# Gift Exchange Lite

> Digital tool for organizing and managing secret Santa gift exchanges. (iPhone/iPad app by Wilsonware.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-exchange-lite/id917656225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wilsonware.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/885064028)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.33/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 1 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2014-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-exchange-lite/id917656225/reviews.md

## What is Gift Exchange Lite?

The easy and fun way to do your name drawings for gift exchanges. Participants may be selected from contacts or entered manually. After the drawing is completed the app will notify the participants of their names by e-mail.

Gift Exchange Lite allows up to seven participants to be chosen from the device contacts or entered manually. Grouping feature allows exclusions of spouses or group members from drawing a name in the same group. Memory of previous drawing prevents people from drawing the same name as the previous drawing. 

Each participant may be designated 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. For example, child". The results can be printed to an Airprint printer for each participant without email, or who want a printed copy. History display shows the name drawn and gift given for each person for previous drawings. 

Compatible with PC Gift Exchange files. You may email your *.gx files from PC to yourself and open on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Multiple exchanges may be created and saved. For example, an exchange file can be used for your direct family. A separate file may be used for an exchange for your spouse’s family.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-exchange-lite/id917656225/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Works, but...

*2020-11-22*

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!

### 5/5 — Ho Ho Ho

*2019-12-17*

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

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2019-12-15*

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.

### 5/5 — Nice for Christmas names

*2019-12-14, version 1.1.3*

It worked great for us

### 1/5 — Did I miss something in the set up????

*2018-11-21*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2017-11-25, version 1.0.9*

It would be nice to reuse the previous year’s list, so the same person isn’t picked on consecutive years. That way you wouldn’t have to re-enter the same names again. Or... if you could rename the previous list. I have a list named Christmas 2016 but I couldn’t change the name to 2017. If I had started a new list I would have needed to start from scratch. Interface isn’t intuitive and looks pretty amateur. Would buy the full version if these changes were made since it’s a great idea.

**Developer response:** When you create your list it is best to not include the year in the name of the list. The year will automatically be inserted in the occurrence name. When you have completed your exchange the option to “copy for next exchange” is available to copy the list for a new occurrence. You can still add or remove participants before drawing names again.

### 3/5 — Number of people

*2017-11-08*

I used this app last year and liked it but this year I need to pay $7 to use a supposed upgrade it because now It is limited to 7 people not eight. 😕

**Developer response:** Your comment is on the Gift Exchange Lite app which has always been free. The Gift Exchange Mobile app is the purchased version. Gift Exchange Mobile is a one time purchase so if you replace devices you can always reinstall from the App Store as long as you have the same Apple ID.

### 5/5 — Gift Exchange

*2015-12-01, version 1.0.5*

Loved this app. It sure made it a lot easier for our family exchange this Christmas since many live out of town. Ho...ho. ..who? Let's jingle the jangle and have a Christmas ball!!!

### 4/5 — Nice

*2015-11-27*

Works pretty good

### 5/5 — Great for Christmas names

*2015-11-25*

The grouping feature is really nice to keep families from getting each other's names.

## Frequently asked questions about Gift Exchange Lite

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2025-05-22

Updates for latest iOS and devices.

### 1.1.3 — 2019-12-14

Added dark mode support. Improved various display messages. Added iOS 13 context menus to simplify operation. Touch and hold an exchange name to show a context menu to rename the exchange or share the exchange. When the exchange participant list is showing touch and hold a participant name to send or print a notification for that person.

### 1.0.9 — 2016-09-13

Fix crash that may happen on startup on iOS 9.3

### 1.0.5 — 2015-11-24

Improved labels and progress displays to make operation easier and more fun. Fixed crash that may happen when deleting groups.

### 1.0.3 — 2014-11-01

Added help messages. Fixed issue with sending notification to people selected from contacts. Various updates for iOS 8

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