# GiftPlanner — Christmas Gift List Organizer

> Comprehensive gift list organizer for events, people, and budgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Milham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giftplanner/id479882306 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Milham](https://appshunter.io/developer/392508546)
- Category: Lifestyle, Shopping
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 775 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giftplanner/id479882306/reviews.md

## What is GiftPlanner?

GiftPlanner lets you easily keep track of your gift list and events. Keep your gift plan information, including gifts and ideas, stores and prices, purchase statuses, order and tracking numbers, photos, links, and more, in one convenient app! Perfect for your Christmas list, birthday gifts, or any kind of event!

Send gifts directly from your desktop or mobile web browser to your GiftPlanner app with its innovative "bookmarklet", letting you browse the web on your mobile device or your desktop or laptop computer and send pages directly to your list to be imported as new gifts without interrupting your shopping experience!

◉ Add as many gifts, events, and people as you need!
◉ Unique Safari bookmarklet feature to allow you to quickly add gifts to your gift list while surfing the web!
◉ Track your contacts' wish lists and interests
◉ Scan barcodes using your device's camera to quickly fill in product information
◉ Add gifts directly from Safari with an action extension
◉ Sort your gift list by event, date, store, people, price, or status
◉ Export convenient, printable gift list reports for events and people to be used as shopping lists, checklists, and more!
◉ Send gift cards straight from the app via email or text message!
◉ Share your gift ideas with friends via Twitter or Facebook!
◉ Budgets: Keep track of budgets for events and people!
◉ Pictures, descriptions, prices, web addresses, and more information for every gift and idea
◉ Save pictures of wrapped gifts to help you keep track
◉ Convenient progress indicators for gift purchase, shipping, and wrapping status
◉ Price totals for every section on your gift list
◉ Countdowns to your upcoming events
◉ Built-in icons for many popular occasions
◉ Keep track of sizes for people
◉ Import people directly from your device's address book
◉ Customizable relationship types
◉ Protect your secret gift data with a passcode or with Touch ID or Face ID (on compatible devices)
◉ Perfect for your Christmas list, Valentine's day gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary presents, and more!
◉ Use Handoff to continue what you were doing on another device


Some of GiftPlanner's great reviews:
◉◉◉◉◉ Five stars from techmom2:
"This app does everything I try to do in my spreadsheet and more! I am thrilled. PLUS, the developer is absolutely amazing. I have sent him several emails, and he always responds within a few hours with an incredibly helpful response. I have never bothered to review an app before, but this developer motivated me to do so in the middle of all my hectic Christmas preparations. A++++++++++ for customer service!!"

◉◉◉◉◉ Five stars from knwines:
"This App is my favorite! It's truly a lifesaver to keep on track. It has definitely made the frustration of the holidays cool down. This is great if you've a lot of people to purchase presents for & feel like you're losing your mind. I kissed all of my lists good bye! LOVE this app!"

◉◉◉◉◉ Five stars from Mr. Cold Meister:
"Great to keep track of everything in my gift closet all year long. Can keep track of ideas too. And can sort by status! Purchased, wrapped, etc."

Thank you for the feedback, everyone!

## Key features

- Track gift ideas, stores, prices, and order numbers
- Manage budgets for events and people
- Scan barcodes and import gifts from the web
- Track contacts' wish lists and interests
- Export printable gift lists and reports
- Secure with passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GiftPlanner Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GiftPlanner?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💻 Comprehensive gift tracking
- 📅 Organizes events and birthdays
- 🤖 Automatic gift idea import
- 📸 Ability to add gift photos
- 💰 Budgeting and spending tracking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🕰️ Outdated interface and design
- 🔒 Account registration and login problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Gifts disappearing or not saving properly
- Duplicate events and contacts created
- Barcode scanning feature not working
- Uneditable store information
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to revert gifts to ideas
- Better budgeting and spending reports
- Family/group sharing capabilities
- Improved search and filtering options
- Print/export gift list functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giftplanner/id479882306/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love THIS APP!

*2025-12-20, version 3.4.5*

I have been using this app FOR YEARS (since 2013!)! 
I absolutely love it for tracking birthday & Christmas gifts for each person and how much I spent. It is the absolute best!

### 5/5 — Keeps Christmas organized!!

*2025-12-05, version 3.4.5*

I have a big family and with 9 grandchildren this app is great for tracking what they want and whether it’s been purchased, wrapped or given. Have used it for years!

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2025-12-01, version 3.4.5*

This app was good three years ago. Now it will not sync across Apple devices. We used the same email so my wife and I could add presents for our kids. Three years ago it would sync just fine and update. The last two years the sync just hangs and doesn’t work. It’s sad this app has gone downhill so much.

### 2/5 — Cannot register

*2025-11-30, version 3.4.5*

I intend to use this on multiple gadgets and cannot register an account on any devises.

