the only thing
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Re-log in every time

The only complaint I have is that it makes you re-log in every time you open the app. I feel like that needs fixed and would be so much better.
Vana DanVana Dan
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to redraw names in gift exchanges

Bug

Issues with adding and editing wishlist items

Bug

Frequent log-outs and re-login requirements

Bug

Problems with syncing purchased items across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to separate wishlists for different exchanges

Feature

Option to hide purchased items on wishlists

Feature

Easier way to manage child/family member accounts

Feature

Anonymous Q&A between gift givers and receivers

Feature

Improved integration with online shopping platforms

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FAQ

What is Elfster used for?

Elfster is a free app designed to simplify the organization of gift exchanges for any occasion. It allows users to set up Secret Santa events, create and share wishlists, and manage invitations for groups of any size.

How does the Secret Santa generator work?

The app's Secret Santa generator automatically pairs participants fairly. It includes smart exclusion features, such as preventing couples from drawing each other, excluding children from adult pairings, and avoiding last year's matches.

Is Elfster free to use?

Yes, Elfster is 100% free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium upgrades required to access its features for organizing gift exchanges and creating wishlists.

What devices is Elfster compatible with?

Elfster offers cross-device compatibility, meaning you can use it on your iPhone, Android device, or desktop computer. This ensures that all participants can easily join and manage their gift exchange activities regardless of their preferred device.

Can I create wishlists for different types of events?

Absolutely. You can create shareable wishlists for a wide range of events, including Christmas, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, housewarmings, and office parties. You can add products from major retailers like Amazon and Target, as well as custom gift ideas.