Gift Exchange Lite

Gift Exchange Lite

by Wilsonware.com

9 ratings
13 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 24, 2014
  • May 22, 2025
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About

Organize secret Santa and other gift exchanges with ease. This app allows participants to be selected from contacts or entered manually, with options for complex giving and receiving rules. It prevents repeat drawings and can notify participants via email or print results.

Participant selection from contacts or manual entry
Customizable giving and receiving rules
Exclusion grouping for family members
Prevents drawing the same name twice
Email notifications to participants
AirPrint compatibility for printed results
History of past drawings
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What's New in Gift Exchange Lite

1.2.0

May 22, 2025

Updates for latest iOS and devices.

User reviews

Works, but...

This app works, but it is so confusing. I’ve actually used it it for several years now, and every year it takes me about 15 minutes to figure out what I’m supposed to do. That being said: it does work!

Ho Ho Ho

It does the job for us. It works good on iPad.

Works great!

We did a seven person drawing. It was easy and just took a few minutes to get setup. I like the notification to AirPrint printer option.

Nice for Christmas names

It worked great for us

Did I miss something in the set up????

Not sure if I missed something in the set up, but once I created my group add the participants and email addresses, the notification emails emails were sent to me to send out. So now I know who’s exchanging with who. Was hoping it be a surprise- that’s why I downloaded the app. Otherwise I could have the drawn names myself.
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Response from developer

Gift Exchange Lite is the free version which uses the native iOS send method to send the notifications. The send mail screen will show for each message. You may be able to cover part of the screen as you send each notification so you do not see the names drawn.

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FAQ

How many participants can Gift Exchange Lite handle?

Gift Exchange Lite allows up to seven participants per drawing. You can create multiple exchanges, each with its own set of participants, for different groups or families.

Can Gift Exchange Lite prevent someone from drawing the same person they drew last year?

Yes, the app has a memory feature that prevents individuals from drawing the same name as in the previous drawing, ensuring variety in gift assignments.

How are participants notified of their assigned recipient in Gift Exchange Lite?

Participants can be notified via email after the drawing is completed. Alternatively, results can be printed directly to an AirPrint compatible printer for those who prefer a physical copy.

Does Gift Exchange Lite support complex gift exchange rules?

Yes, the app supports various giving and receiving designations, such as 'Gives and receives a gift in shared exchange,' 'Gives and receives in shared exchange, also may give to receive only participant(s),' 'Does not receive gift, may give to receive only participant(s),' or 'Does not give gift, receive only.'

Can I use Gift Exchange Lite with PC-based gift exchange files?

Yes, the app is compatible with PC Gift Exchange files. You can email your *.gx files to yourself and open them on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Does Gift Exchange Lite have ads?

Gift Exchange Lite is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for organizing your gift exchanges.

What devices is Gift Exchange Lite compatible with?

Gift Exchange Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, running on iOS.

How often is Gift Exchange Lite updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 22, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its initial release in 2014.