### 4/5 — Best Gift Planning App, Even With Its Bugs

*2025-10-24, version 3.4.5*

I don’t know if this app still even gets updates / bug fixes but I’m really hoping it stays around forever because it is my holy grail every holiday season. I’ve used it for three years now and even despite its bugs, it’s by far the best gift planning app I’ve used. 

I love being able to share links directly to the app which then imports the gift for me, and I love that you can track the status of the gift all the way from when it’s an idea, to when you purchase it, when it’s shipping, when you receive it, when you wrap it, and when you gift it. I love being able to add all the people in my life into the app and have it automatically keep up to date with whose birthdays are up next, and I love the filtering options for when you actually view all the gifts. The budgeting is also super helpful, and I love that I get a view of how much money has been spent per person since I can easily get carried away!

I have a list of bugs that I’d be happy to pass on to the developers (if this app is still worked on) but even with the bugs, I am a faithful and adoring user!! I have tried every comparable gift planning app on the App Store and none even come close to how useful this one is. I’m someone with ADHD whose love language is gift-giving, so being able to organize all my gift ideas in one place is invaluable. I truly cannot put into words how much I appreciate this app and how perfectly it fits my needs. 

I am over the moon that GiftPlanner exists and so happy to be using it. Thank you to the developers for building out a great user experience and wonderful app!! I’ll try sending an email with the bugs I’ve noticed and some feature ideas/requests, but even if this app never gets another update, I will be a user for life.

### 1/5 — Horrible.

*2025-10-23, version 3.4.5*

Going back to my previous app. This one is not at all intuitive and you have to enter gifts individually over and over again. Even if you buy the same item for several different people. 
I don’t have time for this ridiculousness.

### 5/5 — Works as intended

*2025-08-10, version 3.4.5*

Simple and straightforward.

### 5/5 — Simply brilliant

*2024-12-26, version 3.4.5*

Does exactly what it says on the tin - simple, intuitive and an absolute gem of an app - the ability to convert gifts back to ideas would make it a six out of five!!!!

### 2/5 — Used to be good

*2024-12-21, version 3.4.5*

This used to be a great gift planner app but has fallen short the last couple of years. I’m not surprised that it hasn’t been updated in 2 years.

The scan for the import & pictures hasn’t worked in years meaning I have to add all my gifts manually. 

It doesn’t update for annual holidays that have dates that move (Hanukah/Easter) so I have to find them & add them every year. 

Also, the Stores page is uneditable. When I add a new store with its name & hit save, it just adds it without the name. So I have a bunch of blank stores. And there is no way to edit them or merge duplicates. 

Like I said, this used to be a great way to track gist’s & ideas. And I have years of data in it that I don’t want to loose. But I just may have to cut bait & try a different gift app.

### 1/5 — Data not syncing across Apple devices

*2024-12-09, version 3.4.5*

I would love to give this app high ratings (no issues in the past! That’s why I keep coming back!) but all of a sudden I can’t sync from my MacBook to my iPhone (all drives up to date and both apps relogged in). So I have no data on my phone now. I hope this is a known bug and being worked on? Otherwise, I welcome feedback on how to resolved this!

## Frequently asked questions about GiftPlanner

### What does GiftPlanner do?

GiftPlanner is a comprehensive app designed to help you organize all your gift-giving details. You can keep track of gift ideas, stores, prices, purchase statuses, order and tracking numbers, photos, and links in one convenient location. It's perfect for managing lists for Christmas, birthdays, or any event.

### What are the key features of GiftPlanner?

Key features include the ability to add unlimited gifts, events, and people; track contacts' wish lists; scan barcodes to fill in product information; and add gifts directly from the web using a bookmarklet or Safari extension. It also offers budget tracking, printable reports, and secure data protection with a passcode or biometric authentication.

### Is GiftPlanner free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features for organizing your gift lists. There are in-app purchases available, which may unlock additional functionalities or premium features for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

### What kind of events can I use GiftPlanner for?

GiftPlanner is versatile and can be used for any gift-giving occasion. It's particularly highlighted for Christmas lists, but also perfectly suited for Valentine's Day gifts, birthday presents, anniversary gifts, and any other event where you need to manage gift purchases and ideas.

### How does GiftPlanner help with shopping?

The app streamlines your shopping by allowing you to sort your gift list by various criteria like store, price, or status. You can also export printable reports that function as shopping lists or checklists. The bookmarklet and Safari extension make it easy to add gift ideas directly from your web browsing sessions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.5 — 2022-12-19

- Improved gift importing

### 3.4.4 — 2022-11-28

Added an "Archive Gift" option

### 3.4.3 — 2020-11-23

-Bug fixes

### 3.4.2 — 2020-11-15

-Improved support for iOS 14

### 3.4.1 — 2018-11-13

- Fixed an issue with passcode locks sometimes appearing twice

New in version 3.4:
- Added support for newer, bigger phones!
- Improved backup and restore functions

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